DATA Security GmbH

What DATA Security GmbH does

DATA Security GmbH is a German SaaS provider of modular compliance management software, headquartered in Kolbermoor, Bavaria, and founded in 2018. The company targets tax advisory firms, auditors, law firms, and small-to-medium businesses (5–150+ employees) with a cloud-based platform addressing German-specific regulatory requirements including GDPR (DSGVO), AML (GwG), GoBD (Verfahrensdokumentation), the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG), and the EU AI Act. The platform is structured around a unified product suite (DS|Kanzlei) with specialized modules — DS|GwG for AML compliance, DS|Datenschutz+KI for GDPR and AI Act, DS|MS365 for Microsoft 365 compliance, DS|Verfahrensdoku for GoBD, and DS|Whistleblowing — supplemented by transaction-based add-ons including video identification (DS|Identity), KYC monitoring, and government register interfaces.

The technology architecture is a modular cloud platform with integrations to DATEV, Microsoft 365, and German government registers (Transparency Register, Commercial Register). The company holds triple ISO certification (ISO 27001, ISO 37301, ISO 9001) and operates an Academy offering certified compliance officer training. Scale signals include 36,000 risk analyses and 491,000 KYC queries performed annually, and 670 reviews with a 5-star rating on the DATEV Marketplace.

The business model combines tiered monthly subscriptions (EUR 16–495/month depending on employee count and module), per-query transaction fees (EUR 0.95 per KYC query), one-time setup fees, consulting packages, and Academy course fees. Customer contracts run 36 months with auto-renewal, providing revenue predictability. Distribution is primarily through the DATEV Marketplace (Premium Partner since November 2020), supplemented by direct e-commerce, partnerships with professional chambers (Bundessteuerberaterkammer, LSWB, Steuerberaterkammer München), and an insurance partnership with HDI Jahreis. The company remains privately held and founder/management-owned, with approximately 17 employees.

Name

DATA Security GmbH

Legal name

DATA Security GmbH

Website

https://data-security.one

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DATA Security GmbH is a German SaaS provider of modular compliance software for tax advisory firms, auditors, law firms, and SMBs, covering GDPR, AML, GoBD, whistleblower, and EU AI Act requirements, distributed primarily through the DATEV Marketplace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compliance Management Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Privacy, Consent & Compliance Management (HDAEADAG), KYC/KYB, Identity Verification & Customer Due Diligence (FSAFAOAE), Cloud Security & Compliance Services (BPAEACAG)

Keywords

• Compliance management software
• GDPR compliance solutions
• Anti-money laundering software
• Tax advisory compliance
• Whistleblower protection system

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolbermoor

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions (SaaS): Monthly subscription fees for cloud-based compliance software, tiered by company size (number of employees). Includes software access, updates, and automatic compliance updates when laws change.
2. Setup Fees: One-time setup fees for initial database configuration, customer access setup, and software training sessions
3. Consulting Services (Rundum-Sorglos): Turnkey consulting packages where experts guide clients through implementation via remote sessions, creating process optimization and final documentation
4. Transaction-based Services: Per-transaction fees for KYC checks (0.95 EUR), video identification (5.90 EUR per query), transparency register queries (2.50 EUR per query), and commercial register queries (2.50 EUR per query)
5. External Data Protection Officer: Monthly fee for providing external data protection officer services (60 EUR/month)
6. Academy/Certification Courses: Online courses and certification programs for compliance professionals including certified AML compliance officer, certified data protection officer, and certified AI officer courses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DATA Security GmbH provides a cloud-based SaaS compliance platform that combines modules for GDPR/DSGVO, anti-money laundering (GwG), EU AI Act, GoBD procedure documentation, and HinSchG whistleblower protection into a unified solution called DS|Kanzlei, targeted at German tax advisory firms and SMBs. The company also offers standalone modules (DS|GwG, DS|Datenschutz+KI, DS|MS365, DS|Verfahrensdoku, DS|Whistleblowing), add-on services (video identification, KYC monitoring, register interfaces), turnkey consulting packages, external DPO services, and online certification academy courses.

Product overview

DATA Security GmbH offers a modular compliance software platform with DS|Kanzlei as the central unified solution combining DSGVO, EU AI Act, and GwG compliance for tax advisory firms. The product portfolio includes specialized solutions: DS|GwG for anti-money laundering, DS|Datenschutz+KI for data protection and AI compliance, DS|MS365/DS|Compliance365 for Microsoft 365 compliance, DS|Verfahrensdoku for GoBD procedure documentation, and DS|Whistleblowing for whistleblower protection. Add-on modules include DS|Identity (video identification), KYC-Monitoring, and interfaces to the Transparency Register and Commercial Register. The company also provides an Academy with certification courses (Data Protection Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Expert, AI Officer) and webinars. Consulting services (Rundum-Sorglos-Beratung) offer hands-on implementation support. Products are available in employee-tiered subscriptions (5, 15, 30, 50, 100, 150+) and are delivered as cloud software via the internet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DS|Kanzlei: A comprehensive compliance platform combining DSGVO, AI Act, and GwG compliance for tax advisors and businesses.
• DS|GwG
• DS|Datenschutz+KI
• DS|MS365
• DS|Verfahrensdoku
• DS|Whistleblowing
• DS|Identity

Products and services

• DS|Kanzlei Unified compliance platform combining DSGVO, EU AI Act, and GwG (anti-money laundering) requirements in a single cloud solution for tax advisory firms and SMBs.
• DS|GwG Anti-money laundering compliance software for implementing obligations under the German Money Laundering Act (GwG), enabling risk analyses, creation of GwG manuals, and KYC processes for obligated entities.
• DS|Datenschutz+KI Data protection and AI compliance software for GDPR/DSGVO and EU AI Act implementation, including privacy management, processing records, and AI project documentation for tools such as ChatGPT, DATEV Copilot, and Microsoft Copilot.
• DS|MS365 (DS|Compliance365) Microsoft 365 compliance solution enabling legally compliant use of Microsoft products in tax firms and companies, covering license selection, service configuration, and documentation requirements.
• DS|Verfahrensdoku Procedure documentation software for GoBD compliance (German principles of proper accounting), covering cash register, document filing, and document scanning procedures in Classic, Comfort, and Premium tiers.
• DS|Whistleblowing Cloud-based whistleblower reporting system for implementing requirements under the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG), including a reporting portal, confidential submission of tips, case tracking, and feedback capabilities.
• Akademie Certification Courses Online certification courses and webinars covering Certified Data Protection Officer, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Expert, Certified AI Officer, Whistleblower Officer, and topical compliance webinars for professionals.
• Rundum-Sorglos-Beratung Turnkey consulting service where experts guide clients through implementation in 2-3 sessions per module, from process optimization to final documentation, including creation of internal GwG guidelines.
• Externer Datenschutzbeauftragter Recurring external Data Protection Officer (DPO) service provided for clients requiring outsourced DPO functions, priced at 60 EUR per month.

Quantifiable outcome

• Risk analyses can be completed in hours instead of days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DATEV eGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2020DATEV Marketplace Premium Partner since November 2020. DATA Security software is distributed through the DATEV marketplace to their extensive network of tax advisors and accountants in Germany. This partnership provides primary distribution channel and market credibility.
• HDI Jahreis & KollegencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance partnership offering customers discounts on important insurance policies (professional liability, cyber insurance, electronics insurance) when using DS|Kanzlei for compliance. Customers receive improved risk profiles through proper compliance documentation.
• Martha KiehlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI training partnership where Martha Kiehl provides AI training for tax advisory firms on practical implementation of ChatGPT and similar tools. DATA Security provides compliance documentation for roles, duties, and processes in the background.
• Stefan EislminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFOaaS (CFO as a Service) cooperation where Stefan Eisl helps tax advisors develop CFO services for their clients. DATA Security ensures data protection and compliance requirements are met.
• Landessteuerberaterverband Bayern (LSWB)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecial pricing conditions for LSWB members on DS|Whistleblowing products. Includes DS|Whistleblowing 49 at reduced rates and LSWB-branded whistleblower solutions.
• Bundessteuerberaterkammer (Federal Chamber of Tax Advisors)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial cooperation partner providing DATA Security compliance solutions to members of the federal tax advisor chamber network.
• Steuerberaterkammer München (Munich Tax Advisor Chamber)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partner with special conditions for chamber members on compliance solutions.
• Steuerberaterverband Berlin-BrandenburgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional cooperation partner with member pricing on DATA Security compliance solutions.
• LKC PartnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partner with member pricing on DATA Security compliance solutions.
• GDD (Gesellschaft für Datenschutz und Datensicherung)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with German data protection society providing DATA Security solutions to GDD members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• eagle lsp: German data protection and compliance software provider specializing in DSGVO management for SMBs and tax advisors. Both companies serve German-speaking markets with similar compliance and data protection software offerings.
• DataGuard: Munich-based compliance SaaS platform offering data protection, information security, and sustainability compliance tools for SMBs. Directly competes with DATA Security in German compliance SaaS, sharing similar customer base and product scope.

Emerging players

• JUNE Tech (formerly IT-Seal): German compliance SaaS focused on information security awareness and DSGVO training. Overlaps with DATA Security's Akademie certification courses and compliance training offerings.
• Secfix: Berlin-based compliance automation platform focused on ISO 27001, GDPR, and SOC 2 for SMBs. Overlaps with DATA Security on ISO certification workflow automation and GDPR compliance, though broader in international standards.
• JanoLaw: German legal tech company providing legal compliance products and services for SMBs including data protection. Comparable in targeting German SMBs with subscription-based compliance products, though broader legally.

Broad incumbents

• Vanta: US-based compliance automation platform covering ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR. Operates in adjacent compliance automation space but with broader international scope and significantly larger scale.
• Drata: US-based compliance automation platform with continuous control monitoring for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other frameworks. A larger, well-funded incumbent in the broader compliance automation space.
• OneTrust: Global privacy management and trust intelligence platform covering GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. A larger, established player in the broader data privacy and compliance technology space.
• Secureframe: US-based compliance automation platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR. Operates in the same compliance automation space as broader competitor, though US-focused.

Regional players

• Hawk AI: Munich-based AML transaction monitoring and KYC platform serving banks and fintechs. Comparable in German AML compliance technology, though targeting larger financial institutions rather than tax advisors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/data-security-one

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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