PHARMA DATA PROTECTION

What PHARMA DATA PROTECTION does

Pharma Data Protection SARL is a France-based specialist data protection consultancy serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies that conduct clinical trials in the EEA and UK. Founded in 2021 as a spin-out of MWB Consulting (a pharma regulatory advisory firm operating since 2001), the firm delivers GDPR and UK GDPR compliance services through an integrated eight-module portfolio: outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO-as-a-Service), Data Protection Impact Assessments, Data Mapping, Mandatory Documentation, Cross-Border Transfer advisory (including Transfer Impact Assessments and Standard Contractual Clauses), Data Privacy Training, Technical and Organisational Measures reviews, and Ad Hoc Regulatory Support. Its core proposition is the combination of pharmaceutical industry operating knowledge with GDPR legal expertise, enabling pragmatic application of data protection regulation to clinical trial contexts — particularly for non-EEA sponsors running trials in Europe.

The firm's underlying delivery model is human-expert consultancy rather than a software or technology platform; there are no proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or productised software features. Revenue is generated through professional-services engagements on a project or retainer basis, with outsourced DPO services functioning as the likely recurring anchor product. The firm operates as a sales-led direct-to-client consultancy with no resellers, marketplace listings, or distribution partners — clients engage via the website's 'Request a call' form, contact form, or direct email. Marketing is concentrated in thought leadership through a knowledge centre (blog covering GDPR, DPO roles, cross-border transfers, and HIPAA), an active LinkedIn presence, newsletter distribution, and a downloadable brochure. The team combines 25+ years of pharmaceutical clinical development and data protection experience inherited from MWB Consulting.

Operationally, Pharma Data Protection is registered as a French SARL (private limited company) headquartered at 1 La Cour, Belval, France, with 1–10 employees. It is operationally affiliated with MWB Consulting SARL and MWB Consulting Ltd, sharing a registered address and a mutual referral relationship; both entities route GDPR-specific and broader regulatory work between them as appropriate. The firm serves clients globally — primarily non-EEA sponsors (e.g., US biotech and pharma SMEs) and EEA-based pharma/biotech organisations — but has no disclosed funding, acquisitions, patents, awards, or external institutional investment.

Name

PHARMA DATA PROTECTION

Legal name

Pharma Data Protection SARL

Website

https://pharmadataprotection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pharma Data Protection is a France-based GDPR compliance consultancy spun out of MWB Consulting in 2021, serving pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies conducting clinical trials in the EEA and UK. It delivers outsourced DPO services, DPIAs, data mapping, cross-border transfer advisory, and related services via a specialist direct-engagement model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

GDPR Compliance Consultancy for Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials

akta.pro primary industry

Consent, Preference & Data Rights Management (incl. HIPAA/GDPR support) (HLACAIAG)

Keywords

• GDPR compliance consulting
• Clinical trial data protection
• Pharmaceutical privacy services
• Outsourced DPO service
• Data protection impact assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Belval-sous-châtillon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. GDPR Compliance Consulting Services: Pharma Data Protection generates revenue through the provision of specialist GDPR compliance consulting services to pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. Services include acting as an outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO-as-a-Service), data privacy training, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data mapping, mandatory documentation support, cross-border transfer guidance, ad hoc regulatory support, and Technical and Organisational Measures (TOM) reviews. Revenue is derived from professional service engagements, likely on a project or retainer basis given the nature of consultancy work.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pharma Data Protection is a specialist consultancy delivering GDPR and UK GDPR compliance services to pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device organisations conducting clinical trials in the EEA and UK. Core offerings include outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data mapping, mandatory GDPR documentation, cross-border transfer advisory, data privacy training, Technical and Organisational Measures (TOMs) reviews, and on-demand regulatory support.

Product overview

Pharma Data Protection is a specialist GDPR compliance consultancy offering a portfolio of consulting services rather than a software product. The core offering comprises eight integrated service modules: Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a Service serves as the primary compliance oversight and accountability role; Data Privacy Training builds organisational capability; Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), Data Mapping, and Mandatory Documentation support specific compliance documentation requirements; Cross-Border Transfers addresses international data transfer compliance; Technical and Organisational Measures (TOMs) covers security controls; and Ad Hoc Regulatory Support provides flexible, on-demand assistance. These services work together to help pharmaceutical and biotech companies achieve and maintain EU GDPR and UK GDPR compliance throughout the lifecycle of clinical trials.

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Products and services

• Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a Service Outsourced Data Protection Officer service providing compliance oversight, regulatory liaison with supervisory authorities, staff training, audit support, and policy documentation for pharmaceutical companies conducting clinical trials in the EU and UK.
• Data Privacy Training GDPR and clinical regulatory compliance training for management and clinical teams, explaining data protection legislation and how to apply it to pharmaceutical and biotech working practices.
• Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) Systematic analysis and identification of data protection risks for clinical trial projects, including systematic description of processing, necessity assessment, TOMs review, and recommendations for data protection by design.
• Data Mapping Systematic catalogue of data collected, processed, stored and shared to support GDPR compliance tasks including DPIA preparation, Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) creation, fulfilling privacy requests, and managing data breaches.
• Mandatory Documentation Creation, updating and review of GDPR-compliant documentation including policies, procedures, informed consent forms, DPIAs, retention procedures, privacy notices, and SOPs for pharmaceutical clinical trials.
• Cross-Border Transfers Advisory services on GDPR-compliant international data transfers including Transfer Impact Assessments (TIA), Standard Contractual Clauses, and navigation of the evolving EU/UK cross-border data transfer landscape.
• Ad Hoc Regulatory Support On-demand regulatory support for companies needing occasional assistance with data protection compliance questions, informed consent form reviews, audit support, and Data Processing Agreement guidance.
• Technical and Organisational Measures (TOMs) Review and recommendations for appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information, including cybersecurity, encryption, access controls, policies, risk assessments, and staff training.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MWB ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Pharma Data Protection was spun out of MWB Consulting as a specialist data protection and data privacy consulting service in 2021. MWB Consulting has been advising the pharmaceutical industry on development, regulatory approval and postmarketing scientific support for medicinal products, biologics, medical devices, cosmetics, and advanced therapies since 2001. With the implementation of GDPR in 2018, MWB Consulting's clients increasingly needed advice on applying GDPR to clinical trial data processing activities within the EEA and UK, leading to the creation of Pharma Data Protection as a standalone entity. The two firms maintain a close operational relationship, with MWB referring clients to Pharma Data Protection for GDPR-specific work and both sharing expertise.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• ProPharma Group: Global pharma compliance consultancy offering regulatory affairs, quality assurance, pharmacovigilance, and compliance advisory services to pharmaceutical companies. Directly comparable pharma-compliance niche, though broader scope and significantly larger scale than PDP.
• Schellman & Co: US-based compliance and privacy consultancy offering GDPR advisory, outsourced DPO services, and certification audits. Comparable professional services model and GDPR advisory focus, though US-anchored and broader across multiple compliance frameworks.
• Securys: UK-based data privacy consultancy offering GDPR advisory, DPO-as-a-Service, and compliance support to enterprise and regulated clients. Comparable in size, consultancy model, and Europe-anchored focus to PDP, though serving a broader industry base rather than pharma-specific.
• Maetzler: German data protection consultancy providing GDPR advisory, outsourced DPO services, and data privacy training across multiple industries. Comparable in size, service portfolio, and European consultancy focus, though without PDP's pharma specialization.

Emerging players

• Collibra: Data intelligence and governance platform with privacy-related capabilities including data cataloging and compliance documentation. Adjacent to PDP's data mapping and mandatory documentation services, though targeting large enterprises via enterprise software rather than pharma SMEs via consulting.

Broad incumbents

• BigID: Data intelligence platform for privacy, security, and governance offering data discovery, classification, and privacy compliance capabilities at enterprise scale. Adjacent to PDP's data mapping and compliance documentation work but delivered via software platform.
• TrustArc: Privacy compliance company offering technology platforms and services for GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. Comparable in addressing GDPR compliance for enterprise clients, though broader in scope and software-enabled rather than pure consultancy.
• OneTrust: Large privacy management software platform offering consent management, DPO tooling, and broader compliance automation to enterprises across multiple industries. Overlaps with PDP's DPO and GDPR compliance work but delivers primarily via software at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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