deutsche datenschutzkanzlei

What deutsche datenschutzkanzlei does

Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei is a German data protection and GDPR-compliance consultancy founded in 2002 by Sven Lenz, operating as a network of three legally independent but brand-aligned firms headquartered in Kempten (Datenschutzkanzlei Lenz GmbH & Co. KG), Tettnang (DDSK GmbH, Stefan Fischerkeller) and Oberteuringen (Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei – Maximilian Musch). The firm delivers external data protection officer (DPO) services, DSGVO/GDPR advisory, IT and security documentation, ISO 27001 certification support, and website compliance auditing to mid-market and enterprise clients across healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, energy, retail, telecom and IT. Service delivery is built around TÜV- and udis-certified DPOs, with documented experience supporting more than ten named enterprise and institutional clients in regulated environments.

The firm's product surface combines human advisory with a proprietary e-learning platform (Schulungen-Datenschutz) that was recognized with the 2016 Innovationspreis-IT, allowing data protection training to be delivered as packaged, repeatable content alongside bespoke consulting. The underlying technology stack is conventional web/content delivery for the e-learning channel, while the core compliance work is delivered through manual audits, documentation, and recurring retainer engagements.

Commercially, the firm generates revenue through annual external DPO retainer contracts, project-based compliance and certification engagements, and e-learning subscriptions; pricing is quote-based with no public rate card. The firm remains owner-operated, bootstrapped with no external funding disclosed, and concentrated geographically in southern Germany while serving clients nationwide.

Name

deutsche datenschutzkanzlei

Legal name

Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei (Brand of: Datenschutzkanzlei Lenz GmbH & Co. KG, DDSK GmbH, and Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei – Maximilian Musch)

Website

https://deutsche-datenschutzkanzlei.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei is a German data protection consultancy operating as a three-firm network that provides external DPO services, GDPR compliance advisory, ISO 27001 support, and e-learning to mid-market and enterprise clients across multiple regulated industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Protection Consulting

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Data Security & Privacy Services (DLP, Encryption, Privacy Ops) (BPAKAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Data Privacy & Data Protection (e.g., GDPR/CCPA) (EDABADAC)

Keywords

• GDPR compliance services
• External data protection officer
• Data protection consulting
• Information security management
• IT documentation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Data Protection Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including external data protection officer representation, GDPR compliance assessments, and ongoing advisory services. Revenue generated through client engagements for German businesses of all sizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei delivers data protection and information security consulting services to German businesses, anchored by external Data Protection Officer (DPO) representation under GDPR. The portfolio also includes data protection needs analysis, IT documentation analysis, 360-degree compliance checks, ISO 27001 ISMS certification support, website/webshop auditing, and a proprietary e-learning platform for employee data protection training.

Product overview

Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei is a data protection consulting firm offering a portfolio of advisory services rather than a unified software product. The core service is the External Data Protection Officer (Externer Datenschutzbeauftragter), supplemented by assessment services (Bedarfsanalyse Datenschutz, Bedarfsanalyse IT-Dokumentation, Compliance Check), a data protection e-learning platform (Datenschutz E-Learning), ISO 27001 ISMS certification support, website/webshop auditing, and data protection presentations. Services are delivered by certified data protection officers and can be accessed through offices in Kempten, Tettnang, Oberteuringen, and Freiburg im Breisgau.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Externer Datenschutzbeauftragter (External Data Protection Officer) External data protection officer service providing daily expert support for companies requiring or opting for an external DPO. Delivered by certified (TÜV, udis) data protection officers across southern Germany.
• Bedarfsanalyse Datenschutz (Data Protection Needs Analysis)
• Bedarfsanalyse IT-Dokumentation (IT Documentation Needs Analysis)
• Compliance Check
• Datenschutz E-Learning (Data Protection E-Learning) Proprietary online training platform with user accounts, module-based content, anonymous success evaluations, and certification capabilities for employee data protection education.
• ISO 27001 ISMS Zertifizierung (ISO 27001 ISMS Certification)
• Auditierung von Webseiten und Webshops (Website and Webshop Auditing)
• Vorträge zum Datenschutz (Data Protection Presentations)

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Interessengemeinschaft für Datenschutz und IT-Sicherheit e.V. (idis e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for data protection and IT security. Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei is a member, which provides access to industry expertise and reinforces professional credibility.
• Bundesverband der Datenschutzbeauftragten Deutschland (Bvd)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal association of data protection officers in Germany. Membership provides professional network and standards alignment.
• Kompetenzzentrum für Recht, Datenschutz und IT-SicherheitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetence center for law, data protection and IT security. Membership provides access to specialized expertise and professional collaboration.
• R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AGminorOthersProvides professional liability insurance (Vermögensschadenshaftpflichtversicherung) for external data protection officers. Coverage is Europe-wide.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Datenschutz Nord GmbH: One of Germany's largest specialist data protection consultancies offering external DPO services, audits and GDPR advisory to corporate clients. Directly comparable in service portfolio and target customer base to Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei, with a broader geographic footprint.
• Datenschutzexperten.de (SENSITIVE Daten Schutz GmbH): German data protection consultancy providing external DPO, audits, training and GDPR compliance services to SMEs and mid-market companies. Overlaps with Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei in core DPO-as-a-service offering and German target market.
• Datenschutz Cert GmbH: Specialist data protection certification and consulting firm in Germany, offering DPO services, GDPR/ISO 27001 advisory and certifications. Closely comparable in regulatory advisory depth and certification services to Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei.
• Vogel & Partner Rechtsanwälte: German law firm focused on IT, data protection and digital compliance, providing external DPO and GDPR advisory. Direct competitor in legal-driven privacy consulting with overlapping enterprise client segments.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Germany (KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft): Big-Four advisory firm with a dedicated cyber & privacy practice in Germany covering GDPR compliance, DPO services and ISO 27001. Competes with Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei for large enterprise and regulated-industry mandates as a broader portfolio incumbent.
• PwC Germany (PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH): Big-Four firm in Germany offering data privacy and cyber compliance services, including DPO-as-a-service for large corporates. Overlaps with Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei on enterprise GDPR/ISO 27001 mandates from a broader consulting portfolio.
• TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH: Major German testing, inspection and certification body offering ISO 27001 certification, data protection training and DPO-related services. Broad incumbent that competes with Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei on certification and privacy training services.
• TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH: Leading German TIC provider delivering ISO 27001 audits, GDPR-related certifications and privacy training. Comparable to Deutsche Datenschutzkanzlei for clients seeking certifiable ISMS and certified DPO support under one roof.
• msg systems AG: Large German IT consulting firm with data protection and ISMS advisory practices serving regulated industries. Comparable as a broader German incumbent offering overlapping DPO, GDPR and ISO 27001 services at greater scale.

Emerging players

• OneTrust GmbH: Global privacy management software platform with German presence offering automated GDPR/DSGVO compliance, consent management and DPIA tooling. Emerging disruptor that competes with the firm's manual advisory approach via software-led privacy operations.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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