EU Representative Service

Do You Need an EU Representative Under Article 27 GDPR?

Non-EU companies that process EU personal data or offer goods or services in the EU must appoint a local representative.

  • Meet Article 27 GDPR obligations with confidence via our certified expertise

  • Establish a reliable point of contact for EU data subjects and regulators

  • Strengthen confidence in your organisation’s commitment to EU privacy standards

Your trusted link to EU regulators, ensuring clarity, accountability, and compliance.

The representative acts as your designated contact point for EU data protection authorities and individuals, particularly in the context of complaints, inspections, or regulatory enquiries.

Failing to appoint an EU representative when required can result in serious legal and financial penalties due to non-compliance with GDPR obligations.

Our Approach

1

Assess

Define scope, review policies, governance and data handling practices.

2

Analyse

Benchmark against legal requirements and best practices, identify gaps and prioritise risks.

3

Plan

Provide a comprehensive assessment with clear remediation steps, tailored to your risk profile.

4

Support

Ongoing advisory support helps implement recommendations, train staff and adapt to regulatory or business changes.

The Result: Your Bridge to GDPR Compliance Regulatory Alignment

Trusted Contact Point with Authorities 

Timely response to communications with EU supervisory authorities.

Proactive Risk Mitigation 

An EU representative can identify and address potential data protection issues at an early stage.

Ongoing Support & Readiness

Expert guidance to implement improvements, train teams, and prepare for audits or evolving regulatory demands.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. A DPO advises on internal compliance and monitors data protection within the organisation, while an EU representative acts as a communication bridge between your non-EU company and EU authorities or individuals.

  • Yes. The representative must be able to receive and relay requests from EU data subjects, ensuring timely and accurate responses in line with GDPR requirements.

  • We can typically formalise your representation within a few business days, depending on the complexity of your operations and required documentation.

  • Absolutely. The findings can feed directly into ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST, AI governance, or third-party audits, providing a strong foundation for integrated risk and compliance programmes.

  • An EU representative ensures your company maintains a visible and responsive presence within the EU, strengthens regulatory trust, and helps streamline cross-border compliance efforts, essential for sustaining operations and customer confidence in Europe.