Risk Management
Vendor Compliance & Due Diligence
Service Overview
We assess vendor compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001/27701, and the EU AI Act by reviewing data protection practices, security controls, and legal obligations. The service covers contract reviews, governance, DPIAs, TIAs, and risk management, covering vendor onboarding, M&A, and cross-border transfers to reinforce accountability and supply chain resilience.
Our Approach
Phase 1: Compliance Posture Review
An assessment of vendor data protection, AI governance, and information security practices is conducted against GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and the EU AI Act. Key focus areas include internal policies, technical controls, and risk points in data handling, storage, and transfer.
Phase 2: Regulatory & Contractual Alignment
Vendor practices are mapped to legal and governance standards. Contracts such as DPAs and security clauses are reviewed for alignment. Audit rights, accountability measures, and business continuity planning are incorporated.
Phase 3: Ongoing Monitoring & Risk Management
A monitoring framework tracks vendor compliance over time. Regular audits, DPIAs, and TIAs are carried out when needed, particularly for international transfers and high-risk data processing.
Phase 4: Incident Management & Governance Assurance
Incident response protocols address vendor-related breaches and compliance failures. Governance oversight extends to mergers, acquisitions, and offboarding to protect sensitive business data and maintain regulatory alignment.
Phase 5: Handover & Knowledge Transfer
To sustain long-term compliance, we provide training and governance handover to internal teams, equipping them with the tools to monitor vendor compliance, enforce contractual safeguards, and respond to regulatory changes.
Benefits to Your Organization
Accountability & Regulatory Compliance
Defines clear vendor responsibilities and aligns supplier governance with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, and the EU AI Act, ensuring transparent, enforceable compliance across the supply chain.
Smart Contractual Safeguards
Strengthens vendor agreements with enforceable SLAs, setting clear resolution timelines for vulnerabilities, defining audit rights, compliance obligations, and risk-sharing mechanisms to mitigate operational and regulatory risks.
Proactive Risk Management & Business Continuity
Implements continuous vendor oversight, audits, and compliance validation, ensuring data protection, disaster recovery readiness, and uninterrupted business operations in case of disruptions.
Scalable & Resilient Vendor Governance
Develops a scalable governance framework that adapts to evolving regulatory landscapes, AI risks, and industry standards, ensuring long-term vendor accountability, compliance, and operational resilience.