Privacy and protection of personal data is a key concern for both customers, organizations, and regulators and in off late regulators in the MENA region are increasing focusing on how organizations manage personal data they collect and possess from the point of data collection and up to data disposal while also enhancing customer rights, including rectification of their personal data, data access, and objection to processing where appropriate. Besides, with the increasing awareness customers also expect organizations to treat their personal information as private and confidential, to effectively protect and secure it, and to use it only to provide and operate relevant services, and for other purposes as required by law or regulation. Constituting and implementing an effective Privacy and Data Protection Framework so as to comply with evolving regulatory expectations and build customer trust has become a key element to increase organizational compliance and awareness. Throughout our global data privacy, security and governance experience, given the evolving nature of data risk posture and applicable data privacy legislative framework, it’s ideal to consider embedding Security and Privacy by Design as part of your data privacy framework.

Our data protection and cybersecurity compliance team is regarded as one of the leading in the AMEA region and has extensive experience in assisting clients with all aspects related to identification, reporting and mitigation cyber risks, this service offering includes helping clients assess network/data security gaps, assist in putting in place appropriate data protection and courter measures, cybersecurity and data handling polices and insurance coverage prior to an attack to dealing with the regulatory aspects of the aftermath of an attack.

TechLegis has grown to be internationally recognized as the institution for mastering the nuances of data privacy. The adoption of security and privacy principles is a crucial step in building a secure, audit-ready program. TechLegis provides a comprehensive and structured approach not only enhancing the concept of building security and privacy into technology solutions both by default and by design, regardless of the industry.

As an extension of TechLegis Group, TechLegis LLC has established itself as a globally recognized and trusted leader in Cyber consultancy, privacy and data protection services, and as such TechLegis is committed to assisting clients with not only in-depth advise on Data Protection and privacy issues but also providing business friendly and practical solutions to complex cross border issues.

SERVICES

AMEA Data Protection and Privacy Consulting

• Drafting Data Processing and Data Transfer Agreements as per international standards like the EU SCCs
• Drafting and implementing Data Protection and Privacy Policies -Privacy Notice and Privacy Policy, Data Protection Policy, Data Breach Notification Policy and Data Retention Policy
• Review and Setting up of organisational Privacy framework
• DPO As A service – outsourced role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• Identify appropriate privacy and data protection tools and technologies for organisations and Assisting in the implementation of the same

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Privacy/ Data Protection Audits

• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) as per as per applicable local Jurisdictional law
• Conducting Privacy/ Data Protection Audit
• Conducting audits for International Privacy and Cyber security certifications e.g. ISO 27001, ISO 27701, etc.

Data Protection and Privacy Training & Certification

• Introductory course in Privacy and Data Protection
• Privacy Leadership Program -Mastering Data Privacy & Compliance
• Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Programme
• Bespoke privacy Trainings, briefing and awareness programs for Inhouse Privacy teams

Cybersecurity and cyberlaw advisory

• Conducting cybersecurity audits and due diligences;
• Drafting and implementing organizational cybersecurity policies and manuals;
• Advising on the Use of encryption and related regulatory approvals;
• Assisting in implementing cybersecurity governance processes and solutions;
• Advising on the recovery and protection of confidential information;
• Crisis management and resilience;
• International data transfers;
• Litigating data security breach incidents;
• Cyber Insurance issues for data breaches & other cyber risks;and
• Government Regulation and Legislation.