Expert Data Protection: Keep It Simple and Safe!
At MKM LEGAL, we’re dedicated to data protection and have made it our mission to align business needs with privacy regulations. Don’t hesitate to give us a try!
For approximately 150 companies, we serve as external data protection officers, managing all the professional challenges you may face. We handle particularly sensitive data (Article 9 of the GDPR), like medical or health information, with confidence and extensive experience. We’re also ready to evaluate large datasets and global data transfers for you.
Get to know your business processes — down to the last detail.
As an external data protection officer, MKM greatly enhances your operational efficiency in managing data. We take on the responsibility of ensuring your company remains compliant and shielded from potential fines.
Our proactive approach goes beyond merely fulfilling the legal obligations of a data protection officer; we offer comprehensive services tailored to your needs. This ensures a smooth workflow in handling your data protection tasks.
Data is not just numbers - it is the heartbeat of every decision.
The external data protection officer
An external data protection officer significantly simplifies daily operations in your company. With expert knowledge—always up-to-date—they ensure comprehensive protection of your data, compliance with data privacy regulations, and an overview of your business processes. Their responsibilities include advising on compliance with data protection laws, integrating into organizational workflows, and monitoring data protection principles.
WHO we ARE - WHAT WE CAN DO
At MKM Datenschutz GmbH, we provide a comprehensive all-in-one solution as your external data protection officer. With our extensive support and customized solutions, we deliver a complete data protection management system tailored to your needs. Additionally, we offer training and awareness programs for your employees to ensure a culture of compliance. Our clients benefit from the expertise of our highly specialized and dedicated consulting team. With over 20 years of experience in data protection, we have been operating in this field since 2004, well ahead of the GDPR implementation.
- All our consultants are lawyers and business attorneys with a strong affinity for IT and technical topics.
- Our consulting approaches, interview techniques, and solutions are mature in-house developments that we continually improve and update.
- Our consultants are certified and stay current with the latest data protection regulations.
- We serve numerous SMEs and large corporations with complex data structures across various industries—operating in Germany, throughout Europe, and globally through our network of colleagues from diverse nations.
Our data protection consultants support you in establishing efficient processes within your company while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. In the event of audits, we not only provide advisory services but also represent you before authorities and courts.
Our services as an external data protection officer summarized:
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Monitoring & compliance of data protection regulations
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Optimization of processes in data protection
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Development of strategies & measures for the protection of personal data
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Data protection management & documentation
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Communication with authorities
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Point of contact for affected individuals and employees on data protection issues
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Awareness and training for employees
Your Person of contact
Postler LL.M.Senior Data Privacy Consultant
SchimkatSenior Data Privacy Consultant
MärtinRechtsanwalt I Equity Partner
MutiData Privacy Consultant
WurzbergerSenior Data Privacy Consultant
PopaSenior Data Privacy Consultant
DechentRechtsanwalt I Equity Partner
MadorskayaData Privacy Consultant
HönningerRechtsanwalt I Fachanwalt für IT-Recht
An initial discussion about your questions and plans is easily arranged with our consultants and will quickly give you an impression of whether and how we can collaborate effectively.
Data Protection Management System
At your request, we will implement a data protection management system that seamlessly integrates into your compliance framework and business processes. We prioritize identifying solutions that not only fulfill your specific requirements but are also legally compliant. Our digital data protection management system (DPMS) enhances communication between your organization and the external data protection officer, which is particularly vital for international operations involving multiple subsidiaries. Our system is adept at accommodating various languages and jurisdictions, allowing you to leverage your strengths effectively across different regions.
Next Steps
Quote
To provide you with a tailored proposal, we need some information: the number of locations, the number of employees, details on international data transfers, the presence of a works council, the types of data processed, and the number of companies involved. We would be happy to clarify the details in a personal conversation to better understand your requirements.
Contract
Please review our proposal carefully and at your own pace. If you have any questions or need clarification, we are here to assist you. Following this, we will prepare a draft contract for the engagement of an external data protection consultant.
Assessment
Your external data protection officer will assess the GDPR-relevant processes and documents of your organization. At this stage, we can already identify weaknesses in data protection to address and eliminate them.
Documentation
In a detailed overview, your external data protection officer summarizes the results of the assessment and provides actionable recommendations.
Regular support and training of employees
Your external data protection officer advises you on all emerging data protection issues within your organization and supports you in monitoring compliance with regulations. They develop data protection strategies and collaborate with supervisory authorities as needed. Additionally, your external data protection officer trains and raises awareness among your employees regarding the handling of personal data and serves as a point of contact for affected individuals.
Rooted locally - Connected globally
As a client of MKM Datenschutz, you also benefit from our collaboration with our commercial law firm in Nuremberg and Berlin.
- Comprehensive Worry-Free Package as an External Data Protection Officer – We provide more than what the law requires, alleviating your workload.
- Data Protection and Legal Advice from a Single Source – With us, you receive not only data protection consulting but also legal advice, as we work closely with the attorneys at MKM + PARTNER. This includes contract design and other legal matters related to data protection.
- Data Protection Expertise Across Various Industries – Our consultants have extensive experience in diverse sectors, benefiting your organization.
- European Representation – International Consulting – We are present throughout Europe and advise globally operating companies on data protection matters through our partner network.
Steep learning curve - let´s do it again
E-Learning
The external data protection officer ensures that your employees are informed about current data protection policies, often through training sessions. Our e-learning program offers flexibility and scalability, enabling personalized learning while saving costs. Employees can access training materials anytime and anywhere, facilitating efficient knowledge transfer. Additionally, content can be quickly adjusted to meet current requirements.