At RICHT, we understand that privacy is not just a legal requirement—it’s a competitive advantage and a cornerstone of trust in today’s digital economy. Our “Privacy as a Service” offering provides comprehensive, tailored solutions to help businesses navigate the complex and ever-evolving landscape of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity. Whether you’re a startup, an established enterprise, or an organization leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we are privacy compliance, marketing, and technology lawyers here to guide you every step of the way.
Our Approach
We take a proactive and strategic approach to privacy compliance, focusing on aligning regulatory requirements with your business objectives. By combining legal acumen with practical solutions, we help you build robust privacy frameworks that foster trust with your customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Key Services
1. Privacy Compliance Programs
We design and implement end-to-end privacy compliance programs that meet the requirements of global, national, and sector-specific regulations, including:
- GDPR (EU/UK)
- CCPA/CPRA (California) and other state-specific comprehensive privacy laws
- HIPAA and other health information privacy laws
- COPPA (Children’s Privacy)
- Email Marketing and CAN-SPAM
- TCPA and text marketing
- Targeted Advertising
- Cookie consent compliance
- Data privacy rights
- PIPEDA (Canada)
- Other privacy laws
- Our services include drafting and updating privacy policies, conducting data mapping exercises, and creating customized compliance frameworks.
2. Data Processing Agreements
We are experienced at drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), ensuring that both inbound and outbound data transfers comply with applicable laws. This includes addressing cross-border data transfer challenges under frameworks like the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and mechanisms like the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) post-Schrems II.
3. Vendor Management
We assist with vendor due diligence, contract negotiation, and ongoing monitoring to ensure third-party service providers meet data protection standards and risk thresholds.
4. Privacy by Design
From product development to service delivery, we embed privacy principles into your processes. This includes conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and advising on consent management systems, including cookies, for compliance with laws like GDPR, among others.
5. Cybersecurity & Breach Response
We provide guidance on implementing robust cybersecurity policies such as encryption, access controls, and data breach response plans. In the event of a data breach, we assist with regulatory notifications, client communications, and mitigation strategies to minimize risk.
6. Marketing Compliance
We help businesses align their marketing practices with privacy laws by advising on email marketing campaigns (CAN-SPAM), marketing texts and calls (TCPA), and cookie compliance under GDPR/ePrivacy Directive.
7. Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
For companies leveraging AI or other emerging technologies, we provide tailored advice on managing unique privacy risks associated with automated decision-making, algorithmic transparency, and data ethics.
Why Choose RICHT?
Experience Across Industries
We have deep experience across sectors, including technology, healthcare, advertising, education, financial services, gaming, defense, and more. We understand the unique challenges each industry faces when it comes to privacy.
Global Perspective
With a focus on international regulations like GDPR and emerging state laws in the U.S., we offer solutions that scale globally while addressing local nuances.
Actionable Insights
We provide clear, practical advice that goes beyond legal jargon to actionable steps your business can implement immediately.
Cutting-Edge Knowledge
As privacy laws evolve rapidly in response to technological advancements, we stay ahead of the curve to ensure our clients remain compliant while leveraging innovation.
Representative Matters
- Advised a SaaS company on creating a compliant privacy policy and terms and conditions for enterprise clients across multiple jurisdictions.
- Guided an edtech startup through compliance with COPPA, FERPA, GDPR, and state-level laws for its student-focused platform.
- Assisted a company in rolling out a variety of new AI features in their services and negotiated with some of the largest AI infrastructure providers to account for complex data flows to comply with GDPR and state laws and mitigate for risk in a highly dynamic space.
- Supported a biotech company in implementing HIPAA-compliant BAAs, DPAs, and SCCs to safeguard patient data and ensure global privacy compliance.
Let’s Build Your Privacy Framework Together
Privacy isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about building trust in your brand. At RICHT, we partner with you to create scalable solutions that protect your business today while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges. Whether regarding Privacy as a Service, CPO on Call®, or one of our numerous other privacy compliance-focused offerings, contact us today to learn how we can empower your organization to not only achieve compliance but thrive in the digital age.