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Regulatory Compliance & Data Privacy

Compliance that holds up under scrutiny.

Regulatory compliance gap assessments and data privacy program support, aligned to the data protection obligations across the jurisdictions your organization operates in.

Sample ReportRegulatory Gap Assessment
Illustrative
Alignment ScoreC+
  • Data processing inventory incomplete
  • Cross-border transfer basis undocumented
  • Data subject rights process partially defined
  • Breach notification procedure in place
The Challenge

Data protection law doesn't stop at a border.

Multi-jurisdiction operations, ambiguous applicability and undocumented data flows make it hard to know where you actually stand.

Multiple Jurisdictions, Different Rules

Operating across markets with different, sometimes overlapping, data protection requirements.

Unclear Applicability

Uncertainty about which regulations actually apply, and to which data and business units.

Compliance as a Checkbox

Compliance treated as a one-time exercise rather than an ongoing, monitored program.

Unmapped Data Flows

Data flows and processing activities that were never formally documented or reviewed.

Core Capabilities

From gap assessment to ongoing program support.

Capabilities scoped to where you are today — a first gap assessment, or an established program that needs review.

Regulatory Gap Assessment

A structured review of current practices against applicable data protection laws and standards.

Data Mapping & Processing Inventory

Documentation of what personal data is collected, where it flows, and how it is processed.

DPIA Support

Support conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments for higher-risk processing activities.

Privacy Policy & Documentation Development

Drafting and review of privacy policies, notices and internal data handling documentation.

Data Subject Rights Process Design

Practical processes for handling access, correction, deletion and other data subject requests.

Vendor & Third-Party Risk Review

Review of third parties and processors that handle data on your behalf.

Breach Notification Readiness

Assessment of whether your incident process meets applicable breach notification timelines and duties.

Ongoing Compliance Monitoring Support

Periodic review support to keep the program current as regulations and operations evolve.

Methodology

A structured path from scoping to implementation.

Every engagement follows the same disciplined process, regardless of jurisdiction or program maturity.

  1. 01

    Regulatory Scoping

    Identify which laws and regulations apply based on your operations, data and jurisdictions.

  2. 02

    Current-State Gap Assessment

    Evaluate existing policies, controls and practices against those requirements.

  3. 03

    Data Mapping

    Document data flows, processing activities and data locations across the business.

  4. 04

    Remediation Planning

    Prioritize gaps into a practical, sequenced remediation plan.

  5. 05

    Policy & Process Implementation Support

    Support drafting and rolling out the policies and processes needed to close gaps.

  6. 06

    Ongoing Review

    Periodic reassessment as regulations, operations or data processing activities change.

Standards & Frameworks

Relevant Regulations & Standards

Engagements are scoped against the regulations and standards relevant to your operations and data footprint.

Kenya Data Protection ActGDPR (EU)Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA)POPIA (South Africa)ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management)PCI DSS (where payment data is involved)
What You Receive

Documentation your legal and compliance teams can use.

Outputs are built to be practical inputs to your compliance program, not shelfware.

  • Regulatory Gap Assessment ReportA clear picture of current alignment against applicable regulations, with identified gaps.
  • Data Processing InventoryA documented record of data flows and processing activities across the organization.
  • Prioritized Remediation RoadmapA sequenced plan for closing gaps, ordered by risk and effort.
  • Policy & Documentation TemplatesDraft policies, notices and process documentation tailored to your obligations.
Sample ReportData Processing Inventory
Illustrative
Systems Mapped6 / 8
  • Customer data flows documented
  • Cross-border transfer basis undocumented
  • Vendor processing agreements — 2 outstanding
  • Retention schedule defined
Why Seraph

Why Seraph.

Threat-Informed

Current threat and vulnerability intelligence adds context to assessments and recommendations.

Business-Focused

Technical findings are connected to their potential impact on the organization.

Expert-Led

Engagements are delivered by cybersecurity practitioners with specialist expertise.

Actionable

Every engagement results in clear recommendations, priorities and next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find what you need? Ask a security expert.

This depends on where you operate, where your customers and data subjects are located, and the type of data you process. Regulatory scoping is the first step of the engagement and is agreed with you before any assessment work begins.

Ready to close your compliance gaps?

Tell us which jurisdictions and regulations matter most to you. Our team will help scope an engagement that fits.