Global privacy compliance for tech companies

One point of contact for 30+ regulations worldwide.

Engage Compliance provides multi-jurisdictional privacy compliance from a single senior DPO who directly handles GDPR, UK GDPR, US privacy laws, and related frameworks, with working knowledge of APAC, Middle East, and Latin American regulations and local counsel support where jurisdiction-specific legal advice is required.

Key takeaways

  • We cover 30+ privacy regulations from a single point of contact

  • For regulations where jurisdiction-specific legal advice is required, we coordinate with trusted local counsel

  • Your DPO has deep expertise across EU, UK, US, and working knowledge of APAC, Middle East, and Latin America

  • One retainer covers everything; you don't pay separately for each jurisdiction

Regulations we cover

Europe:

  • EU GDPR

  • UK GDPR

  • ePrivacy Directive

  • NIS2

  • DORA (financial sector)

  • EU AI Act

  • Country-specific implementations and guidance

Americas:

  • US: CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, state privacy laws (Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, and others)

  • Brazil: LGPD

  • Canada: PIPEDA (note: federal reform proposals including the proposed CPPA under Bill C-27 did not complete the legislative process; PIPEDA remains the current federal law)

Asia-Pacific:

  • Thailand: PDPA

  • China: PIPL

  • India: DPDPA (DPDP Rules 2025 notified, marking operationalization of the framework)

  • Japan: APPI

  • South Korea: PIPA

  • Singapore: PDPA

  • Australia: Privacy Act

Middle East and Africa:

  • UAE: Federal Data Protection Law

  • Saudi Arabia: PDPL

  • South Africa: POPIA

Frameworks and standards:

  • ISO 27001 / ISO 27701

  • SOC 2

  • NIST Privacy Framework

How multi-jurisdictional compliance works in practice

We don't pretend to be local experts in every country. Here's how it actually works:

Deep expertise (we handle directly): EU GDPR, UK GDPR, US state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA), and frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2. These are jurisdictions where our DPO has direct, hands-on experience across many organizations.

Working knowledge + local counsel (we lead, counsel supports): Brazil LGPD, Canada PIPEDA, Thailand PDPA, China PIPL, India DPDPA, Japan APPI, South Korea PIPA, UAE, Saudi Arabia. We have working knowledge of these frameworks and can conduct initial gap assessments and adapt core elements of your privacy program for them. For specific legal questions or full implementation, we coordinate with trusted local counsel.

Assessment and coordination (we assess, counsel delivers): For less common jurisdictions, we assess your obligations and coordinate with local counsel to deliver. You still have a single point of contact.

The key difference from hiring separate consultants per jurisdiction: you have one person who understands your entire privacy program and coordinates everything. That means consistency, no gaps between jurisdictions, and no duplication of effort.

Common multi-jurisdictional scenarios

US SaaS company expanding to EU: GDPR compliance, EU Representative appointment, international data transfers, cookie consent. Most common scenario we handle. See US to EU Privacy Compliance.

EU company expanding to US: Adding CCPA/CPRA compliance, state privacy law assessment, US-specific privacy notices. Usually straightforward on top of existing GDPR compliance. See GDPR vs CCPA.

Global SaaS with customers everywhere: GDPR + UK GDPR + CCPA + LGPD + PDPA + any other applicable laws. Single privacy framework with jurisdiction-specific modules. One retainer covers everything.

HealthTech operating in US and EU: GDPR (health data as special category) + HIPAA. Different scopes, different requirements, one coordinated approach. See DPO for HealthTech.

Investment

Most companies needing multi-jurisdictional coverage start with DPO Premium (from €5,000/month). Companies operating primarily in EU + US may start with DPO Essentials (from €2,000/month).

FAQ

Can one DPO really cover 30+ regulations? It's realistic but requires context. We have deep expertise in EU/UK/US core privacy work (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA). We have strong working knowledge of additional frameworks (LGPD, PIPL, PDPA, DPDPA) and can lead implementation with local counsel support. For regulations where local-law nuance matters, we coordinate with trusted experts in those jurisdictions. We're transparent about where the boundary is.

Is it cheaper to have one provider vs separate consultants? Almost always, yes. Separate consultants per jurisdiction means duplication, inconsistency, and coordination overhead. A single provider builds one privacy framework and adapts it per jurisdiction, which is more efficient and more consistent.

What if we only need EU and US coverage? Most of our clients start here. EU + US coverage is our core expertise and is handled directly within your retainer, no local counsel needed.

How do you handle jurisdictions you don't specialize in? We assess your obligations, determine what's needed, and coordinate with trusted local counsel. You still have a single point of contact. Local counsel fees are passed through at cost.

How quickly can you add a new jurisdiction? For frameworks where we have working knowledge, we can conduct an initial gap assessment within days. Full implementation for complex jurisdictions (China PIPL, India DPDPA) typically takes 1-2 weeks with local counsel support.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Regulatory landscapes change frequently. Exact obligations depend on your specific situation and jurisdictions.

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