Berufsverband der Datenschutzbeauftragten Deutschlands (BvD) e.V. Fachverband Externe Datenschutzbeauftragte e.V. Services Back Overview Legal advice on data protection We are lawyers who provide advice on data protection law to ensure that our clients’ data processing activities comply with the law. External data protection officer Take advantage of our expert knowledge and designate one of our lawyers as your external data protection officer. Data custodian We provide the necessary know how in order to ensure a processing of sensitive data that is data protection compliant. Reporting hotline for data breaches We offer a reporting hotline for data breaches in the event of a suspected data breach. Training and raising of awareness We are happy to assist you when you have to require your employees to maintain confidentiality in the context of the processing of personal data. Certification/Seals of approval We provide advice on the selection of a suitable seal of approval and we accompany you during the certification process. Risk Assessment/Auditing Our data protection audits include a target-performance comparison, a risk assessment and an action plan to effectively eliminate violations against data protection laws. Data protection management We support you in creating a functioning data protection management in your organization. Data protection management system “PrivacyPilot” The PrivacyPilot is a browser-based data protection management system developed by Scheja & Partners. EU representative pursuant to Art. 27 GDPR We assume the function of the EU representative pursuant to Art. 27 GDPR for controllers and processors from third countries, in particular, from Switzerland and the United States. Internal reporting office according to the German “Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz” (Whistleblower Protection Act) We operate a modern reporting portal for you and take over the tasks of the independent, internal reporting office - trustworthy, professional and solution-oriented. Legal advice and representation in legal disputes Our services include legal advice and representation in administrative and judicial proceedings as well as extrajudicial matters in all areas of data protection law, provided there are no conflicts of interest with our role as data protection officers. AI-Regulation We advise you on all questions regarding the AI Regulation of the European Union. Data protection areas Back Overview Employee data protection We are happy to provide advice on how employee data can be handled in a way that complies with data protection law. Commissioned data processing We are happy to optimize the contractual framework with your service providers for you. Customer data protection/CRM We will put your CRM database to the test. Corporate data protection We assist you in processing internal data transfers within your company. Data protection under the German Telecommunications Act We will help you to comply with sectoral regulations prescribed by the German Telecommunications Act. Banking and financial data protection We advise you on the implementation of data protection compliant procedures and the creation of an effective data protection organization. Protection of data concerning health We will help you to protect yourself from sector-specific risks. Protection of social data We provide you with comprehensive advice on the sector-specific provisions relating to the protection of social data. Data protection in churches and religious associations We will also explain which provisions from churches or religious associations or which governmental provisions take precedence. Data protection obligations of public bodies Our experience with providing data protection advice to administrative districts as well as various public authorities spans over many years. International data protection We will be happy to explain which requirements have to be complied with in the context of trans-border data flows. Technological and organizational aspects of data protection We will be happy to assist you to be prepared in the best possible way to face the security risks that the processing of personal data entails. The law firm Back Overview Core values/mission statement The core values of the guiding principles of Scheja & Partners Rechtsanwälte form the basis of a sustained … Our unique value proposition Scheja & Partners Rechtsanwälte and External Data Protection officers are an internationally operating data protection … Our advisory approach The lawyers of Scheja & Partners Rechtsanwälte draw upon many years of experience in providing advice to clients on data … Management The partner assembly of Scheja & Partners Rechtsanwälte is the law firm’s ultimate decision making body. Lawyers All of the advisors of Scheja & Partner are Attorneys at law (Germany) with special expertise in the field of data protection law … Administration Scheja & Partners Rechtsanwälte are supported by a competent team of office managers, IT experts, project managers … Graduate and business lawyers Without exception, Scheja & Partners's graduate and business lawyers have specialized knowledge in data protection law and IT security. Other members of our staff Our lawyers and our in-house administrative team receive the dedicated support of these employees. Careers We are continuously expanding our highly motivated team and are therefore always looking for capable employees. Cooperation Partners Our law firm works closely with various cooperation partners. Contact Back Overview Offices/Contact details In addition to our headquarters in Bonn, we have three branch offices in Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich, where we will be glad to meet you and provide advice to you. 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