Data Protection Auditor
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Steffen Lotze
Last position:
Consultant for BSI baseline protection and ISO 27701 at Society for International Cooperation
- Support in building and further developing the information security management system
- Cooperation with external consultants in the certification team for the support structure
- Involvement in project planning, identification, and implementation of the necessary measures according to BSI IT baseline protection
- Professional support for in-house subject matter experts in creating the documents required for certifications
- Carrying out the work according to BSI 200-2
Alicja Wilczek
Last position:
Integrated security and emergency documentation for a 24/7 logistics company at Medium-sized logistics company
- Creation of complete bilingual (DE/EN) security and emergency documentation: Business Continuity Plan / Disaster Recovery Plan, Incident Response Plan v2.0 with four case-specific playbooks (PICERL), access control policy, vulnerability management policy, business resilience programme, risk governance plan
- Consolidation into an integrated emergency handbook (12 chapters) with immediate checklists for six emergency scenarios, a prioritized action table, and a formal approval structure
- Review of a penetration test report (Greenbone) with complete remediation of all findings and formal risk acceptance of a residual risk with documented compensating control
- Review and documentation of NIS2 and HinSchG applicability, including the legal reasoning for non-applicability
M. S.
Last position:
Security consulting, audits & assessments
- Innovation/pilot project eHealth Germany
- SaaS company in the media sector, NRW
- Secure software development lifecycle, NRW
- BSI IT baseline protection assessments for multiple clinics
Tobias Weik
Last position:
External Data Protection Officer at Self-employed
- Informing and advising on obligations under applicable data protection regulations
- Reviewing compliance with data protection regulations and the client’s strategies for protecting personal data through own audits
- Advising on and preparing data protection impact assessments as well as data protection notices and data protection guidelines and policies
- Drafting, advising on and negotiating data processing agreements
- Raising awareness among management and staff on data protection by creating training materials and concepts and delivering training sessions
- Industries include: financial services, healthcare, trades, mechanical engineering, recruitment, auditing and tax consulting
Najat Diamante
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Microsoft Purview at Bechtlee IT-Systemhaus
- Design and global rollout of sensitivity labels (confidentiality labels) for automated classification and encryption of business-critical data.
- Definition and rollout of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to protect IP and personal data across endpoints, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and non-Microsoft clouds.
- Setup of Insider Risk Management policies to detect and contain excessive data leaks and risky user behavior.
- Implementation of GDPR and retention requirements through automated retention policies and structured records management.
- Technical support for legal teams in internal and external investigations using eDiscovery (Standard/Premium) and Content Search.
- Continuous improvement of the security and compliance level by reviewing the Microsoft Compliance Manager and closing gaps (regulations such as ISO 27001, NIS-2)
Nicole Folchert
Last position:
Project Manager Datalake and Payment Service Provider at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
- Implementation / restructuring of various digital payment use cases
- Management and leadership of the project, including scheduling, resource planning, and budgeting
- Implementation of posting processes in SAP in the subsidiary ledgers and processing of bank statements for invoice control
- Definition of the future operation and operating processes
- Collaboration with stakeholders to define business requirements and ensure that the project solutions meet them
- Identification and management of project risks and issues, including the development of risk mitigation and issue resolution strategies
- Promoting user acceptance through effective communication, training, and support strategies
- Advising on the practical implementation of various GDPR rulings into IT and business processes
Klaus Rheinwald
Last position:
Management Consultant Compliance/Data Protection at Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
Consulting on compliance and data protection topics in the telecommunications environment.
Norbert Stilling
Last position:
Self-Employed Consultant and Project Manager at Self-Employed Consultant and Project Manager
- 21 projects ≥ 6 months at large and medium-sized companies
- 13 projects as project or subproject manager
- 6 international projects with English as project language
Natalya Spuling
Last position:
Data Protection Consultant at International Chemical Corporation
- Creating documentation to meet legal requirements for deleting personal data
- Creating practical process descriptions
- Implementing legal deletion requirements in coordination with IT and business units
Lucas Löcken
Last position:
Consultant in Information Security, Data Protection and Business Continuity Management
Consulting and support in gathering information security requirements (IT-SIG 2.0, KRITIS, TISAX, industry standards, ISO 27001, A-960/1)
Acting as data protection officer and auditor as well as information security auditor
Conducting employee training
Updating risk analyses with risk treatment
Designing information security concepts based on BSI IT Baseline Protection, KRITIS, ISO 27001, A-960/1 and TISAX
Identifying information security requirements for IT systems (WAN, LAN, clouds) and overseeing implementation
Administering the ISMS using Verinice and SAVe
Integrating security concepts into existing management systems according to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001
Process management and modeling according to ITIL
Management consulting for integrating an ISMS into integrated management systems
Advising on data protection (GDPR, BDSG)
Planning and conducting data protection audits
Designing risk management processes and methodologies according to ISO 27005, ISO 31000 and BSI 200-3
Developing and setting up training programs for employees
Frank Müns
Last position:
Klinikum Stuttgart
- Preparation of DPIA for the implementation of Windows 11 and Co-Pilots
Elmar Lauer
Last position:
Data Protection Officer, Data Protection Consulting at Lauer Datenschutz
- Handling data protection related topics
- Clients: FI-TS, LSVS, Rietmann GmbH, Bastuck GmbH, Magic Software GmbH, among others
Cristina Bittner
Last position:
Privacy consultant at Statutory health insurance / Healthcare / Social data protection (AOK Federal Association and AOK Bayern)
Tasks:
- Privacy consultant for the development and launch of an online portal
- Lead, preparation and support in conducting a data protection impact assessment (DPIA)
- Creation of data protection compliant documentation, especially data protection concept and deletion concepts
- Preparation of decision templates for data protection management, data protection officers (cross-state) and information security
- Acting as liaison between the project and data protection and information security
Klaus-Dieter Krause
Last position:
Executive Partner at iAP-Independent Audit Professionals GmbH
Burkhard Hinz
Last position:
Consultant for Data Protection, AI, Compliance and Organizational Development
- Set up automated processes in data protection management (e.g. ROPA, PIA, DPIA)
- Complete overhaul of data subject rights processes (erasure, access, etc.)
- Development of a data and AI compliance management system
- Support in setting up a data governance framework
- Establishment and support of agile project management
- Support in the strategic realignment of the privacy department
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Data Protection Auditor statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
23 years
Position duration
4.2 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Legal, Project Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Government and Administration
Certification focus areas
Audit, Legal, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
10
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
78%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Data Protection Auditor in Germany
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 26 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the certification
What it covers
The Data Protection Auditor certification, often referenced in Germany as the TÜV/GDD auditor credential, signals practical auditing skill in privacy and data protection work. It is aimed at professionals who can review how an organization handles personal data and whether its controls are documented, applied, and defensible.
- Planning and scoping a data protection audit
- Reviewing policies, records, and technical-organizational measures
- Checking data processing activities against privacy requirements
- Identifying gaps, risks, and follow-up actions
Typical profiles
Holders are often privacy officers, internal auditors, consultants, compliance specialists, or project leads who work close to governance and assurance topics. In Germany, this profile is especially useful where companies need structured evidence for audits, customer due diligence, or internal control reviews.
The certification shows that a freelancer can speak both the language of compliance and the language of operations. That matters when privacy rules need to be translated into clear actions for IT, legal, HR, or procurement teams.
Skills behind it
A certified Data Protection Auditor usually knows how to test controls, read process documentation, and ask the right questions in interviews and workshops. The work is less about theory and more about verification.
- Audit methods and evidence gathering
- Data protection management and governance
- Risk-based assessment of procedures and controls
- Reporting findings in clear, usable language
When to hire one
This certification is a strong signal when you need someone to review an existing privacy setup, prepare for an external audit, or support remediation after findings. It is also relevant for vendor assessments, post-implementation checks, and internal control projects where data handling must be examined in detail.
For companies in Germany, German-language communication and familiarity with local organizational practice can be a real advantage, especially when the work involves stakeholders across legal, HR, and IT.
Why it matters
A freelancer with this certification is not just familiar with privacy rules. They are trained to examine whether controls work in practice and whether evidence is strong enough to support an audit conclusion.
That makes the profile useful for assignments where trust, documentation, and structured review matter more than broad advisory work. It is a good fit when you need someone who can move from policy to proof.
Search terms and variants
Companies and freelancers may search for the Data Protection Auditor under different names, especially TÜV/GDD Datenschutz-Auditor or simply Datenschutz-Auditor. In Germany, these terms usually point to the same kind of audit-focused privacy expertise.
When you see the credential on a profile, look for experience with real audits, not only privacy awareness. The certification is strongest when paired with hands-on work in compliance reviews, control testing, and remediation support.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Data Protection Auditor? These answers cover the essentials.
The Data Protection Auditor certification validates that a professional can assess privacy controls in a structured way. It focuses on audit planning, evidence review, gap detection, and clear reporting. For companies, that means the freelancer is prepared to check whether data protection measures are not only written down, but actually in use.
In practice, TÜV/GDD Datenschutz-Auditor is the name many people in Germany use for this certification. Searchers also shorten it to Datenschutz-Auditor. If you are hiring, the key is not the wording alone, but whether the freelancer has real audit-focused privacy experience.
A Data Protection Auditor is trained to evaluate and verify, not just advise. General privacy certificates may focus more on legal basics, awareness, or program management. This credential is more useful when you need someone to test controls, challenge evidence, and document findings in an audit setting.
The Data Protection Auditor credential fits privacy officers, internal auditors, compliance specialists, consultants, and project managers who work on governance or assurance topics. It is especially relevant for people who need to review processes across legal, IT, procurement, and HR. Freelancers with this background are useful when the assignment requires calm, structured analysis.
A candidate for TÜV/GDD Datenschutz-Auditor should already understand data protection basics and have some practical exposure to audits, controls, or compliance work. The preparation is usually more effective when it is built on real project experience. The focus is on learning how to assess evidence and turn findings into actionable recommendations.
The Datenschutz-Auditor profile is valuable in internal audits, vendor reviews, remediation programs, and preparation for external assessments. It also matters after new systems, process changes, or governance updates, when a company wants to verify that controls still work. In Germany, it is especially useful where documentation and stakeholder coordination must be very precise.
Yes. A Data Protection Auditor can add value in any organization that handles personal data at scale or works with many external partners. Regulated sectors often need this profile, but so do industrial, service, and technology companies that want clear proof of control quality. The certification is most useful when trust and audit readiness are part of the job.
Look for evidence that the TÜV/GDD Datenschutz-Auditor has worked on real audits, not only on policy writing. Strong candidates can explain how they collected evidence, handled findings, and worked with stakeholders to close gaps. A good profile will show practical judgment, clear communication, and comfort with sensitive data.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with Data Protection Auditor in Germany is 117 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 936 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with Data Protection Auditor in Germany, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with Data Protection Auditor in Germany have 23 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with Data Protection Auditor in Germany are German (100%), English (78%), and Spanish (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers with Data Protection Auditor in Germany are Professional Services (94%), Information Technology (72%), and Government and Administration (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with Data Protection Auditor in Germany are Information Technology (94%), Legal (83%), and Project Management (78%).
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