GDPR Experts in Germany
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Andreas RĂĽhl
Last position:
Freelance Consultant for Information Security at A-R-C Andreas RĂĽhl Consulting
Development and implementation of tailored information security strategies
Introduction and further development of ISMS according to ISO 27001, BSI baseline protection, and other standards
Risk management and creation of security concepts
Consulting for KRITIS, PCI DSS, TISAX, and VdS 3473/10000
Building and improving security organizations
Creation and implementation of guidelines, policies, work instructions, and process descriptions
Audit support and certification preparation
Conducting trainings, workshops, and awareness campaigns
Selection and consulting on the introduction of IT security solutions such as SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and encryption technologies
Conducting penetration tests and vulnerability analyses
Consulting on the selection, integration, and management of security architectures in complex IT environments
Consulting on ITSM and managed security services and SOC
Leading and managing complex projects to improve information security
Process analysis, optimization, and management according to ITIL, ISO 27001, and cybernetics
Introduction and quality assurance of management, documentation, and knowledge management systems
Support in complying with regulatory information security requirements (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, GMP, KRITIS)
Development and implementation of risk analysis procedures
Organizing initial response, forensic investigations, and organizational measures in the event of security incidents
Designing and running targeted workshops on topics such as ISMS, IT risks, and current threat scenarios
Awareness campaigns to promote security culture in companies
Special trainings on ISO 27001, BSI baseline protection, KRITIS, and other relevant standards
Simulations and exercises to prepare for information security incidents
Interim management for leading information security projects or IT security organizations
Taking on the role of an external CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Support in developing and implementing IT security and corporate strategies
Coaching and mentoring of managers in the field of information security
Building and leading security departments as well as recruiting and qualifying employees
Temporary assumption of management responsibility in critical situations
Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- AI product development: Design of an AI-supported GRC platform to automate compliance processes.
- AI expertise: Strategic deepening in Agentic AI and GenAI as a core asset for modern IT governance
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Jakob Hess
Last position:
Chief Transformation Officer at Engagement with an internationally active technology group
- Transformation and global scaling (listed in the MDAX)
- Stabilization and professionalization of the ongoing value creation program
- Consistent challenging of the workstreams regarding content, target achievement, and progress, as well as realization of the defined value drivers
- Identification and removal of implementation blockers to ensure execution speed
- Reporting to the Executive Board and Supervisory Board
Jens Henneberg
Last position:
Interim CTO (occasional assignments) at Fujitsu / FSAS
Stabilizing an Azure/.NET landscape in live operation.
- Architecture, DevOps, and operational readiness; technical decisions under time pressure
- Azure DevOps, monitoring, ETL/ELT, cloud security, FinOps, and data-mesh-related topics
Technologies: Azure DevOps, .NET, CI/CD, monitoring, FinOps
Henry Hanau
Last position:
Interim Manager IT-Compliance at Int. Fertigungsunternehmen
- Industry: mechanical engineering, vehicle manufacturing
- Regulations: Data Act
- Project focus: data governance, legally compliant use of machine data, data platforms
- Assigned by: CFO, platform product owner
Successes/Results (early phase):
- Compliance support for the setup of an internal standardized data usage platform based on Databricks.
- Created the basis for the legally compliant and effective use of machine data, including:
- Technical: gap analysis and closing of gaps in the segmentation and maintenance of collected machine data.
- Technical: consideration of data flows from the platform to users and third parties.
- Organizational: drafting and finalizing the required data usage agreements.
Onur Kayir
Last position:
Project Manager & Outsourcing Manager at SENEC GmbH (EnBW Group)
- Building a scalable nearshore IT developer hub (Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland) as an independent company using a BOT model (Build – Operate – Transfer)
- Identifying, selecting, and managing full-service agencies; introducing governance and control mechanisms including KPIs, SLAs, and regular service reviews
- Creating and reviewing data processing agreements and framework contracts in coordination with Legal & Compliance; integrating regulatory requirements (including KRITIS) into process design
- Advising on cloud-vs.-on-premise strategies, data storage, and authorization concepts; supporting procurement with tendering and vendor evaluations
- Change management and process harmonization between internal teams and nearshore partners; reporting to management board, CFO, and CIO
Result: Scalable IT developer hub with an audit-proof governance model, lower operating costs, and faster product development.
Harold Tela
Last position:
CPU Watcher — Cloud-Native Monitoring Application at SEUYTEL
Developed a CPU monitoring application using Spring Boot and React, containerized with Docker Compose, with automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform on AWS.
Stack: Spring Boot, React, PostgreSQL, REST API, Docker Compose, Terraform, AWS
Nicole Seiler
Last position:
HR Manager at Startup / Digital Transformation
- Setup & structure: Complete rebuild and structuring of the HR department in a dynamic startup environment
- People management: Taking full responsibility for operational and strategic HR
- Culture & team: Active further development of the company culture during the transformation phase
Wolfgang Orgler
Last position:
Business Analyst at DekaBank
Lead Business Analyst – Analysis and optimization of private banking processes
Responsibility for the business analysis and further development of business processes in private banking, with a focus on CRM, customer data management, and master data processes
Carrying out a comprehensive business process analysis to identify optimization potential, business gaps, and improvement opportunities along the customer lifecycle
Gathering, analyzing, and structuring business requirements in close cooperation with business units, management, IT architecture, and development teams
Creating and aligning business concepts, process models, user stories, and requirement documentation as the basis for technical implementation
Analyzing and optimizing existing master data processes with a focus on data quality, responsibilities, and efficient data maintenance
Designing and further developing CRM customer data processes while taking regulatory requirements and business goals into account
Planning and moderating workshops with business, IT, and stakeholders for requirements analysis, process design, and solution finding
Managing requirements and ensuring consistent communication between business and IT
Using AI-supported analysis tools to help with requirements analysis, structuring information, and improving documentation quality
Franz Bauer
Last position:
Product Development (AI) at Own initiative
AI telephone assistant platform
Claude Code, Google AI Studio, Python, LLM / Voice-AI, PostgreSQL
- Conception and hands-on development of an AI-supported telephone assistant platform (voice AI / LLM) – from idea and architecture to MVP/product.
- Built agentic workflows and full automations with Claude Code and Google AI Studio.
- Also delivered AI-supported work in client engagements: used Claude Code for governance documentation, requirement drafts, and automations.
Michele Heine
Last position:
Chief Digital Officer at DAT Vermögensmanagement GmbH
- Project manager for the analysis, implementation, and optimization of digital processes
- Concept, management, and optimization of comprehensive marketing campaigns for lead generation via Paid Social (incl. Meta Ads, TikTok Ads)
- Concept and implementation of content production and marketing activities
- Project management in omnichannel marketing and process automation
- Implementation of digital tools to improve customer acquisition and support
- Internal stakeholder management and coordination of external service providers
Regina Körnicke
Last position:
Data Protection Consultant at Promotional institute of a federal state (public credit institution)
Industry: Finance/Insurance
- Sparring partner for the data protection team
- Taking over tasks from the data protection backlog
- Updating data protection processes
- Updating TOMs
- Revising template documents (including DPA, data protection guidelines)
- Conducting audits (authorization concept, software development)
- Taking over tasks from day-to-day operations
- Processing data protection reports
- Conducting DPIA and TIA
- Reviewing data processing agreements
- Designing and delivering trainings
- Standard Data Protection Model
- AI and data protection
Result: Successfully supported the data protection team, worked through the data protection backlog, and delivered trainings successfully
Tobias Knebel
Last position:
Owner / Self-employed at LocalConnect
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- Meta ads for predictable guest acquisition
- WhatsApp newsletter for long-term guest retention
- Recruiting campaigns for new staff
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- No tech stress and no extra work
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Michael Appel
Last position:
Senior Project Management at TelefĂłnica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Project management of a simplification project to reduce effort for an IT transformation project
- Stakeholder management and preparation of decision papers for top management
- Scoping and PI planning across multiple delivery streams
- Planning requirements for the transformation project
- Creating partner and customer journeys for structured end-to-end capture of requirements
- Designing suitable tracking methods for project progress
- Coordination with IT service providers and transformation project committees
Lucien André Reuter
Last position:
Founder and Managing Partner at NovoSign GmbH
I founded NovoSign together with two partners. There I am responsible for strategic development and operational management, from the product all the way to the business model.
This experience is especially valuable for my work as an external CDO: I know the product and founder perspective from my own responsibility, not just from consulting projects.
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Statistics of experts using GDPR
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.1 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
87%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using GDPR
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About the technology
GDPR work
GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation, sets the rules for handling personal data in the EU and Germany. It affects websites, SaaS products, HR systems, CRM setups, marketing tools, and internal workflows. Strong specialists turn legal requirements into clear process steps.
Typical tasks
- Map data flows and processing purposes
- Review privacy notices, consent text, and cookie setups
- Support records of processing activities and retention rules
- Prepare DSAR handling and deletion workflows
- Check processor and vendor contracts
Tooling and ecosystem
Strong GDPR experts work across privacy and compliance tooling, ticketing systems, consent managers, CMS platforms, and cloud environments. They often collaborate with legal, security, product, and operations teams. They need to understand how data moves through analytics, email, support, and identity systems.
When freelance help fits
Companies bring in freelance GDPR specialists for new launches, audits, incidents, re-platforming, and contract reviews. This is common when internal teams need short-term depth or independent review. In Germany, many projects also need clear English and German communication across business and legal teams.
What good specialists do
Good professionals do more than quote the GDPR text. They translate obligations into practical controls, document decisions, and spot weak points in consent, retention, and access handling. They also know when to coordinate with legal counsel and when to fix the process directly.
Signs you need one
- You are adding new tracking, CRM, or HR tools
- You need help with DSARs, deletion, or retention rules
- Your privacy docs do not match actual data flows
- A vendor review or transfer question is blocking rollout
- You want an external check before an audit or launch
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with GDPR? These answers cover the essentials.
A strong GDPR expert helps turn privacy rules into working processes. That often includes privacy notices, cookie consent, data maps, retention rules, DSAR handling, and vendor reviews. In Germany, they may also help align business teams, legal counsel, and product owners around the same process.
GDPR is the common abbreviation for the General Data Protection Regulation. People also refer to it as the EU GDPR or simply data protection compliance, but the legal framework is the same. In practice, the term usually covers both the rule set and the operational work around it.
A GDPR specialist often deals with stricter consent, transparency, and subject-rights requirements than many other privacy frameworks. It is also closely tied to contract terms, international transfers, and internal accountability. For companies running products in Europe, it usually becomes the main privacy baseline.
A good GDPR professional usually brings privacy operations, contract review support, data mapping, and some security awareness. Helpful adjacent skills include CMS and consent tools, cloud or SaaS workflows, and the ability to work with legal and technical teams. That mix matters because many problems sit between policy and implementation.
A capable GDPR freelancer can add value quickly if the company can share its data flows, systems, and decision owners. Even without a long handover, a clear starting point helps with notices, records, vendor checks, and workflow gaps. The more complex the transfer, retention, or tracking setup, the more context is needed.
Freelance GDPR support fits best for audits, launches, remediation work, and short-term review needs. It is also useful when internal teams are busy or need a second opinion before a sensitive release. Permanent support makes more sense when privacy work is ongoing across many products and teams.
Yes, most GDPR work can be done remotely if the specialist has access to the right documents, systems, and stakeholders. For Germany-based teams, remote collaboration is common for reviews and documentation, while on-site sessions can help with workshops or complex process mapping. Clear communication in English or German is usually enough.
A strong GDPR expert does not stop at legal wording. Look for someone who can explain the current state, show the gap, and turn that gap into a concrete fix that teams can actually run. Good signs are clear documentation, practical recommendations, and a calm approach to consent, vendor, and subject-rights issues.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used GDPR in their recent projects is 112 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 894 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used GDPR in their recent projects, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 53% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used GDPR in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used GDPR in their recent projects are German (98%), English (95%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Professional Services (56%), and Banking and Finance (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Project Management (78%), and Product Development (63%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used GDPR
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