GDPR Experts in Germany
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Andreas R.
Last position:
Freelance Information Security Consultant at A-R-C Andreas Rühl Consulting
Development and implementation of customized information security strategies
Introduction and further development of ISMS according to ISO 27001, BSI-Grundschutz and other standards
Risk management and preparation of security concepts
Consulting for KRITIS, PCI DSS, TISAX and VdS 3473/10000
Establishment and optimization of security organizations
Creation and implementation of policies, guidelines, work instructions and process descriptions
Audit support and certification preparation
Delivery of training sessions, workshops and awareness campaigns
Selection and consulting for 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, managed security services and SOC
Management and coordination of 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
Organization of initial response, forensic investigations and organizational measures in security incidents
Design and delivery of targeted workshops on topics such as ISMS, IT risks and current threat scenarios
Awareness campaigns to promote a security culture in companies
Special training on ISO 27001, BSI-Grundschutz, 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 external CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Support in developing and implementing IT security and corporate strategies
Coaching and mentoring of managers in information security
Establishment and management of security departments, including employee recruitment and qualification
Temporary assumption of management responsibility in critical situations
Nikolaus B.
Last position:
Information Security, IS-Governance & Crossfunctional Governance at Zürich Beteiligungs-AG (Deutschland)
- Conducted security assessments for supplier qualification, business unit onboarding, and ongoing reviews of service providers and partners (Ongoing Assurance).
- Assessed technical and organizational measures (TOMs) against GDPR and information security requirements.
- Handled security reviews and approval processes in the Global Approval Navigator (OneTrust).
- Advised business units and IT on information security, security requirements, and risk-appropriate measures.
- Supported the development of SOC/SIEM processes and tools as part of the ISMS in line with ISO/IEC 27001.
- Analyzed cyber threats and coordinated security objectives and measures to address Security Findings with the SOC team.
- Monitored and assessed current security advisories and security-related metrics (KPIs).
- Reviewed, assessed risks, and approved exception requests (Security Exceptions).
- Independently analyzed and handled Security Events and supported the handling of security incidents.
- Planned and supported awareness initiatives to strengthen security awareness.
- Created, implemented, and reviewed information security policies and standards.
- Conducted protection needs analyses and gap assessments to identify security gaps and risk deviations.
- Defined and reviewed technical and organizational risk treatment measures.
- Advised on Third Party Governance with consideration of DORA, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO/IEC 42001, and BCM in line with ISO 22301.
Alwin G.
Last position:
IT Interim Manager & AI Strategist
- Founder of CheironX: AI-supported GRC management (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, TISAX, DORA)
- Strategic focus on Agentic AI and GenAI for modern IT Governance, Risk & Compliance Management
- IT interim management and strategic consulting
Olaf S.
Last position:
Trainer & Facilitator for Digital Sovereignty at ITSM-COLOGNE
Project: Digital Sovereignty – Toll Collect
Workshop: Digital Sovereignty Recognize dependencies, reduce risks, remain capable of acting
Format
- One-day practical seminar
Target group
- Executive management
- IT managers
- Data protection officers
- Compliance functions
Content and objectives
- Systematic analysis of digital dependencies
- Assessment of legal and operational risks
- Development of a concrete plan to increase digital sovereignty
- Mapping of the entire IT infrastructure by participants
- Identification of critical dependencies on non-European providers
- Creation of a prioritized risk matrix based on:
- GDPR
- NIS2
- EU AI Act
- Joint development of options for action – from a hybrid model to complete migration to European solutions
- Development of an individual sovereignty roadmap with:
- Responsibilities
- Milestones
- Budget framework
Agenda
- Preliminary self-assessment (current infrastructure)
- Digital sovereignty? Nothing but an illusion
- Digital sovereignty 2026 – Germany’s dangerous dependency in focus
- Digital sovereignty & open source
- What is digital sovereignty?
- Three questions raised by digital sovereignty
- Reflection: Digital sovereignty in your own life
- Why is digital sovereignty existential now?
- Practical examples of digital sovereignty
- Schleswig-Holstein initiative
- Benefits of digital sovereignty for your company
- Assessing strategy options (cost-benefit matrix)
- Sovereign provider? 10 questions
- What does digital sovereignty specifically mean for your company?
- How do you shape digital sovereignty?
- Digital sovereignty and psychological safety
- Psychological safety: The key to high-performing teams
- Why psychological safety in your company?
- Benefits of psychological safety
- Invitation to group work: PsySafety Check (PS-C)
- The “Braintrust” experiment
- Creating a risk matrix
- Creating a roadmap & project plan
- European alternatives to US Big Tech
- 10-point plans:
- NIS2
- EU AI Act
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
Sven L.
Last position:
Project Controller at Iqony
- Acting as project controller for the STEAM sub-project within Iqony's long-term modernisation programme for an industrial water demineralisation plant at the BP refinery site in Gelsenkirchen-Scholven alongside the parallel WATER sub-project
- Managing cost control, SAP PS data integrity and project tracking in a challenging data environment
Hannah K.
Last position:
Instructor, AI Fundamentals for the Digital Workplace at grandedu
- Instructor for an AZAV-certified AI training program for working professionals; designed in February 2026, with five cohorts each running for one month from March 2026
- Designed and created all modules and learning materials
- Topics: AI fundamentals, prompting, use cases in communication, analysis, and processes, agents and workflows, the EU AI Act, and GDPR
- Taught small groups of 3 to 9 participants from different professional fields and levels of seniority
- Provided individual learning support throughout each course
- Result: completed five cohorts with around 500 hours of live instruction
Paul W.
Last position:
Enterprise Architect at ePrimo GmbH
Led the end-to-end integration and migration architecture for decommissioning SAP IS-U market communication and transitioning to Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) with E.ON IT Services — covering regulated EDIFACT market messaging, a three-phase data migration (transfer of market message inventory after cutover), redesign of market communication processes, and full GDPR and German energy-market compliance.
- Designed the three-tier target architecture (SAP IS-U → NScale B2B gateway → SFMC) processing 50,000–100,000 EDIFACT messages daily within sub-5-minute SLAs.
- Architected the three-phase data migration: 36 months of historical data, zero-loss cutover of in-flight market messages, and near-real-time CDC synchronization.
- Delivered secure, BDEW/GDPR-compliant integration (AS2/OFTP2, RFC/IDoc, REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, Azure AD, AWS S3) achieving >99.5% uptime, <0.1% migration discrepancy, and RTO <4 hours.
- Applied BPMN to model and optimize the market communication processes.
Technologies: SAP IS-U, NScale, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, EDIFACT, OAuth 2.0, Azure AD, AWS S3, BPMN, Jira, Confluence, Draw.io
Enver B.
Last position:
Interim Manager Data Protection Projects at Telefonica Deutschland GmbH
Management of data protection & IT security-related projects. Adjustments to knowledge management and consulting processes.
Activities:
- Data protection consulting
- Process optimization in in-house consulting
- Interface to specialist departments, IT security, development and management
Christian F.
Last position:
Project Lead & Cyber Security Consultant at Deutsche Börse Gruppe
- Established a cyber resilience framework for AI-accelerated threats in the Frontier AI Threat Endurance (FATE) program: capability assessments, maturity assessments and gap analyses covering cyber security, operational resilience, incident response, recovery and governance, followed by target concepts and improvement measures
- Supported action owners from specification through implementation: implementation roadmaps, decision papers, management presentations and governance reporting, as well as audit- and supervision-ready documentation; managed stakeholders from IT, Information Security, Risk Management, Operational Resilience, Business Continuity and the business units
Holger G.
Last position:
IAM Business Analyst + Requirements Engineer at Rewe Group
Business analysis / requirements engineering for the introduction of a central authorization platform:
- Analysis of existing requirements for the use of IGA solutions (NetIQ, MidPoint) in an existing IAM cluster
- Capturing requirements as epics and user stories (JIRA) to provide a comprehensive description of the use of an IGA solution for central access control across connected platforms and applications.
- Functional solution descriptions (Confluence) for various lifecycle processes, such as Identity Lifecycle (ILC), Role Lifecycle (RLC), Structure Lifecycle (SLC), and Application Lifecycle
- RBAC: Design of a role model in the IGA solution to automate access provisioning as much as possible, capturing application and business roles
- Approach for onboarding applications to the IGA tool, integrating Keycloak (ID Provider).
- Functions and processes for recertifying entitlement objects and roles, and for assigning / removing them from personalized identities.
- Functions and processes for audit-proof documentation and reporting of managed data and processes in the IGA / IAM environment.
- Planning, execution, and documentation of QA / testing for the 1st implementation phase of the MidPoint IGA solution in the IAM cluster.
- Planning a roadmap for the step-by-step testing and introduction of the IGA solution.
Paul K.
Last position:
Program Manager – Multi-Project Operational Stabilization (Operational Excellence) at ITDZ - IT Service Center Berlin
- Overall leadership of several strategic operations projects focusing on Workplace Services, SLA Framework, access management, certificate management, e-learning, backup & recovery, test management, and capacity management, as well as the introduction of system monitoring and feasibility studies for 24x7 operations, in some cases including implementation in ServiceNow
- Creation of various ServiceNow operating concepts covering training, access rights, and emergency management as part of a new cloud hosting initiative for the ServiceNow platform
- Executive board reports and leadership of steering committees as part of company-wide strategic objectives, as well as the establishment of new balanced scorecards for measuring KPIs related to optimization-driven project results
Patrick L.
Last position:
Senior GenAI Fullstack Developer at SBH (Schulbau Hamburg)
Remote freelance role focused on Agentic AI strategy, secure application patterns, and reusable agentic workflows for a government agency.
- Development and implementation of an open-source Agentic AI strategy for a government agency, with a focus on GDPR, security, and self-hosted solutions
- Development of reusable agentic workflows and business applications that enable non-technical employees to solve business problems independently
- Implementation of nine business applications with Single Sign-On (SSO) and Azure PostgreSQL integration on Hetzner Linux servers
Techstack: Python, Streamlit, Anthropic SDK (Claude), Azure, Linux, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Angular
Jan F.
Last position:
Business Epic Owner – Central Master Data for Business Customers at Telco Group (B2B / Enterprise IT Services)
Overall business responsibility for a program-wide initiative to create a central, authoritative data foundation for business customer master data (contacts and locations) within an IT service management transformation program.
- Managed the Epic portfolio from exploration through launch; prioritization and quarterly planning in a SAFe environment
- Aligned business units, architecture, and IT delivery around a shared vision and clear rules for data ownership (Data Governance)
- Prepared and secured scope and key decisions with program leadership, including deliberate descoping
- Managed risks, dependencies, and escalations; reported to program leadership and the PMO
- Developed the 2027 roadmap as a basis for budget and portfolio planning
Result: a clear MVP scope, key decisions made, and a 2027 roadmap. The program continued after handover without any loss of knowledge.
Federico L.
Last position:
Senior IAM Manager & Single Point of Contact for Information Security at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
As Germany’s only large integrated energy company, EnBW covers the entire value chain—from energy generation and distribution to serving customers. The company is expanding its renewable energy sources, working toward a socially responsible coal phase-out, and advancing key technologies such as the use of green hydrogen. A rapid energy transition and achieving climate neutrality by 2035 are priorities for EnBW. Developing and implementing an end-to-end process view that takes both technical and organizational aspects into account Ensuring end-to-end control of all IAM-related technical services Establishing clear responsibilities and accountabilities across the IAM landscape Working with various departments to identify and optimize an end-to-end architecture and act as the Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for Information Security Introducing and monitoring governance policies to ensure compliance and security Continuously improving IAM processes and systems through regular audits and service reviews Taking part in external process audits as part of official audits against ISO standards Further developing the policy that sets administrative requirements and procedures, and aligning it with administrative departments Conceptually developing the KPI system for measuring process quality
Joachim A.
Last position:
HubSpot Project Manager, Tracking + Analytics Expert at Swiss Post
- Create a tracking concept for Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics, including the data layer, events, triggers, and reporting
- Manage the project team (developers, designers, performance)
- Communication interface between stakeholders and digital specialist departments
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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
13
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
88%
Master's degree or higher
55%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
95%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
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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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
GDPR experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (88%)
- Professional Services (57%)
- Banking and Finance (52%)
- Manufacturing (41%)
- Automotive (34%)
- Healthcare (32%)
- Retail (32%)
- Government and Administration (30%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What GDPR covers
The General Data Protection Regulation, commonly called GDPR, sets rules for processing personal data in the European Economic Area. It covers collection, storage, use, sharing, retention and deletion, with requirements for lawful processing, transparency, data subject rights and accountability. The regulation applies to many organisations outside Europe when they offer services to people in the region or monitor their behaviour.
Where it is used
GDPR work appears in digital products, customer platforms, health services, financial operations, marketing systems, human resources and public-facing websites. Companies use specialist support to turn legal duties into practical controls across people, processes and technology.
- Map personal data flows and processing purposes
- Review privacy notices, consent journeys and cookie controls
- Handle access, deletion and portability requests
- Assess suppliers, transfers and breach response procedures
Ecosystem and tooling
GDPR programmes connect privacy governance with security, procurement, product management and compliance operations. Specialists may work with consent management platforms, data discovery tools, ticketing systems, contract repositories, identity controls and audit documentation. Familiarity with ePrivacy requirements, standard contractual clauses and local supervisory authority practice is often valuable in Germany.
When companies need support
Freelance expertise is useful when a company launches a new service, enters the German market, changes its data architecture or receives a customer or regulator request. It can also help when internal teams need an independent review of vendor contracts, retention rules, international transfers or incident processes.
- Prepare a practical privacy operating model
- Prioritise remediation across systems and suppliers
- Create evidence for audits and management decisions
- Support privacy work during mergers or major migrations
What strong experts deliver
Strong professionals connect regulatory interpretation with how systems and teams actually operate. They define clear ownership, document decisions and produce usable templates rather than isolated policy text. They can explain risk to leadership, translate requirements for product and security teams, and work comfortably with legal counsel and technical stakeholders.
Choosing the right fit
Look for evidence of comparable data environments, not only familiarity with GDPR terminology. A capable expert can describe how they mapped processing, handled rights requests, tested consent controls or improved supplier oversight. For German organisations, clarify experience with German-language stakeholders, local working practices and collaboration across remote or on-site teams before the engagement begins.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with GDPR? These answers cover the essentials.
GDPR governs how organisations collect, use, store, share and delete personal data. It gives individuals rights over their information and requires companies to demonstrate lawful, transparent and accountable processing.
General Data Protection Regulation is a specific European legal framework, while privacy compliance can also include national rules, sector requirements and contractual duties. A strong expert maps those overlapping obligations instead of treating GDPR as a standalone policy exercise.
A strong GDPR expert often combines privacy governance with information security, supplier management, contract review, data mapping and incident response. Experience with consent management, identity controls, cloud services and product delivery can also be important.
The right level depends on the scope, risk and maturity of the organisation. A focused privacy notice review may need a narrow specialist, while a cross-border data programme requires an expert who can coordinate legal, operational and technical work.
GDPR work is often suitable for remote collaboration because much of it involves workshops, document review, system inventories and controlled evidence sharing. German companies should agree on language, access permissions, meeting routines and any need for on-site sessions at the start.
Bring in a GDPR freelancer when a new product, acquisition, supplier change or international transfer creates privacy work that internal teams cannot absorb. Independent support is also useful before an audit or when existing controls lack clear ownership.
Ask the General Data Protection Regulation specialist to explain a comparable engagement, the evidence produced and how risks were prioritised. Look for clear reasoning, practical recommendations, careful handling of confidential data and the ability to work with legal, security and business stakeholders.
A GDPR engagement may produce data maps, records of processing activities, privacy notices, consent assessments, supplier reviews, transfer analyses or response procedures. The deliverables should assign owners, identify open risks and give teams steps they can maintain after the engagement.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used GDPR in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 883 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used GDPR in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 55% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% 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 (88%), Professional Services (57%), and Banking and Finance (52%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Project Management (76%), and Product Development (63%).
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