GDPR Expert in Vienna
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Alexander P.
Last position:
Owner & Lecturer at Own company for AI governance and data products, Vienna
- Consulting and interim management at the interface between IT operations and regulation
- Impact analysis and implementation planning for NISG 2026 and the EU AI Act, including risk management and reporting and evidence processes
- Training for governing bodies and employees on regulatory obligations
- Lectures in Data & Information Management and Human-Machine Interaction at University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, since 2023
- Supervision of master’s theses and participation in the examination board
- Presentations for business and educational institutions
- Design and development of data and AI products, platforms and pipelines
- Privacy-first architectures and zero-knowledge encryption, cloud-native on EU infrastructure
- MLOps and AIOps in live operations
- Own applications under own brand: shared codebase, separate delivery for each target device
- AI-assisted software development (vibe coding), complete agentic pipelines, code generation, implementation, automated testing, CI/CD and release cycles
- Publications on the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA and CER as an integrated governance system
- Publications on data sovereignty, cloud economics and industrial image processing
- AI governance / compliance: data quality, Responsible AI, EU AI Act readiness, risk classification, AI ethics
Gabriele B.
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director at PaiperOne GmbH
- Main tasks and responsibilities: development, acquisition, sales, consulting, and controlling
- Area of work or industry: Software as a Service in AI compliance and consulting
Selection of client projects:
- Creation and operation of an AI governance platform, including training content on the use of AI in companies
- Design, setup, and operation of the ISO 42001 management system at PaiperOne with certification by TÜV
- Auditor according to ISO 17024 at Austrian Standards for the "AI Manager"
- AI training for staff of two Austrian publishing groups
- AI training for the management level at the State of Lower Austria
- AI strategy workshop for a municipality in Styria and a municipality in Salzburg
- AI workshops for the House of Digitalization in Tulln
- AI training for municipalities at KDZ
- Delivery of training on "Certified AI Compliance Officer" at the Academy for Internal Audit
- Organizational consulting on AI governance at ÖGK
- Project support for the "homepage chatbot" at öbv
- Certification exams at Austrian Standards
Shahram F.
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at Elderly Neighbour Watch
Delivered a digital, non-profit neighborhood platform to connect older adults with volunteers for practical support and social companionship. Responsible for business analysis, requirement definition, platform evaluation and delivery of a locally scalable service solution focusing on AI-driven enhancements, data-based optimization and clear market positioning. Evaluated several low-code/business platforms including Odoo and Glide Apps and assessed monday.com as a CRM-like option before selecting Glide Apps for implementation. Implemented a non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and the web presence with WordPress. Tasks
- Gathering, analyzing and structuring business requirements for the product and service model
- Conducting market, target group and competitor analyses to position the offering
- Evaluating and selecting suitable low-code/business platforms for implementation
- Defining core user journeys, business processes and operational workflows for older adults, volunteers and administration
- Translating business requirements into functional requirements for profiles, task management, coordination, communication and notifications
- Guiding the implementation of the non-native mobile and desktop application in Glide Apps as well as the web presence in WordPress
- Preparing the business side for future AI-powered features such as intelligent matching and data-based optimization
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements Results
- Successfully delivered digital support platform connecting older adults with volunteers
- Solid foundation for market positioning through market, target group and competitor analyses
- Delivered a functional non-native mobile and desktop application with Glide Apps and a supporting web presence with WordPress
- Established foundation for scaling and AI-based further development
Plamen M.
Last position:
Head of Service & Operations Management at Raiffeisen Bank International
- Shaping service management framework as part of head office of RBI
- Service owner overseeing IT cloud services, accountable for overall quality, lifecycle, and success
- Managing customer relationships and satisfaction for 10 business units ensuring smooth business continuity and operations
- Single point of contact and service/process owner providing T-shaped expertise in IT domains, cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Jira, Orca, CRM, GitHub, SFMC)
- ITSM/ITIL implementation and mentoring including design, definition, mapping, and execution
- Change and release management, UAT/test assurance, major incident management, SDLC management
- Managing regulatory and audit requirements, DORA, GDPR, ITPF compliance and reporting
- Acting as a point of escalation for complex customer issues, resolving conflicts, fostering a customer-centric culture
- People management: leading and managing service delivery teams, DevOps, vendors, and third-party teams
- Cross-tribe service delivery and contract management: KPIs, SLAs, OLAs, RPO, RTO, BCM/SCM management
- Agile/Scrum process delivery governance, stakeholder communication, and budget/cost management
Zoran J.
Last position:
Technical Writer – Implementation of the BNPP IT PROD SEC Service Catalog at BNP Paribas Germany
Design, authorship and finalization of the IT PROD SEC service catalog with eight standardized security services (S-ID001–S-ID008).
Development of consistent service components & deliverables, RACI assignments and SLA and KPI definitions for each service.
Integration of BaFin document requirements under DORA into the service descriptions.
Coordination with IT, compliance, risk and operations teams to validate all service descriptions.
Specifically for governance & monitoring: definition of governance cadence, evidence delivery processes, audit support and definition of measurable KPIs and measurement methods.
Ensuring that all services are standardized, measurable and documented in an audit-proof manner.
Result: Approved service catalog with eight services as a binding basis for delivery, governance and audits; transparent SLAs/KPIs for each service and DORA/BAIT/MaRisk-compliant documentation with clear responsibilities and evidence trails.
Technologies and tools: Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Office 365.
Wolfgang F.
Last position:
AI Driving License Trainer at KI-Trainer WIFI Wien
Christian T.
Last position:
Senior Consultant / ICS at Media-related company
- Revised the internal control system following a transformation
- Surveyed current processes and analyzed target processes
- Adjusted financial controls and conducted design and operational tests
- Provided strategic consulting at management level
- Outcome: updated ICS approved by audit bodies; follow-up projects resulting from the achieved results
- Focus areas: ICS, finance processes, governance, design and operational testing, executive consulting
Gerald G.
Last position:
Data Design Authority at Department of Government Enablement
- Responsible for realigning the data architecture of the Abu Dhabi government to achieve a fully AI-driven public administration
- Definition of modeling standards
- Creation of a conceptual and logical model for the entire Abu Dhabi government administration
- Definition of data quality and data security standards
Elisabeth S.
Last position:
Consultant at Elisabeth Scheidl Consulting e.U.
- All services are tailored and flexible to meet customer needs
- High-quality and comprehensive QA services
- Guidance and support to ensure compliance with all GCP, ICH, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements
- Preparation and advice to ensure inspection readiness of clinical trials, involved personnel and related processes
- Audits of processes and systems relevant to the successful conduct of clinical trials
- Provision of outsourced data protection officer (DPO) services
Thomas U.
Last position:
Consultant at Henrich Baustoffe
- Developing the required views and KPIs in collaboration with the different departments and management
- Preparing and modeling the various data sources
- Implementing the company-wide and cross-department dashboard in Microsoft Power BI
Anton L.
Last position:
CISO & Interim DPO at Finmatics GmbH
- Built the company’s entire security function from zero to ISO-aligned, audit-ready operation (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2).
- Delivered enterprise-grade security posture enabling regulated customer onboarding and due-diligence success.
- Embedded automated security controls (SAST, DAST, secrets, vuln scanning) into CI/CD for a growing SaaS engineering team, removing security as a deployment bottleneck.
- Cut third-party risk exposure by ~70% by replacing manual vendor reviews with an automated, LLM-driven risk scoring and approval pipeline.
- Led board-level security, customer audits, and live incident response.
Harald T.
Last position:
Senior Consultant, Project Management, SAP FI, SAP AA and support for SAP CO, SAP SD and SAP MM at N.N.
- Project management
- Process consulting for clients
- Writing functional and technical specifications, training documents and work instructions
- Supporting staff in the finance department
- Universal Journal
- Customizing SAP FI (SAP FI-GL, SAP FI-AR, SAP FI-AP, SAP FI-AA, SAP FI-AM, SAP FI-BL, SAP FI-SL), parts of SAP CO, SAP SD, SAP MM, SAP SCM, SAP WF
- Advising on and implementing the chart of accounts for global use
- Advising and implementing SAP business partner (BP)
- Implementing ledgers
- Document splitting
- Inventory valuation
- Dunning
- Bank accounting: automated payment runs (SEPA, PAIN, DTAZV), electronic bank statement (CAMT formats)
- Rollouts in Australia, USA, Brazil, Germany, Austria
- Technical enhancements in payment transactions
- Bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable accounting
- All closing tasks (foreign currency valuation, receivables valuation, aging analysis)
- Reporting
- Programming based on ABAP OO
- Greenfield and brownfield approach
- Rollouts in USA, Brazil, Australia, China
- IFRS and local GAAPs
- Migration with MYD or transformation
Peter K.
Last position:
Sabbatical
Michael H.
Last position:
Voest AG
SAP S/4HANA authorizations: Project NEXUS, implementation of the authorization concept for Voest branch
Implementation of the authorization concept for Voest Bulgaria for the SAP modules FI, AM, CO, MM, SD, PP, PM, PS, QM, WM and Fiori
Design, definition and implementation in the rollout
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Statistics of experts using GDPR
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
17
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Strategy
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Legal, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Vienna using GDPR
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 19 Sep 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 (86%)
- Banking and Finance (79%)
- Professional Services (71%)
- Media and Entertainment (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
- Retail (50%)
- Automotive (36%)
- Education (36%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Scope and purpose
The General Data Protection Regulation, commonly called GDPR or EU GDPR, sets rules for processing personal data in the European Union. It applies to companies that collect, store, analyze or share information about identifiable people, including customer, employee and online user data. Its focus includes lawful processing, transparency, security and individual rights.
Core compliance work
GDPR specialists translate legal requirements into practical controls for business and technology teams. Their work can cover records of processing, privacy notices, consent flows, data retention, access requests, breach procedures and processor contracts. They also help define responsibilities between controllers and processors.
Systems and tooling
GDPR work touches websites, mobile applications, CRM systems, cloud services, analytics tools and internal platforms. Experts review data flows, permissions, tracking technologies, encryption, logging and deletion routines. They may work with consent management platforms, data discovery tools, identity systems and ticketing workflows to make privacy controls repeatable.
When companies need support
Companies often bring in freelance GDPR expertise during a new product launch, cloud migration, international expansion or major change to their data practices. A focused review can also expose gaps before an audit, supplier onboarding or a high-risk processing activity.
- Map personal data across systems and vendors
- Review consent, notices and user-rights processes
- Assess processors, transfers and security measures
- Prepare remediation plans and operating procedures
Working across Vienna
Vienna companies in sectors such as finance, healthcare, public services, retail and technology may need privacy expertise that fits both regulated operations and fast-moving digital work. Freelance specialists can collaborate remotely or on site with legal, security, product and IT teams. Clear English is useful for international stakeholders, while German can support local documentation and workshops.
What strong experts bring
Strong GDPR professionals combine regulatory interpretation with practical delivery. They can explain why a control matters, identify the evidence needed, and turn findings into owners, deadlines and measurable actions. Look for experience with privacy by design, data protection impact assessments, vendor risk, cross-border transfers and incident response, plus the judgment to distinguish material risk from unnecessary process.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around GDPR.
The General Data Protection Regulation governs how organizations process personal data of people in the European Union. It covers lawful bases, transparency, security, retention, international transfers and rights such as access, correction and erasure.
GDPR is a specific European Union regulation with defined obligations, rights and enforcement mechanisms. General privacy compliance may also include national laws, sector rules, contractual duties and standards that apply alongside it.
A strong GDPR expert often understands information security, data governance, vendor management and privacy engineering. Experience with cloud services, consent management, identity access, incident response and data mapping is also valuable.
The right GDPR expertise depends on the scope and risk of the processing activity, not on a fixed project duration. A focused notice or process review may need a narrow specialist, while a multi-system program requires experience across governance, technology, contracts and implementation.
Yes, GDPR work is often suitable for remote collaboration because documents, data maps, interviews and control reviews can be handled online. On-site workshops in Vienna can still help when teams need to align on processes, system ownership or sensitive operational details.
The EU GDPR can apply to organizations outside the European Union when they offer goods or services to people in the EU or monitor their behavior there. The specific application depends on the organization’s activities, processing context and connection to people in the EU.
A capable GDPR expert connects requirements to concrete evidence, owners and controls rather than delivering only broad policy language. Ask how they handle data inventories, lawful bases, processor reviews, data protection impact assessments and remediation priorities.
A GDPR specialist may deliver data-flow maps, records of processing, privacy notices, consent designs, risk assessments, vendor reviews and breach procedures. They can also establish operating guidance and help teams embed privacy by design into products and internal processes.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used GDPR in their recent projects is 118 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 941 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used GDPR in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used GDPR in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used GDPR in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (14%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Information Technology (86%), Banking and Finance (79%), and Professional Services (71%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Vienna, Austria who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (93%), and Strategy (79%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used GDPR
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