GDPR Experts in Zurich
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Philipp L.
Last position:
External Consultant & Interim Manager at Löffler Management GmbH
- Project Manager for IT Governance and IT Compliance (including ISAE 3402, ISO 27001, DORA and NIS2 implementations)
- Project Manager for Digital Transformation (including ServiceNow)
- Industries: Banking, Insurance and Automotive
Károly A.
Last position:
NIS2 & Risk Strategy Consultant at RRC power solutions GmbH
- Developed a compliant information security management system (ISMS)
- Advanced a modern risk management framework based on NIST for NIS2 compliance
Roland A.
Last position:
Project Manager and Senior Business Analyst at Init Services GmbH
- Project management: Implementation of SAP & EBX integration for master and reference data management and led development of AI supported services for data management and privacy-oriented solutions
- Business analysis: Executed in-depth requirement gathering and data analyzes for MDM implementation, supported service integration using REST APIs to enhance service interoperability, led the requirement gathering, analysis, and implementation of agent-based AI services
- Technologies: SAP BP & FICO & MM, Tibco EBX, n8n, custom AI development in Java, Python, RDBMS, cloud
Stefan B.
Last position:
Co-Founder at Stealth AI Infrastructure Deep-Tech Venture
- Deep-tech venture in enterprise AI model compression for on-premises and edge deployment.
- Built systematic R&D pipeline, business and technical architecture, early investor pipeline, and design partner network across AI verticals, datacentre operators, and robotics/edge computing — from zero.
- Ventures built concurrently, each in a fundamentally different regulatory and technical domain.
Stefan H.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Bechtle Schweiz AG
- Led multiple client projects according to the PRINCE2 standard in the healthcare sector, focusing on migrating existing infrastructures and applications to Bechtle Clouds
- Technologies used: MS Azure, Azure AVD, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Intune, Autopilot, Meraki vMX Firewall, and Bechtle Smart Workplace
- Improved and documented project-related processes
Bartosz P.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager, Product Owner at SoftwareONE
- Led a global enterprise-platform upgrade across 60+ countries, coordinating multiple localizations, integrations, and stakeholder groups from multiple locations, including Europe, US and India.
- Product Owner for a delivery team focused on platform usability, performance, and reliability—owning backlog, roadmap, and KPI outcomes.
- Implemented governance and audit-ready processes that made change safer and more predictable, and improved platform compliance with regulatory requirements.
Ala L.
Last position:
VR/AR/ML Project Site Lead (contract by Experis) at Meta
- Acted as project lead in different internal projects, including the development and implementation of innovative solutions based on machine learning, virtual and augmented reality with the aim of providing great user experience
- Drove project planning, execution and reporting, designed risk mitigation and schedule adjustment plans to bring the projects on the green path
- Directed the process optimization and conducted project reviews by being the liaison between engineering teams and executive stakeholders
- Served as agile coach and led the scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review and sprint retrospective
Antonis V.
Last position:
Security and Audit Consultant at Contractor
Consulting on Cyber Security, Governance, Risk Management, audits, Cloud Security, and compliance in regulated environments.
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Statistics of experts using GDPR
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Experience
27 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
11
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Finance
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
71%
Doctorate
29%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 Zurich 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.
Average rates of experts in Zurich 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 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 (100%)
- Banking and Finance (88%)
- Professional Services (75%)
- Insurance (50%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
- Education (38%)
- Sport (38%)
- Healthcare (25%)
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 or EU GDPR, sets rules for processing personal data. It gives people rights over their information and requires organisations to justify, secure and document how data is used. The framework applies to many organisations that offer services to people in the European Economic Area, even when processing takes place elsewhere.
Where it is used
GDPR expertise supports privacy work across software, healthcare, finance, retail, education and public services. Typical assignments include:
- Mapping personal data flows and processing activities
- Creating records of processing activities and privacy notices
- Running data protection impact assessments
- Reviewing consent, cookies and tracking practices
- Managing data subject access and deletion requests
Ecosystem and tooling
Professionals work with privacy management software, ticketing systems, consent management platforms and data discovery tools. They connect legal requirements with identity management, cloud services, analytics, customer relationship systems and security controls. Familiarity with ISO 27001, privacy by design, data retention and breach response adds practical value.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance expertise during a new product launch, cloud migration, acquisition or international expansion. Support is also useful after a security incident, when internal ownership is unclear or when processing activities have outgrown informal documentation. In Zurich, specialists may need to coordinate with Swiss privacy requirements alongside GDPR obligations and work with multilingual stakeholders.
What strong professionals deliver
Strong GDPR professionals turn broad requirements into decisions, controls and evidence. They can interview business teams, assess legal bases, identify high-risk processing and explain findings to technical and executive audiences. Their deliverables may include a privacy gap assessment, DPIA, processing register, vendor review, incident procedure or remediation plan.
Choosing the right expertise
Look for professionals who can show how they handled a comparable processing context, not only that they know the regulation. Ask how they distinguish a controller from a processor, test whether consent is valid and prioritise remediation. For remote work, agree on access to systems, document ownership, meeting language and escalation paths; on-site collaboration may help when workshops involve several Zurich teams.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about GDPR? Start with the answers below.
GDPR is used to govern how organisations collect, use, store and share personal data. It defines individual rights, accountability duties, security expectations and rules for transferring data across borders.
GDPR and Swiss data protection law share principles such as transparency, purpose limitation and data subject rights, but they are not identical. A specialist can map both regimes to the organisation’s processing activities and identify where separate notices, contracts or controls are needed in Zurich.
A strong General Data Protection Regulation specialist often combines privacy law with information security, vendor risk, records management and process design. Experience with cloud services, cookies, identity systems, incident response and ISO 27001 can make the advice easier to implement.
The right level depends on the scope and risk of the processing. A focused privacy notice review may need a narrower specialist, while a cross-border programme, DPIA portfolio or remediation effort calls for someone who has led comparable work from assessment through evidence and follow-up.
Yes, much of EU GDPR work can be done remotely through secure document sharing, interviews and workflow tools. On-site sessions can still help with data-mapping workshops, stakeholder alignment and sensitive discussions, especially when several Zurich functions must agree on responsibilities.
A useful GDPR assessment should connect findings to specific processing activities, risks, owners and actions. Depending on the brief, deliverables may include a data map, gap analysis, DPIA, vendor review, retention plan, privacy notice updates and a prioritised remediation roadmap.
Ask the specialist to explain a comparable case, the assumptions behind their advice and how they tested implementation in practice. Strong answers distinguish legal interpretation from operational control, address evidence requirements and show how risks were prioritised rather than presenting generic compliance checklists.
A General Data Protection Regulation freelancer needs access to processing information, system owners, contracts, policies and decision-makers. Clear scope, secure access, timely reviews and agreement on whether the work covers GDPR alone or also Swiss requirements help the assignment stay focused.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects is 136 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,089 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 29% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (38%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Banking and Finance (88%), and Professional Services (75%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Zurich, Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Project Management (100%), and Finance (63%).
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