EU-GDPR Representative Service

At GVZH, we offer dedicated GDPR Representative Services to non-EU organisations, conducting business with clients within the European Union (EU). As your appointed EU Representative under Article  27 GDPR, our team will act as your trusted intermediary and the primary point of contact between your organisation, EU supervisory authorities and data subjects. We will manage all regulatory communications on your behalf, liaising directly with EU data protection authorities and providing expert support in addressing requests, inquiries and compliance matters raised by regulators.

Our team will act as your dedicated contact point for data subjects exercising their rights under the GDPR. Any requests, complaints, or queries from individuals will be promptly forwarded to you, ensuring transparency and timely response. In addition, our team of expert lawyers will provide you with clear and practical guidance on GDPR principles and obligations, to enable your organization to handle data subject requests efficiently and in compliance with applicable requirements.

Our service includes also the provision of a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA), pursuant to Article 30 GDPR, to reflect your organisation’s processing operations. In this respect we will also offer you our expert advice and access to our GDPR training webinar to equip your team with essential regulatory insights and practical guidance on compiling and maintaining your ROPA.

If your organisation is not established in the EU but intends to do business or target individuals within the EU, we would be pleased to assist you. Let us help you navigate your GDPR obligations with confidence, protecting your reputation and enabling you to stay focused on your business objectives. Together, we can bring clarity and added value to your EU market expansion.

Q&A

Is appointing a GDPR Representative a mandatory requirement?

Ye, it is a mandatory requirement pursuant to Article 27 GDPR. More specifically, Organizations which are not established in EU shall designate a GDPR representative in the Union, where the processing activities are related to: (i) the offering of goods or services, irrespective of whether a payment is required to data subjects in the Union; or (ii) the monitoring of data subjects’ behaviour as far as their behaviour takes place within the Union.

Why should you appoint a legal representative?

Appointing an EU representative is critical as it acts as a bridge between your organisation and the diverse stakeholders in the EU, including data subjects and authorities. This is not only a matter of demonstrating compliance with mandatory requirements emanating from GDPR, but also it is a way to build trust, enhance your credibility and facilitate smoother business relationships.

Who is Exempt?

Organizations outside the EU are not required to appoint a representative if:

• the data processing is occasional, does not include, on a large scale, processing of sensitive data or criminal records.
• The data processing is unlikely to result in a risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms.
• The entity is a public authority or body.

Penalties

Non-compliance with Article 27 can result in GDPR fines (up to €10 million or 2% of annual global turnover).