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Your GDPR Representative in the EU

If your business is established outside the EU but processes personal data of individuals in these regions, GDPR requires you to appoint a local EU representative under Article 27.

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EU GDPR Compliance Support

Secure Your Data Processing & Avoid Regulatory Risks

We help companies collecting or processing EU personal data implement GDPR-compliant systems, policies, and safeguards to protect users and ensure lawful operations.

For businesses collecting, storing, or processing personal data of EU residents and needing structured GDPR compliance support.

Complete Solution for GDPR Article 27 Compliance

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Maintain GDPR Article 27 compliance by handling data subject and supervisory authority inquiries through a single secure dashboard. Every request is automatically recorded, fully trackable, and can be exported as a comprehensive case file to meet audit requirements and response timelines.

ROPA Tool

Easily build and maintain your Record of Processing Activities with our step-by-step guided setup. Edit your record at any time, upload an existing version if you prefer, and get automatic reminders for annual reviews to help ensure ongoing GDPR Article 30 compliance.

Verified Badge

Display the GDPR Verified badge on your website to demonstrate your commitment to compliance. The badge connects directly to your public compliance page hosted on Euverify, allowing customers to review your compliance practices and conveniently submit data requests.

Team Administration

Bring your legal, DPO, and compliance teams together in a secure, shared environment. Set user roles, control access levels, and manage all activities through one centralized dashboard.

What does an EU representative actually do?

  • Handles regulator inquiries
  • Receives data subject requests
  • Maintains processing records access
  • Acts as compliance contact

Representative is a contact point but responsibility remains with the company.

Why choose us as your EU representative”

  • Response time to regulators
  • Languages supported
  • Legal team experience
  • Countries covered
  • Dedicated compliance advisor

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Who Needs an EU Representative Under GDPR?

Many organisations outside the European Union assume GDPR only applies to companies physically based in Europe. In reality, the regulation applies to any business that targets or monitors individuals within the EU, regardless of where the company is located.

If your organisation offers goods or services to EU residents, collects personal data through a website, mobile application, or SaaS platform, or tracks user behaviour through analytics, cookies, or marketing tools, you may fall within the territorial scope of GDPR and be required to appoint an EU representative.

This requirement commonly affects:

  • SaaS platforms serving EU customers
  • E-commerce stores shipping to EU countries
  • Marketing and analytics companies tracking EU visitors
  • Recruitment platforms processing EU candidate data
  • Financial services and fintech providers onboarding EU users
  • Mobile apps available in EU app stores
  • Outsourcing companies handling EU customer information

 

Even businesses that do not actively sell in Europe may still be covered if their services are accessible to EU residents and personal data is processed as part of normal operations.

An EU representative acts as your official contact point within the Union, enabling supervisory authorities and individuals to communicate with your organisation regarding GDPR matters. While the representative does not replace your legal responsibility, their presence demonstrates transparency, accountability, and readiness to comply with European data protection standards.

For many international organisations, appointing a representative is not just a legal requirement but also a signal to partners and customers that data protection is taken seriously and managed in line with global compliance expectations.

Businesses That Typically Require a GDPR Representative

If your company operates outside the EU or UK but collects or processes personal data from individuals in these regions, you may be required to appoint a GDPR representative.

DATA PROTECTION LAWS

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Find all the information you require about EU data protection, simply presented. Our tool allows you to compare rules for various topics between regions and check them side-by-side with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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EU Registered

Officially incorporated within the European Union to ensure complete Article 27 representation.

GDPR-Ready by Design

Built specifically to support DSAR management, case monitoring, and regulatory compliance requirements.

EU-Based Data Storage

All data is securely hosted in Frankfurt with end-to-end encryption safeguards.

Compliance Documentation On Demand

Automatically generated records and logs provide verifiable proof of compliance whenever required.

Integrates Effortlessly with Your Compliance Stack

Using Vanta, Sprinto, Drata, or other compliance platforms?

You still require an appointed GDPR Representative under Article 27.