In data-driven organizations, trust is earned through compliance and governance. We help clients navigate data protection and regulatory responsibility with clarity and confidence. Whether aligning with HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, or SOC 2, our approach embeds compliance into the fabric of architecture and operations—so it strengthens innovation rather than constrains it.
Strong governance turns data from a byproduct into a strategic asset. We view governance not as bureaucracy, but as the quiet architecture that gives organizations confidence in every decision they make. It’s about protecting trust—ensuring data is accurate, consistent, secure, and available when it’s needed most.
We translate complex requirements into practical controls, ensuring governance, security, and transparency work together seamlessly. Our frameworks emphasize proactive compliance—anticipating change, reducing risk, and maintaining trust. Whether data lives in the cloud, on-premises, or across hybrid environments, we design frameworks that anticipate disruption and preserve continuity.
These governance and compliance frameworks are implemented across our Data Platform and Software Development services, ensuring every system we build meets regulatory standards and organizational policies from day one.
Statement of Work:
- Compliance requirements assessment and gap analysis (HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, FERPA, etc.)
- Risk assessment and threat modeling for data systems and workflows
- Data classification framework design (PII, PHI, confidential, public)
- Access control policies and role-based permissions architecture
- Data retention and deletion policies aligned with regulatory requirements
- Security controls implementation (encryption at rest/transit, audit logging, MFA)
- Privacy impact assessments and data processing agreements
- Incident response plan development and runbooks
- Business continuity and disaster recovery strategy
- Compliance documentation and evidence collection for audits
- Internal audit procedures and control testing frameworks
- Third-party vendor security assessment processes
- Staff training on compliance requirements and data handling
- Ongoing compliance monitoring, reviews, and framework updates
Deliverables:
- Comprehensive compliance gap analysis report with remediation roadmap
- Data governance framework documentation with policies and procedures
- Risk register with mitigation strategies and ownership assignments
- Data classification schema and handling guidelines
- Access control matrix and role definitions with approval workflows
- Security architecture documentation and configuration standards
- Privacy policies, data processing agreements, and consent mechanisms
- Incident response playbooks with escalation procedures
- Disaster recovery plan with RTOs, RPOs, and backup verification
- Audit evidence packages organized by compliance framework
- Internal control documentation and testing results
- Vendor assessment templates and security questionnaires
- Training materials and certification tracking system
- Compliance dashboard with control monitoring and alert thresholds