Calligo
Calligo offers transformative data management services, specializing in cloud solutions, managed security, and EU/UK representative services under GDPR Article 27. They empower businesses with data insights and innovation.
Calligo is a transformative data management services provider focused on unlocking the potential of data and embracing cloud opportunities to drive informed decision-making and innovation. They offer a comprehensive suite of services including CloudCore (a managed public cloud platform), Azure managed services, and robust managed security solutions. Specializing in data privacy and governance, Calligo provides EU and UK Representative services as mandated by GDPR Article 27, acting as a compliant point of contact for organizations without an EU or UK establishment. Their expertise extends to cybersecurity, offering risk assessments and managed detection and response. With a commitment to data privacy, sovereignty, and security, Calligo's solutions are designed to meet diverse business needs, regulatory requirements, and data residency mandates. They aim to turn data challenges into opportunities, enabling greater productivity, profitability, and competitive advantage for their clients.
About
**Who they are**
Calligo provides GDPR Article 27 Representative services, acting as an EU or UK Representative for organizations that offer goods or services to individuals in the EU or UK, or monitor their behavior, without having an establishment in these regions.
**Expertise & scope**
* Assesses an organization's requirement for an EU or UK Representative under GDPR.
* Appoints Calligo as the nominated representative and point of contact.
* Advises on updating privacy notices and policies to reflect Calligo's role.
* Offers a range of data management and cloud services, including cloud solutions, managed security, disaster recovery, and backup services.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Certified compliant with international standards in security, availability, and quality management.
* Maintains SOC 2 type 2 continuous service accreditations.
* Has a history of being accepted onto the UK Government’s G-Cloud procurement framework.
* Compliant with Cyber Essentials, a UK government security standard.
* Holds accreditation with the Luxembourg financial services regulator (CSSF) as a Professionel du Secteur Financier (PSF).
Calligo provides GDPR Article 27 Representative services, acting as an EU or UK Representative for organizations that offer goods or services to individuals in the EU or UK, or monitor their behavior, without having an establishment in these regions.
**Expertise & scope**
* Assesses an organization's requirement for an EU or UK Representative under GDPR.
* Appoints Calligo as the nominated representative and point of contact.
* Advises on updating privacy notices and policies to reflect Calligo's role.
* Offers a range of data management and cloud services, including cloud solutions, managed security, disaster recovery, and backup services.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Certified compliant with international standards in security, availability, and quality management.
* Maintains SOC 2 type 2 continuous service accreditations.
* Has a history of being accepted onto the UK Government’s G-Cloud procurement framework.
* Compliant with Cyber Essentials, a UK government security standard.
* Holds accreditation with the Luxembourg financial services regulator (CSSF) as a Professionel du Secteur Financier (PSF).
Additional information
Calligo's approach to GDPR Article 27 representation involves understanding your specific business operations to confirm the necessity of a representative. Once established, they formally act as your EU or UK Representative, requiring an update to your privacy documentation to list Calligo as the point of contact. Beyond representation, Calligo offers comprehensive data management services, including cloud platforms designed for data privacy and sovereignty, managed security services, and robust disaster recovery and backup solutions. These services can support businesses in meeting broader data protection and operational resilience requirements.
Key Highlights
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Calligo acts as an EU or UK Representative for organizations without an establishment in these regions, as required by GDPR Article 27.
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“Any company without an EU establishment that offers goods or services (even for free) to individuals in the EU or monitors their behaviour must appoint an EU representative under Article 27 of the EU GDPR.”
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They offer a global data centre network across nine locations in six jurisdictions, supporting data residency requirements.
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“CloudCore has a global data centre network that covers 9 locations in 6 different jurisdictions.”
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Calligo is certified compliant with international standards in security, availability, and quality management.
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“Calligo is certified compliant with international standards in security, availability and quality management, and is aligned with standards for processing personal data.”
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Their CloudCore platform is SOC 2 type 2 certified and designed for data privacy and sovereignty.
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“Calligo’s CloudCore platform is a highly secure and innovative public cloud platform that offers data privacy and sovereignty at its core. It is twice as fast as AWS and Google for machine learning workloads and is certified SOC 2 type 2.”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Maintains SOC 2 type 2 continuous service accreditations.
Source
“We also maintain SOC 2 type 2 continuous service accreditations that allow us to serve specific local markets”
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Has a history of being annually accepted onto the UK Government’s G-Cloud procurement framework.
Source
“including a history of being annually accepted onto the UK Government’s G-Cloud procurement framework”
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Compliant with Cyber Essentials, a UK government security standard.
Source
“compliance with Cyber Essentials, a UK government security standard”
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Holds accreditation with the Luxembourg financial services regulator (CSSF) as a Professionel du Secteur Financier (PSF).
Source
“and a longstanding accreditation with the Luxembourg financial services regulator, the CSSF, as a Professionel du Secteur Financier (PSF).”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Companies without an EU or UK establishment offering goods/services to individuals in these regions.
- Organizations monitoring the behavior of individuals in the EU or UK.
- Businesses seeking a comprehensive data management partner alongside regulatory representation.
How engagement typically works
- Consultative assessment of representation needs.
- Formal appointment as EU/UK Representative.
- Ongoing support for data management and cloud services.
Typical deliverables
- Designated EU/UK Representative.
- Updated privacy policy guidance.
- Managed cloud infrastructure.
- Managed security services.
- Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS).
- Backup as a Service.
Good to know
- Best when an organization requires formal representation due to lack of local establishment and engagement with EU/UK individuals or data.
Pricing
Model:
Per SKU
HQ:
GG
Languages:
English
Claim status:
Listed
Services & Capabilities
GDPR Article 27 EU/UK Representative
Coverage:
EU, UK
Pricing Basis:
custom
Dsar Workflow Support:
Full managed
Regulator Comms Handling:
Full handling
Breach Notification SLA:
Custom
Additional gdpr_art27_rep Details
Coverage Details
Offers both EU and UK Representative services under Article 27 of the respective GDPR regulations., Offers both EU and UK Representative services., EU and UK
Onboarding Steps
Calligo assesses business operations to confirm the need for a representative. Upon confirmation, they appoint themselves as the representative and advise updating privacy notices to reflect this.
EU EEA Establishment
Calligo acts as the representative for companies without an EU or UK establishment.
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