OBSECOM GmbH
OBSECOM provides external Data Protection Officers and GDPR EU Representatives for Swiss and non-EU companies. They offer comprehensive data protection services, including compliance, process design, and management via their digital platform.
OBSECOM GmbH offers specialized data protection services for companies operating in Switzerland and internationally. As external Data Protection Officers, they assist organizations in achieving FADP compliance and mitigating business risks. Their services include designing and implementing standard operating procedures, providing guidance on specific data protection matters, and offering training. For non-EU companies processing personal data in the EU, OBSECOM provides EU Representative services under Article 27 GDPR. They act as a liaison with data subjects and cooperate with supervisory authorities to ensure GDPR compliance. This service is crucial for companies offering goods or services to, or monitoring the behavior of, individuals within the EU. OBSECOM also utilizes its digital platform, OBSECOM digital platform (ODP), to support data protection management. This platform aids in creating and maintaining data protection documentation, fulfilling verification obligations, and ensuring continuous compliance with data protection guidelines through features like task management and document storage.
About
**Who they are**
OBSECOM GmbH provides external Data Protection Officers and GDPR EU Representatives for Swiss and non-EU companies. They offer comprehensive data protection services, including compliance, process design, and management via their digital platform.
**Expertise & scope**
* Appointed as an EU Representative under Article 27 GDPR for non-EU companies processing personal data of EU data subjects in connection with offering goods/services or monitoring behavior.
* Supports Swiss companies as a data protection consultant in complying with new data protection legal provisions.
* Offers data protection management software via the OBSECOM platform to aid in creating and maintaining data protection documentation.
* Platform features include wizards, templates, and workflows for document creation, fulfilling verification obligations of the revDSG.
* Provides ongoing support through the digital platform, including documentation of technical/organizational measures, recording contractual regulations, creating directories of processing activities, and templates for data protection declarations.
* Facilitates logging data protection violations, provides templates/checklists, and offers task management with reminders.
* Supports processes for data protection impact assessment and risk analysis.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Provides EU Representative services for Swiss companies.
OBSECOM GmbH provides external Data Protection Officers and GDPR EU Representatives for Swiss and non-EU companies. They offer comprehensive data protection services, including compliance, process design, and management via their digital platform.
**Expertise & scope**
* Appointed as an EU Representative under Article 27 GDPR for non-EU companies processing personal data of EU data subjects in connection with offering goods/services or monitoring behavior.
* Supports Swiss companies as a data protection consultant in complying with new data protection legal provisions.
* Offers data protection management software via the OBSECOM platform to aid in creating and maintaining data protection documentation.
* Platform features include wizards, templates, and workflows for document creation, fulfilling verification obligations of the revDSG.
* Provides ongoing support through the digital platform, including documentation of technical/organizational measures, recording contractual regulations, creating directories of processing activities, and templates for data protection declarations.
* Facilitates logging data protection violations, provides templates/checklists, and offers task management with reminders.
* Supports processes for data protection impact assessment and risk analysis.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Provides EU Representative services for Swiss companies.
Additional information
OBSECOM GmbH's EU Representative service is designed for non-EU companies that process personal data of individuals within the European Union. This is a requirement under Article 27 GDPR when offering goods or services to, or monitoring the behavior of, individuals in the EU. The service aims to be a direct point of contact for data subjects and to cooperate with supervisory authorities. Companies interested in appointing an EU Representative can select and order services online, with the setup expected to be ready within 24 hours after order confirmation. This specific offer is intended for commercial customers.
Key Highlights
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Provides EU Representative services under Article 27 GDPR for non-EU companies.
Source
“Under Article 27 GDPR, a non-EU company must appoint an EU Representative if personal data of data subjects in the EU are processed in connection with the offer of goods and services or the monitoring of the behaviour of data subjects. OBSECOM GmbH provides EU Representative services for Swiss companies.”
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Offers a digital platform for data protection management, including documentation and compliance tools.
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“The OBSECOM platform is a powerful data protection management software that supports companies in the creation and maintenance of their data protection documentation.”
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Acts as a direct point of contact for data subjects and cooperates with supervisory authorities.
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“Direct point of contact for data subjects; Cooperation with the supervisory authorities;”
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EU Representative service setup is available within 24 hours after order confirmation.
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“The service will be ready, set up and running within 24 hours after order confirmation.”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Acts as an addressee for supervisory authorities to receive applications and legal documents on behalf of the controller or processor.
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“addressed by supervisory authorities and are authorized to receive legal documents on behalf of the controller or the processor; addressee for supervisory authorities to receive applications, legal;”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Non-EU companies processing EU personal data
- Swiss companies needing data protection consulting
How engagement typically works
- Online service selection and ordering
- Digital platform for ongoing support
Typical deliverables
- Designated GDPR EU Representative
- Data protection documentation support
- Compliance with revDSG and GDPR Article 27
Good to know
- Best when the company is not established in the EU but processes EU personal data.
- Offer is for commercial customers only.
Pricing
Model:
Custom pricing
HQ:
Stuttgart, CH
Languages:
English
Claim status:
Listed
Services & Capabilities
GDPR Article 27 EU/UK Representative
Coverage:
EU, UK, USA, Canada, Asia
Languages:
English
Pricing Basis:
by_scale
Dsar Workflow Support:
Full managed
Regulator Comms Handling:
Full handling
Supports Special Category Data:
Yes
Supports Children Data:
Yes
Supports Biometric Data:
Yes
Supports Health Data:
Yes
Dpa Available:
Yes
Subprocessor List Available:
Yes
Additional gdpr_art27_rep Details
Coverage Details
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Onboarding Steps
Companies can choose their service and order online, with the service expected to be ready within 24 hours after order confirmation.
EU EEA Establishment
The EU Representative is established in the European Union and is authorized to be addressed by and cooperate with supervisory authorities.
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