Formiti
Formiti offers GDPR Article 27 Representation and outsourced DPO services, ensuring global compliance for businesses operating in the EU and UK. Leverage their expertise for seamless market access and regulatory adherence.
Formiti specializes in providing essential GDPR Article 27 Representation and outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services for businesses expanding into the UK and EU markets. With a dedicated presence in Birmingham (UK) and Dublin (EU), Formiti acts as the legal bridge, managing regulatory inquiries and Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) to ensure compliance with GDPR and the UK Data Use Act. Their multi-disciplinary team of legal consultants, privacy experts, and technical operations professionals simplifies complex global data protection frameworks. Formiti offers a proactive compliance engine, making your business accessible to EU citizens and accountable to regulators, thereby transforming global compliance into a competitive advantage. They provide a "DPO-as-a-Service" model for 24/7 global oversight across 120+ jurisdictions. Formiti also extends its services to other regions, including Thailand PDPA Local Representative Service, ensuring comprehensive international data privacy support. By choosing Formiti, businesses can avoid significant fines and operational disruptions associated with non-compliance, focusing instead on growth and market expansion.
About
**Who they are**
Formiti is a global data protection and AI compliance specialist that provides a mandated Swiss FADP Representative service. They act as a domestic representative for businesses seeking to manage communication with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) and data subjects, ensuring continued Swiss market access.
**Expertise & scope**
* Swiss FADP Representative Service: Acts as the mandated domestic representative for compliance with the New Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP).
* EU GDPR Representative Service: Serves as the mandated point of contact for GDPR compliance within the EU.
* UK GDPR Representative Service: Acts as the mandated point of contact for UK GDPR compliance.
* Global Outsourced Data Protection Officer Service: Provides practical, hands-on DPOs who integrate with client teams, managing breaches, DSARs, and regulator communication.
* Life Sciences DPO–DPIA Factory and AI Governance Service
* AI & Vendor Risk Management
* Thailand Data Protection Services: Offers local representative services and PDPA compliance for businesses operating in Thailand.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Headquartered in Birmingham, UK, with a presence indicated by Grosvenor House address across multiple service pages.
Formiti is a global data protection and AI compliance specialist that provides a mandated Swiss FADP Representative service. They act as a domestic representative for businesses seeking to manage communication with the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) and data subjects, ensuring continued Swiss market access.
**Expertise & scope**
* Swiss FADP Representative Service: Acts as the mandated domestic representative for compliance with the New Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP).
* EU GDPR Representative Service: Serves as the mandated point of contact for GDPR compliance within the EU.
* UK GDPR Representative Service: Acts as the mandated point of contact for UK GDPR compliance.
* Global Outsourced Data Protection Officer Service: Provides practical, hands-on DPOs who integrate with client teams, managing breaches, DSARs, and regulator communication.
* Life Sciences DPO–DPIA Factory and AI Governance Service
* AI & Vendor Risk Management
* Thailand Data Protection Services: Offers local representative services and PDPA compliance for businesses operating in Thailand.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Headquartered in Birmingham, UK, with a presence indicated by Grosvenor House address across multiple service pages.
Additional information
Formiti emphasizes a transparent, fixed annual fee structure for its Article 27 compliance services, differentiating itself from traditional law firms that bill by the hour. They offer an instant calculator on their website to help businesses determine their representation needs and associated costs based on data processing volume. This approach aims to provide clarity and avoid hidden retainer fees, facilitating seamless market access and regulatory adherence for international businesses.
Key Highlights
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Offers a mandated Swiss FADP Representative Service to ensure compliance with the New Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection.
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“Secure your standing under the New Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP). We act as your mandated domestic representative, managing communication with the FDPIC and data subjects to ensure Swiss market access.”
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Provides a transparent, fixed annual fee for EU GDPR Article 27 Representation, calculated based on data processing volume.
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“Stop guessing your compliance costs. unlike traditional law firms that bill by the hour, Formiti offers a transparent Fixed Annual Fee based on your data processing volume.”
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Acts as a mandated EU GDPR Representative, serving as the required bridge to EU markets for seamless cross-border operations.
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“Your required bridge to the EU markets. We serve as your mandated EU GDPR Representative point of contact for GDPR, ensuring seamless cross-border operations.”
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Delivers Global Outsourced Data Protection Officer services, integrating with client teams to manage data protection responsibilities.
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“Practical, hands-on Data Protection Officers who integrate with your team. We manage breaches, DSARs, and regulator communication so you don’t have to.”
Certifications & Trust Signals
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Formiti provides a clear, fixed annual fee structure for its Article 27 representation services, avoiding hourly billing.
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“Stop guessing your compliance costs. unlike traditional law firms that bill by the hour, Formiti offers a transparent Fixed Annual Fee based on your data processing volume.”
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Offers an instant calculator to determine representation needs and compliance costs based on data volume.
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“Stop guessing. Use our instant calculator to see if you need representation and get a transparent fee structure based on your data volume.”
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Businesses requiring a mandated representative for Swiss FADP compliance.
- Companies seeking to ensure seamless market access in Switzerland.
- Organizations needing outsourced DPO services for EU, UK, and other global markets.
How engagement typically works
- Fixed annual fee structure for representation services.
- Integrated outsourced DPO model.
- Practical, hands-on compliance support.
Typical deliverables
- Mandated Swiss FADP Representative appointment.
- Management of communication with Swiss regulators (FDPIC).
- Handling of data subject communications.
- Outsourced DPO services including breach management and DSAR handling.
Good to know
- Best when requiring a formal, mandated representative for regulatory compliance in specific jurisdictions.
Pricing
Model:
Retainer
HQ:
Birmingham, UK
Languages:
English, German
Timezones:
Europe/London
Claim status:
Listed
Services & Capabilities
GDPR Article 27 EU/UK Representative
Jurisdictions:
EU
Countries:
GB, EU, TH, SA, AE, IN, US, BR, ZA, AU
Industries:
SaaS, E-commerce, Healthcare, Fintech, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Legal-Tech
Onboarding time:
2–5 days
Pricing model:
Retainer
Included services:
Regulator contact point, DSAR forwarding
Coverage:
EU, UK, Switzerland, Thailand
Pricing Basis:
custom
Dpa Available:
Yes
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
Breach Notification SLA:
Custom
swiss_fadp_rep
Jurisdictions:
CH
Countries:
Switzerland
Pricing model:
Retainer
Coverage:
UK, EU, Switzerland, Thailand
Swiss Entity Location:
Zug
Pricing Basis:
by_scale
Supports Special Category Data:
Yes
Supports Children Data:
Yes
Supports Biometric Data:
Yes
Supports Health Data:
Yes
Dpa Available:
Yes
Breach Notification SLA:
Custom
Dsar Workflow Support:
Full managed
Regulator Comms Handling:
Full handling
Additional gdpr_art27_rep Details
Coverage Details
EU, UK, EU and UK, Provides EU GDPR Representation and UK GDPR Representation as distinct services. Also offers Swiss FADP Representation and Thailand Local Representative services., Covers EU GDPR Representation, UK GDPR Representation, Swiss FADP Representation, and Thailand Local Representative Section 37.
EU EEA Establishment
Maintains an office in Dublin, Ireland (6 Fern Road, Sandyford, Dublin, D18 FP98).
Onboarding Steps
The process involves calculating Article 27 compliance costs, requesting representation, approving the service, and rapid activation.
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