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 consultancy headquartered in Birmingham, UK, specializing in compliance services across multiple jurisdictions. They aim to transform complex global compliance into a competitive advantage for businesses.
**Expertise & scope**
* Global Outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services
* EU GDPR Article 27 Representative Service
* Swiss FADP Representative Service
* UK GDPR Representative Service
* Thailand Local Representative Section 37 Service
* AI & Vendor Risk Management
* Industry-specific solutions including AI Governance and Data Privacy for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, and Legal-Tech.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Operates with a global footprint, enabling local representation across the UK, EU, Switzerland, and Thailand.
* Offers a practical, business-first approach combining legal and technical expertise.
Formiti is a global data protection consultancy headquartered in Birmingham, UK, specializing in compliance services across multiple jurisdictions. They aim to transform complex global compliance into a competitive advantage for businesses.
**Expertise & scope**
* Global Outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services
* EU GDPR Article 27 Representative Service
* Swiss FADP Representative Service
* UK GDPR Representative Service
* Thailand Local Representative Section 37 Service
* AI & Vendor Risk Management
* Industry-specific solutions including AI Governance and Data Privacy for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, and Legal-Tech.
**Reputation / proof points**
* Operates with a global footprint, enabling local representation across the UK, EU, Switzerland, and Thailand.
* Offers a practical, business-first approach combining legal and technical expertise.
Additional information
Formiti provides a transparent, fixed annual fee structure for its EU GDPR Article 27 Representation service, based on data processing volume, differentiating itself from traditional hourly billing law firms. They emphasize seamless cross-border operations and act as a mandated point of contact for regulators and data subjects. Their services are designed to ensure market access and regulatory adherence for businesses operating internationally.
Key Highlights
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Offers a Swiss FADP Representative Service to secure standing under 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 based on data processing volume.
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“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 a required bridge to EU markets.
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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.”
Certifications & Trust Signals
Buyer Snapshot
Best for
- Businesses requiring a mandated representative in the EU, UK, or Switzerland.
- Companies seeking outsourced DPO services with a global perspective.
- Organizations navigating complex international data protection regulations.
How engagement typically works
- Partnership-focused, integrating with client teams.
- Proactive compliance management.
- Clear, fixed-fee pricing models.
Typical deliverables
- Designated EU/UK/Swiss Representative.
- Outsourced DPO functions (breach management, DSAR handling, regulator communication).
- Compliance frameworks and policy development.
- Certificates for representation.
Good to know
- Best when a provider with a strong UK and EU presence is preferred.
- Suitable for businesses prioritizing transparent, fixed-fee services.
Pricing
Model:
Retainer
HQ:
Birmingham, UK
Languages:
English, German
Timezones:
Europe/London
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.
