One-on-One Privacy Coaching for Privacy Officers

Privacy Coaching for Privacy Officers

Privacy regulations are tightening, public scrutiny is increasing, and yet—many Privacy Officers find themselves in the role without being dedicated privacy experts. If you’re balancing privacy compliance off the side of your desk or alongside your primary responsibilities, our Privacy Coaching Program is designed to help you navigate the complexity with confidence.

Our program offers practical, one-on-one monthly coaching with a seasoned privacy expert who understands the unique challenges Privacy Officers face working outside their core expertise. We provide guidance, strategic direction, and hands-on support to help you cut through the complexity and make informed decisions about privacy risks and compliance.

Coaching Overview

  • Expert Guidance

    Our coaching connects you with seasoned privacy professionals who have advised numerous organizations and served as Privacy Officers. We've seen it all—the successes and the challenges—and we use this extensive experience to provide you with clear, actionable insights. Whether you're drafting privacy policies, conducting Privacy Impact Assessments, or responding to a regulatory inquiry, we help you navigate the complexities of privacy laws efficiently. Save hours each week with our practical strategies, designed to help you effectively operationalize and manage privacy within your organization.

  • Program Development Support

    Privacy compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes—it requires a structured, well-documented approach and a lot of project management. Our experts help you develop and refine your privacy program, ensuring you have the right-size policies, procedures, and governance in place. From Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Agreements (DPAs) to training employees on privacy best practices, we guide you in building a sustainable, risk-based privacy framework.

  • Real-World Problem Solving

    Privacy challenges rarely come with easy answers. Each session includes dedicated time to troubleshoot urgent issues, such as managing customer data requests, handling privacy breaches, or responding to vendor compliance concerns. You’ll get a toolbox of practical, experience-backed solutions, so you’re not left second-guessing the next steps.

  • Regulatory Preparedness

    Audits and regulatory inquiries can be daunting, but preparation is key. We help you assess gaps in your compliance strategy, implement best practices, and document your privacy initiatives to ensure you’re ready if regulators come knocking. Whether you need help crafting response protocols, refining your consent management practices, or demonstrating accountability, our coaching ensures you stay ahead of compliance risks.

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Coaching Program Questions

  • This program is designed for Privacy Officers who have taken on the role without being dedicated privacy professionals. If you are responsible for privacy compliance but don’t have deep expertise in privacy law, this coaching will help you build the confidence and knowledge you need.

  • The program consists of monthly one-on-one coaching sessions with an experienced privacy expert. Each session is tailored to your needs and includes guidance on policy and program decisions, remediation plans, and practical strategies for privacy compliance. We will develop a Risk Register and Roadmap together to have as an anchor for milestones.

  • Coaching sessions cover a wide range of topics, including:

    • Understanding and applying PIPEDA, provincial, and international privacy laws

    • Developing, enforcing, and monitoring privacy policies and programs

    • Handling access requests and data breaches

    • Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)

    • Ensuring third-party vendor compliance and enforcing Data Processing Agreements

    • Preparing for privacy audits and regulatory reviews

    • Undertaking a data map, retention, and data residency

  • Each session is yours for time for real-world problem solving, so you can bring specific privacy challenges or questions, and your coach will provide actionable solutions.

  • No. This coaching is practical and accessible, designed for professionals without a legal or privacy background. It focuses on what you need to know and how to apply it in your organization.

  • Unlike training, this coaching is personalized and hands-on. Instead of just learning privacy concepts, you’ll get direct guidance on your specific privacy challenges and expert advice on real decisions affecting your organization.

  • We offer support options for clients who require additional guidance between sessions. If you anticipate needing frequent privacy assistance, we can discuss a customized support plan.

  • Your first session is on us! You can book an initial consultation to discuss your needs and see if this program is the right fit for you. Contact us today to get started!

“Let’s turn privacy into a strategic advantage, not just a compliance checkbox.” Sharon Bauer

First session is on us.

With our monthly coaching, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a clear roadmap to fulfill your Privacy Officer duties effectively while minimizing risk.

Book your first session today.