Data Privacy M&A Due-Diligence

Data Privacy M&A Due-Diligence Services for Buyers, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Venture Capital

Today’s digitally driven world has dramatically changed the M&A landscape in terms of due-diligence as data privacy issues are now front and center for buyers. From growing regulations (i.e., GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, and others) to the constant barrage of cyberattacks where nefarious hackers are seeking out data for exploitation, data privacy – and data security – issues must be thoroughly assessed throughout the entire M&A lifecycle.

Topics to tackle when performing data privacy M&A due-diligence measures include determining exactly what types of data does the target company have, and more specifically, how has the target collected, used, shared & disclosed, stored, protected, retained, and disposed of data (i.e., employee data, customer data, etc.).

Centris has spent years working with organizations all throughout the globe in helping our valued clients solve complex data privacy and data security challenges. From developing comprehensive data privacy programs to undertaking extensive data mapping exercises, our understanding of data privacy – and its impact on the M&A landscape – is well-known.

Centris’ data privacy M&A Due-Diligence engagements consist of the following phases:

Phase I: Scoping & Gap Assessment:

Centris’ Phase I activities consist of various Pre-M&A activities for determining an organization’s current data privacy posture against both industry best practices and required regulations. From scoping considerations to assessing current and planned data privacy initiatives and key projects, Centris undertakes a rigorous screening of the target company for ensuring all data privacy criteria is thoroughly examined.

The end result is a detailed Phase II Scoping & Gap Assessment Report that buyers can rely on with full confidence during the M&A lifecycle. Afterall, laws and regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – and others – are only the beginning in what’s sure to be a constant flow of data privacy measures being pushed to organizations all throughout the globe.

With Centris, we offer a wide range of data privacy services, including assessments & programs, data governance, data mapping, PIA, DPIA, GDPR assessments, CCPA/CPRA assessments, international international privacy assessments, U.S. state privacy assessments, EU Cloud Code of Conduct, Microsoft SSPA/DPR, along with data privacy programs.

We also offer our CENTRIS ONE portal, well-researched, professionally developed information security, cybersecurity, risk management, and privacy documentation for helping businesses all across the globe with growing regulatory compliance reporting mandates.

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Because the M&A lifecycle is unique with different stages, deliverables, and outcomes, Centris aligns our data privacy M&A due-diligence measures to mirror such activities. Our approach is comprehensive, yet efficient, and highly-detailed, generating key deliverables and metrics you can rely on for M&A.

Additionally, Centris has vast experience in working with various software platforms and solutions (i.e., DealRoom, Midaxo, etc.) that aid and facilitate the entire M&A due-diligence process from beginning to end. Every deal is different, that’s for sure, regardless, proper due-diligence can greatly benefit from any number of well-known M&A software platforms currently on the market.

Phase II: Findings and Recommendations:

Buyers need detailed, concise, yet easy-to-understand and interpret findings for data privacy due-diligence. With Centris, our Scoping & Gap Assessment Report gives buyers an exhaustive overview of essentially anything related to data privacy for a target company. Specifically, our report contains detailed information relating to key data privacy resources, (i.e., data privacy programs, training, etc.) documentation (i.e., data privacy policies and procedures), various initiatives (i.e., data privacy impact assessments) and so much more.

We go above and beyond to ensure that our reporting is complete, transparent, but most-important, value-added in helping you make the critical decision to acquire the company, or not. Our M&A and IPO services include Cyber, IT, and data privacy due-diligence services, along with Pre-IPO corporate training.

Phase III: Remediation, Implementation & Integration:

If the deal goes through, Centris is with you, every step of the way to assist in any post M&A activities relating to data privacy remediation, implementation, and integration.

Proven Expertise in Data Privacy M&A Due-Diligence

Years of data privacy expertise that translates into unmatched M&A due-diligence services.
Results oriented services that yield a true ROI for buyers and all stakeholders.
Seasoned North American and global data privacy experts.

"Today, security is a boardroom issue, and the implications associated with it can seriously diminish the value of a future organization, especially with regard to sensitive data."
- Gartner

Data Privacy Due-Diligence Experts

Centris offers extensive data privacy due-diligence measures throughout the entire M&A lifecycle, which includes an exhaustive list of activities undertaken before, during, and after the deal closes. Our deep experience in working with private equity firms, hedge funds, venture capital investors over the years has allowed Centris to develop an incredibly comprehensive, yet efficient data privacy due-diligence methodology that is second-to-none.

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