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A cybersecurity lawyer who handles GDPR, CCPA, CTA compliance, and SOC 2 readiness so you can close enterprise deals. Serving Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.
GDPR vs CCPA vs SOC 2: What Your Company Needs
GDPR
EU Data Protection- Applies to EU resident data
- No revenue threshold
- 72-hour breach notification
- Data subject rights required
- DPA required for processors
- Fines up to 4% global revenue
CCPA/CPRA
California Privacy- $25M+ revenue threshold
- Or 100K+ CA consumers
- Right to delete/opt-out
- Do Not Sell disclosure
- Privacy policy required
- Private right of action (breaches)
SOC 2
Security Standard- Not legally required
- Required for enterprise sales
- Trust Services Criteria
- Type I (point-in-time)
- Type II (6-12 month period)
- CPA firm audit required
What Enterprise Buyers Expect from Your Company
If you want to sell to large companies, you need to pass their security reviews. Enterprise buyers have checklists, and they will not move forward until you check every box: Privacy Policy (up to date and thorough), Terms of Service (with clear data handling terms), DPA/Data Addendum (a Data Processing Agreement that complies with GDPR, ready to sign), Security Documentation (a SOC 2 report or security whitepaper), Subprocessor List (a published list of your vendors), Incident Response Plan (your plan for handling a data breach), and Cyber Insurance (with appropriate coverage limits). Missing even one of these documents can stall or kill a deal.
What a Data Privacy Lawyer Handles for You
Privacy Policies
Compliant policies for websites and apps. CCPA disclosures, GDPR requirements, cookie consent.
Data Processing Agreements
DPAs, sub-processor lists, and standard contractual clauses for enterprise customers.
SOC 2 Readiness
Policies and procedures for SOC 2 Type I and Type II audits. Trust Services Criteria compliance.
GDPR Compliance
Lawful basis analysis, data subject rights, breach notification, cross-border transfers.
Security Documentation
Security addendums, incident response plans, vendor exhibits for enterprise procurement.
Vendor Questionnaires
Security questionnaires, RFP responses, and due diligence requests from enterprise buyers.
Privacy Compliance Checklist for SaaS Companies
Documentation
Processes
Technical Controls
Organizational
How a Cybersecurity Lawyer Builds Your Privacy Program
Assessment
Map data flows, identify applicable regulations, assess current compliance gaps. Focus on requirements that actually apply.
Policy Development
Draft or update privacy policy, terms of service, DPA, and internal data handling procedures.
Implementation
Implement consent mechanisms, data subject request processes, and breach response procedures.
Ongoing Support
Laws change. Products evolve. Maintain compliance as the business and regulatory landscape evolve.
Data Privacy Lawyer FAQ
Get answers to common questions about our legal services.
If there are any EU users—even free tier users, trial accounts, or website visitors—GDPR likely applies. The regulation covers processing data of EU residents regardless of company location. Many US-only companies adopt GDPR-compliant practices as a baseline because it's good practice and positions them for international expansion.
CCPA applies if any of these thresholds are met: $25M+ annual revenue, buying/selling/sharing personal information of 100,000+ California consumers, or deriving 50%+ of revenue from selling/sharing personal information. CPRA (effective 2023) added new requirements. Even below thresholds, implementing CCPA-compliant practices helps as the company scales.
First, contain and assess the scope. Then determine notification obligations—GDPR requires notification within 72 hours, state laws vary. Document everything. Preserve evidence. Legal requirements differ by regulation and by what data was exposed. Having an incident response plan before a breach occurs makes the process significantly smoother.
A Data Processing Agreement (or Data Processing Addendum) governs how customer data is handled when acting as a 'processor' under GDPR. Required when processing EU personal data on behalf of customers. Enterprise buyers increasingly require DPAs regardless of legal requirements—it has become a standard part of vendor procurement.
SOC 2 is not legally required, but it is effectively required for enterprise sales. Large companies will not use vendors without SOC 2 reports (or equivalents). Type I is a point-in-time assessment; Type II covers a period (usually 6-12 months). Turley Law helps with the policies and procedures needed to pass the audit—a CPA firm handles the actual audit.
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