XpertDPO delivers the clarity, structure, and credibility needed for data protection due diligence in high-value M&A and corporate transactions.
Find the red flags before the regulator or the buyer does.
Make your documentation defensible.
Support the deal team with credible answers.
Benchmark and score GDPR maturity.
Protect stakeholder and reputational confidence.
Move quickly without sacrificing quality.
Why Choose XpertDPO for Data Protection Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions?
In high-value transactions, data protection risks can delay, devalue, or derail a deal. XpertDPO brings legal-adjacent insight, regulatory alignment, and proven due diligence experience to help you uncover hidden exposures, strengthen the data protection posture, and present a defensible compliance position to buyers, regulators, or acquirers. Whether you’re preparing for sale, advising a client, or evaluating a potential target, we help you move fast, with clarity and credibility.
Our difference:
M&A due diligence experience, not generic audits.
We’ve supported buy- and sell-side data protection due diligence for private equity, tech firms, SaaS companies, and medtech platforms across Europe, the UK, Switzerland, and the U.S.
Legal-aligned, regulator-aware risk framing.
Our reviews align with relevant frameworks, GDPR, Schrems II, Article 32, 35, and 30, while addressing commercial relevance, so you get findings that legal, compliance, and deal teams can act on.
Practical insight for sellers under pressure.
We help prepare the documentation, remediation plans, and narrative sellers need to satisfy due diligence inquiries and avoid surprises at closing.
Support for pre-deal, in-deal, and post-deal phases.
From red-flag reviews to full privacy integration roadmaps, we support every stage of the transaction lifecycle with actionable advice.
Clear prioritisation of high-risk issues.
Our findings are structured to highlight critical exposures so you know what must be fixed, what can be explained, and what poses future risk.
Embedded support for DPOs and advisors.
We partner with your DPO, legal counsel, and M&A advisors to deliver seamless input and support across disciplines.
Trusted by DPOs, law firms, and strategic buyers.
Our work is relied on by data protection officers, M&A teams, and compliance leaders across sectors, helping clients secure deals and demonstrate accountability.
XpertDPO Data Protection Due Diligence Support is built for corporate transactions, providing strategic, risk-based insight into GDPR exposure, compliance posture, and remediation priorities, so buyers, sellers, and advisors can move forward with clarity, confidence, and control.
Our Proven Approach
When data protection risks are overlooked during M&A, they don’t disappear, they become inherited liabilities. XpertDPO’s due diligence model identifies real-world exposure across privacy, security, governance, and risk, enabling smarter, safer corporate transactions.
Scope the deal’s data protection risk early
Map key GDPR assets and exposures
Test legal basis and cross-border transfers
Evaluate documentation and audit trail quality
Highlight red flags and deal blockers
Deliver actionable recommendations post-close
Key Services Included in Data Protection Due Diligence for Corporate M&A
Data Protection Risk Scoping for M&A
GDPR Readiness Assessment
RoPA and Policy Review
International Data Transfers and SCC Validation
Lawful Basis and DPIA Analysis
Vendor and Sub-Processor Chain Review
Data Security and Breach Risk Posture
Deal Risk Register and Red Flag Report
Integration Readiness Advisory
Article 5–30 Compliance Validation
What Our Clients Say About Data Protection Due Diligence for Corporate M&A
We support legal teams, acquirers, and executives preparing for or responding to data protection risks in corporate transactions, from mid-market mergers to cross-border acquisitions. Whether your priority is GDPR red flag discovery, due diligence gap remediation, or post-deal alignment, XpertDPO brings structured insight, legal-aligned clarity, and regulator-aware risk control. Here’s how our clients describe the difference we make:
"We needed to close off outstanding regulator queries before acquisition. XpertDPO stepped in, coordinated engagement with the authority, helped us finalise DSAR remediation, and documented a defensible audit trail. Their clarity and pace helped keep the deal on track."
"XpertDPO helped us understand where real GDPR risk existed and what was just noise. Their due diligence report gave us clear, prioritised actions and made it easier to push back on commercial terms that didn’t reflect the real compliance posture."
"We were on a tight acquisition timeline and needed fast, expert review of RoPA, SCCs, and DPIAs across three jurisdictions. The team at XpertDPO delivered exactly what we needed, concise insights, deal-aligned, and regulator-ready."
Trusted by in-house counsel, transaction teams, and data protection leaders across regulated industries, XpertDPO helps you turn compliance complexity into strategic advantage, before, during, and after the deal.
Data Protection Due Diligence: Choosing the Right Support Partner
Data protection issues can derail a deal or become opportunities to clarify value, protect position, and streamline integration. But not all due diligence approaches are built to handle GDPR risk, cross-border complexity, or real-world operational realities.
In-house teams may lack bandwidth or transactional experience. Consultants may flag issues but miss regulatory nuance, leaving legal teams with vague risks and no clear remediation path. XpertDPO brings deep regulatory experience, legal-adjacent clarity, and deal-focused pragmatism, helping you protect value, clarify obligations, and close with confidence.
| Feature / Factor | In-House DPO / Compliance | Consultant | XpertDPO M&A Due Diligence |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDPR-specific due diligence methodology | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ✔️ |
| Practical risk ratings and remediation advice | ❌ | ⚠️ | ✔️ |
| Cross-border data transfer and Article 28/SCC review | ⚠️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Transaction-aware reporting (pre-deal vs post-deal priorities) | ❌ | ⚠️ | ✔️ |
| Support for ROPA, policy, DPIA and contract analysis | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ✔️ |
| Regulatory engagement or audit risk advisory | ⚠️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Aligned to M&A legal team deliverables | ❌ | ⚠️ | ✔️ |
| Operational insight on security and governance risk | ⚠️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Fast-turnaround, deal-paced delivery | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ✔️ |
| Ongoing support through integration or sale | ⚠️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
XpertDPO’s Due Diligence Services aren’t just about finding risk, they’re about protecting value. We speak your language, understand the deal landscape, and help you make clear, defensible decisions that stand up to regulators, boards, and buyers.
What is data protection due diligence in the context of M&A?
It’s the process of identifying GDPR and privacy-related risks associated with a target company’s data practices, security controls, and legal obligations, before or during a corporate transaction. This helps acquirers and legal teams assess liabilities, valuation impacts, and post-close compliance obligations.
Why does GDPR compliance matter during a corporate acquisition?
A target’s non-compliance can expose the acquiring entity to fines, remediation costs, loss of trust, or regulatory enforcement. Issues like unlawful processing, missing consents, or insecure international transfers can materially affect deal strategy or post-deal operations.
What kind of risks can XpertDPO identify during due diligence?
We identify gaps in RoPA and DPIA documentation, unlawful processing bases, third-party transfer risks (SCCs/TIAs), outdated privacy policies, unresolved DSAR complaints, and poor security measures, among others. We prioritise risks based on severity and deal relevance.
What documentation do you typically review during a GDPR due diligence engagement?
We assess data protection policies, privacy notices, Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), DPIAs, TIAs, breach logs, vendor contracts, and internal compliance reports.
How is your due diligence work structured for fast-moving deals?
We offer red flag reports for early-stage reviews and full GDPR risk assessments for deeper evaluations. Our outputs are prioritised, executive-ready, and aligned with legal timelines and disclosure needs.
Does XpertDPO support both buy-side and sell-side due diligence?
Yes. We assist acquirers with discovery and risk validation, and we help sellers prepare credible documentation, remediate gaps, and respond to buyer inquiries confidently.
Can you help with international data transfer risks in due diligence?
Absolutely. We assess use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, BCRs, and related transfer mechanisms, including risk under Schrems II and the UK/EU data frameworks.
How do you work with solicitors and legal counsel during a transaction?
We support legal teams by identifying and contextualising privacy risks in plain language. Our reports can feed into warranties, disclosures, and schedules, and we provide technical backup when regulators or boards require clarity.
Can XpertDPO assist post-acquisition with privacy integration?
Yes. We help unify policies, close inherited compliance gaps, align data flows, and support the transition to the acquirer’s privacy framework, reducing post-deal risk and strengthening governance.
What sectors do you typically support in GDPR due diligence?
We work with SaaS companies, medtech and health firms, education providers, financial services, and public sector bodies, especially in cross-border or high-risk environments. Our reports are tailored by sector and legal context.