ZMJI Consulting – Building Trust Through Data Protection Compliance

At ZMJI Consulting, we believe that trust is one of the most important pillars in any business relationship.
That’s why we support our clients in achieving GDPR compliance (General Data Protection Regulation – EU Regulation 2016/679), ensuring that personal data is processed ethically, securely, and in full accordance with the law.

What is the GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) aims to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons, particularly their right to privacy and the protection of personal data.
It establishes clear rules on how organizations collect, store, use, and share personal data, ensuring transparency, accountability, and security for data subjects.

What is Personal Data?

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as:

• Name, identification documents (passport, ID card, driver’s license)

• Address and email

• Date of birth and marital status

• Financial or economic information

• Images, videos, and biometric data

• Geolocation and digital identifiers (IP address, cookies, device IDs)

The GDPR also defines special categories of personal data (sensitive data), such as health, biometric, genetic, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, and sexual orientation — which require explicit consent and enhanced protection.
Children’s data is subject to specific safeguards and requires parental consent when applicable.

What Changes for Organizations?

Under the GDPR, organizations must:

• Process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, based on valid legal grounds (such as consent, legitimate interest, or contractual necessity)

• Be transparent about data collection and use

• Enable data subjects to access, rectify, delete, or transfer their data

• Implement robust data protection and information security measures

• Ensure accountability and compliance across all departments — customers, employees, suppliers, and partners

• Maintain a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) and appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) when required

Risks of Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with the GDPR can lead to:

• Formal warnings and corrective measures by supervisory authorities

• Administrative fines of up to €20 million or 4% of the company’s global annual turnover, whichever is higher

• Reputational damage and loss of client trust

How ZMJI Consulting Can Help

Our multidisciplinary advisory team provides comprehensive GDPR compliance solutions, including:

• Impact assessment and GDPR readiness diagnosis

• Data mapping and gap analysis across departments

• Design of new governance policies and data protection procedures

• Practical training sessions for employees and management

• Assisted, documented, and validated implementation

• Outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services

• Ongoing monitoring and regulatory updates

Our Methodology

Aligned with best practices in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), our methodology considers:

• The organization’s operational and regulatory environment

• Internal processes and supporting technologies

• Identification and assessment of privacy and security risks

• Development of structured controls to ensure GDPR compliance

We work across multiple industries — including manufacturing, retail, services, healthcare, construction, financial institutions, pension funds, non-profits, and sports organizations.

At ZMJI Consulting, we approach GDPR compliance not merely as a legal obligation, but as a strategic governance and trust-building initiative that strengthens your organization’s relationships with clients, partners, and employees.

GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation

Consult our team and see how we can help you