Stage 1. Initial Consultation and Company Needs Assessment
Description:
Review of client's business model, types of personal and confidential data processed, industry (healthcare, fintech, SaaS, etc.), jurisdictions (US states, international aspects).
Lawyer's actions:
- Conducting video/written consultation
- Data processing structure analysis
- Determining applicable laws (e.g., CCPA, HIPAA, GLBA)
- Identifying existing third-party agreements (vendors, contractors)