Markus Sell
Chief Executive Officer BDO DIGITAL GmbH, Partner
IT Compliance & Governance
Your reliable partner for IT compliance & governance
In an increasingly digital and data-driven business world, IT compliance and an effective governance structure are becoming ever more important. Companies must comply with legal, regulatory and internal requirements while at the same time driving innovation in order to remain competitive. This is where BDO Digital comes in: We provide you with comprehensive support in the realisation and implementation of your IT compliance and governance strategy - from the initial consultation to sustainable process integration.
Why IT compliance and governance are essential
Compliance and a clear governance framework minimise risks, increase data quality and ensure the protection of sensitive information. Particularly in view of new legal requirements such as the GDPR, the EU Data Act or the AI Act, a solid IT compliance strategy is increasingly becoming a decisive competitive factor.
Advantages of a well thought-out compliance and governance strategy:
- Reduction of risks: Targeted measures protect against data misuse, unauthorised access and reputational damage.
- More efficient processes: Clear guidelines and processes reduce redundancies and errors, which saves time and costs.
- Trust and transparency: verifiably compliant data processing strengthens trust among customers, partners and investors.
The importance of data quality and transparency
Data is one of a company's most valuable resources. Its quality, integrity and traceability are not only crucial for well-founded business decisions, these aspects also provide a relevant basis for decision-making when using artificial intelligence, for example. The handling of data is also a core aspect when it comes to complying with regulatory requirements.
Why companies should know and qualify their data precisely:
- Transparency and efficiency: Only if companies know, classify and manage their data stocks can they efficiently control information flows and avoid unnecessary redundancies.
- Data protection and security: Sensitive information must be protected, correctly labelled and shared in a controlled manner in order to minimise security risks.
- Fulfil regulatory requirements: Data must be auditable and verifiable at all times in order to comply with the legal framework.
- Better decision-making: Companies that have access to high-quality, verified data can carry out more precise analyses and make better-informed decisions.
The influence of data quality on the use of AI
High data quality and transparency are the basis for reliable AI models. Only those who know, classify and structure their data can utilise AI technologies profitably.
- Avoiding bias: Clean and qualified data reduces the risk of incorrect decisions or discrimination in AI systems.
- Security and data protection: the use of AI in particular increases the requirements for protecting sensitive information
- Risk management and control: Companies must ensure that AI-supported decisions remain traceable and meet the applicable compliance requirements.
- Implement regulatory requirements: The EU AI Act demands strict rules for the use of AI. This requires detailed data classification and complete documentation.
Effective implementation of IT compliance & governance
A holistic approach to IT compliance and governance should include the following steps:
BDO DIGITAL GmbH: Your partner for IT compliance & governance
BDO DIGITAL GmbH supports companies in fulfilling legal requirements, establishing governance structures and ensuring the responsible use of AI. With comprehensive advice and tried-and-tested solutions, we help companies to optimise their data processes and implement a sustainable compliance strategy. Our approach:
The role of Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview offers a powerful set of tools and services to technically map compliance and governance requirements. As a centralised solution for the collection, classification and monitoring of data, Microsoft Purview:
Data classification and labelling
Identification and labelling of all relevant information objects based on predefined guidelines or individual requirements. This ensures that sensitive data is traceable at all times and can be handled in a standardised manner according to its need for protection.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Protection of sensitive information against accidental or intentional leakage to unauthorised parties. To this end, DLP monitors data flows in real time, identifies potential risks and takes automatic or manual countermeasures in accordance with defined guidelines.
Audit functions and reporting
Logging of access and data movements so that a detailed forensic analysis can be carried out if required. In addition, regular reports on compliance status, risk situation and security incidents can be generated automatically and distributed to relevant stakeholders.
Centralised control
Bundling of security and compliance policies for all Microsoft 365 services and apps in a single, clear management interface. This simplifies the enforcement of company-wide standards on the one hand and increases transparency regarding the current implementation status of the guidelines on the other.
Use of AI
Integrate AI services (e.g. generative AI or co-pilot scenarios) securely into the existing data landscape with the new Data Security Posture Management functions. DSPM detects unprotected sensitive data, correlates relevant access information and creates recommendations for action to proactively minimise data risks and adhere to compliance requirements when using AI.
Conclusion
As BDO DIGITAL GmbH, we support companies in not only adhering to compliance and governance guidelines on paper, but also integrating them into daily practice. With Microsoft Purview as the technological basis and our many years of experience as a consulting partner, we create a reliable foundation for secure data processes, minimised risks and long-term business success.
Your added value with BDO DIGITAL GmbH:
- Comprehensive advice on compliance and governance
- Technical realisation with Microsoft Purview
- Sustainable support and optimisation of your IT compliance landscape
Rely on future-proof IT compliance and governance now - with BDO DIGITAL GmbH as an experienced partner at your side.