About us
We believe that success is forged through strong relationships, and that it takes respect and familiarity for those relationships to evolve. The way we spearhead our clients’ success is by tailoring practical solutions that enable organisations to build trust with their consumers, efficiently, constructively and with respect. Delivered seamlessly and on demand, our full suite of privacy consulting services encompasses everything you need to transform your privacy compliance efforts into competitive advantage.
Insight that yields results
Shyield Consulting is a boutique privacy and data protection consultancy that provides comprehensive advice to assist organisations manage risk and build trust with customers. Our industry expertise enables us to devise actionable solutions that complement existing processes and align with our clients' business objectives, ensuring consistent value generation. We work with our partners to achieve measurable results and meet compliance requirements.
By partnering with us, you can expect dynamic engagement but consistent attention to detail throughout every interaction. We offer services spanning the entire privacy programme operational life cycle, from conducting risk assessments through drafting company-wide policies to operationalising policy requirements. Utilising a versatile service delivery model, we are able to assist clients with assignments on a project-by-project or on a retainer basis.
Our principal
Damyan Rapalov
FIP, CIPM, CIPP/E, LL.B
Damyan is a certified information privacy practitioner with substantial experience in all facets of privacy programme management. Technology-savvy with keen interest in information security and regulatory compliance, he is an analytical thinker capable of reorganising sophisticated information into plain advice and reverse - to devise efficient strategic solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems. Effective communicator with rich cultural awareness and the ability to convey information in a respectful, professional manner.
With cross-industry experience encompassing sectors such as insurance, gambling and e-commerce, Damyan acts as a strategic advisor to organisations, helping them navigate both regulatory compliance and commercial issues. Having worked with executive leadership from global conglomerates as well as boutique service providers in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel and Gibraltar, he is capable of building relationships with an array of stakeholders, ensuring continuity of management and culture.
Damyan is a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Professional - Europe (CIPP/E) and holds a law degree (LL.B) from Lancaster University, United Kingdom. He is also recognised as a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
What our clients say
Our services
Regardless of which service you go for, enlisting our assistance is as easy as 1, 2, 3. All you have got to do is schedule a free consultation, fill out our compliance questionnaire and get a tailored action plan.
Virtual Privacy Officer
Privacy compliance is a process that requires continuous improvement of data processing practices. But, as a company with limited resources, you need a solution that is tailored to your needs, provided when you need it and for a fraction of the cost. Hiring us as your Virtual Privacy Officer delivers that and much more:
Ongoing monitoring
Continuous monitoring of your compliance with privacy and data protection frameworks as well as your internal policies.
Operational support
Providing support to stakeholders in performance of day-to-day operational tasks.
Point of contact
Act as a point of contact for concerned customers, third party vendors or official authorities.
Data protection advice
Deliver strategic advice on privacy and data protection matters to senior leadership
Compliance Bundles
You are just starting or have barely started your privacy compliance journey? Need assistance with just a select list of matters? Then, take a look at our Compliance Bundles, listing the most sought-after services we provide or take a look at the full list
of services we can customise to match your needs.
Core
For those just beginning
✔ Gap analysis
✔ Privacy programme roadmap
✔ Data inventory
✔ Customisable templates for Privacy Notice and Policies
✔ Legislative monitoring
✔ Exceptional support
Comprehensive
For those who have begun
✔ Gap analysis
✔ Privacy programme roadmap
✔ Data inventory
✔ Custom-made Privacy Notice and Policies
✔ Cookie consent
✔ Marketing compliance
✔ Vendor assessments
✔ Templates for handling information requests
✔ Legislative monitoring
✔ Exceptional support
Complete
For those who want to lead
✔ Gap analysis
✔ Privacy programme roadmap
✔ Data inventory
✔ Custom-made Privacy Notice and Policies
✔ Cookie consent
✔ Marketing compliance
✔ Vendor assessments
✔ Custom-made process for handling information requests
✔ Data protection impact assessments
✔ Training
✔ Incident response planning
✔ Legislative monitoring
✔ Exceptional support
Your competitive advantage
The ability to maintain a strong business posture in the eyes of your customers, partners and competition. Allowing yourself the luxury to confidently pursue your mission by leveraging our expertise to ensure you build customer trust and operate efficiently. Because with
moderate
risk comes great reward.
