Data Privacy Is Not a One-Time Task — It's an Ongoing Commitment
At Lakeside Consulting Group, we understand that data privacy is a continuous journey, not a one-off initiative. That's why we offer supported staff augmentation services tailored specifically for privacy-focused organizations. Our approach provides the right mix of skilled professionals, proven frameworks, and practical tools to help your business stay ahead of evolving privacy requirements.
Through our unique supported staff augmentation model, we deliver a flexible, efficient, and scalable way to meet your data privacy goals — whether you're building a program from the ground up or strengthening existing efforts. We make it easier to protect personal data, maintain compliance, and build trust with your stakeholders.
We help design and operate effective data privacy programs.
Data Privacy Services
Privacy Maturity / Risk Assessments
We evaluate your current privacy posture, identify gaps against applicable regulations, and build a prioritized roadmap for improvement.
Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA/DPIA)
Structured assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks before launching new products, systems, or processing activities.
Privacy by Design (PbD)
We embed privacy protections into your processes, systems, and products from the ground up — not as an afterthought.
Policy and Standards Development
Practical, enforceable privacy policies and data handling standards written for your organization's specific regulatory context.
Vendor Risk Management
Comprehensive third-party assessment programs to ensure your vendors and partners handle personal data responsibly and compliantly.
Training, Awareness, and Communication
Targeted privacy training that builds employee understanding and fosters a privacy-first culture across your organization.
Data Subject Rights (DSR)
Operational processes to handle access, deletion, correction, and portability requests accurately and within required timeframes.
Data Inventory & Mapping
We document the personal data you collect, where it lives, how it flows, and who has access — creating a clear, defensible data map.
Privacy Program Development
We build structured, sustainable privacy programs aligned to your regulatory obligations, risk appetite, and business objectives.
Privacy Incident Response
Preparation and response support for privacy incidents, including breach notification obligations under applicable law.
Privacy Strategy & Governance
Executive-level guidance on privacy governance structures, accountability frameworks, and long-term program direction.
Cookie and Consent Management
Implementation of compliant consent mechanisms and cookie management strategies aligned to GDPR, CCPA, MCDPA, and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) identifies and evaluates privacy risks for a data processing activity and associated systems, products, and processes. It documents what personal data is collected, how it flows through your organization, and where exposure or compliance risk exists — giving you a clear record to correct issues early and demonstrate accountability to regulators.
Data subject rights are the protections individuals have over their own personal data under laws like GDPR, CCPA, and state privacy statutes — including the right to access, correct, delete, or opt out of the sale of their information. Organizations need a defined process to receive, verify, and fulfill these requests within required timeframes, or risk penalties and reputational damage.
The privacy laws that apply depend on your industry, where your customers are located, and the type of data you handle — common examples include HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and a growing list of state consumer privacy laws. Our team helps you map your specific data practices against the relevant regulations so you know exactly what's required, rather than guessing.
The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) is a state law granting Minnesota residents rights over their personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and the ability to opt out of targeted advertising and data sales. It applies to businesses meeting certain data-processing thresholds, and it introduces obligations around data minimization, risk assessments, and consumer request handling similar to other state privacy laws.
Sensitive personal information is a category of data that carries a higher risk of harm if exposed — think health records, financial account details, biometric data, precise geolocation, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Most privacy laws impose stricter requirements around collecting, processing, and securing this category, often requiring explicit consent or additional safeguards beyond what's needed for ordinary personal data.