Client feedback and cases

“We’ve worked with Purpose and Means for a few years now and they continue to provide us with education and training solutions that effectively engage our employees across the globe.”

- Rogelio Aguilar Alamilla, DPO and Head of DPO Services, BNP Paribas

Training for your global teams

Purpose and Means partner with global corporations that span EMEA, LATAM, NA, and APAC, ensuring employees stay informed on local laws, global and local policies, cross-market developments, and emerging technologies.

Each year, we collaborate with clients to prioritise key topics, tailoring our training to meet their specific needs. The result? Simplified compliance, reduced risk exposure, and empowered teams ready to tackle real-world challenges.

We create engaging course materials delivered via live webinars and compiled into interactive digital books and policy packs. These include videos, visually striking presentations, concise text, hands-on exercises, and quizzes that make learning practical and memorable.

Our gamification features, such as leaderboards, drive participation and enable a culture of continuous learning, helping your organisation stay ahead.

“We’ve collaborated with Purpose and Means over the past couple of years where they have structured and facilitated regulatory impact analysis and improvement workshops for our global community of Data Protection Coordinators. We were impressed by their skill, pragmatism and structured approaches.”

- Dr Andreas Gabriel, Head of Group Data Protection, MAN Energy Solutions

Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn

People are the cornerstone of any data protection programme. With constant change being the reality of doing business, leaders must bring diverse groups together - not just to explain upcoming changes, but to involve them in business analysis, prioritisation, and planning. This collaboration ensures the changes are embraced, the plans are realistic, and ownership is shared across the team.

For global companies, local nuances matter. Effective workshops often require bespoke approaches not only due to regulatory differences, but also taking into account local cultural considerations. So for companies with global networks of Data Protection Coordinators or Privacy Stewards, gathering those groups, designing the workshop structure and how the facilitation takes place will vary depending upon the jurisdiction. It's being mindful of these differences that can be the difference between a successful business outcome and a mediocre one.

"Purpose and Means has been a valuable partner in delivering tailored education and training for our HR and Digital Marketing teams, while also enhancing organisational awareness on key data protection topics. Purpose and Means also help our Privacy Week events succeed with some great content."

- Daugaile Syrusaite, Group DPO, CooperCompanies

Prioritising critical processing activities

Operating globally demands a workforce skilled not only in core business areas but also in nuanced, context-specific data protection practices. We provide tailored education and training designed to meet these needs. By engaging directly with your teams, we identify their unique challenges - because generic solutions may tick a box but rarely build the expertise required to manage risks effectively.

In many companies, areas like HR, Digital Marketing, and Product Development carry elevated risks due to their complexity and diverse practices influenced by local laws and regulations, and diverse technologies.

As a small business, Purpose and Means offers the agility to analyse, adapt, and refine training plans in step with your changing business conditions. The outcome? Teams that are informed, confident, and equipped to safeguard critical processes while navigating global regulatory landscapes.

“Purpose and Means facilitated our employee engagement process and helped change the perception of privacy which aided our interactions with employees and management alike."

- Unni Kathe Ottersland, Privacy Compliance Director EMEAP

Your virtual communications department

Data protection leaders operate in fast-moving environments where unresolved issues can escalate, stakeholders demand quick responses, and staying ahead of constant regulatory and technological change is a must.

Successful leaders recognize the importance of year-round employee engagement, creating activities tailored to job roles, addressing knowledge gaps, and building essential skills.

We work with you to develop an Employee Engagement Roadmap aligned with your company’s preferred channels and formats. From intranet portals to diverse materials and tailored news briefings for stakeholder groups, we ensure data protection awareness and capability are elevated across your workforce. The result? Enhanced compliance, proactive risk management, and a culture of informed decision-making.

“Purpose and Means conducted a series of full-day requirement elicitation workshops with our key stakeholder groups that allowed us to pinpoint and prioritise opportunities for improvement.”

- Adam Gell, Deputy Commissioner, Isle of Man Information Commissioner

Structure and facilitation

Data protection is a team effort involving diverse stakeholders - each with distinct roles, obligations, and perspectives. Whether you're a Data Protection Regulator, Data Controller, Processor, or Data Subject, success depends on aligning people, processes, information, and technology.

When it’s time to enhance engagement and refine ways of working, our structured, facilitated workshops and interview-based approach help uncover hidden requirements and viewpoints.

We guide you in sorting, prioritizing, and integrating what you discover, transforming complex issues into clear, actionable steps. The result? A focused strategy, a practical roadmap, and a solid business case to drive meaningful progress in your data protection initiatives.

“Purpose and Means’ assessment of our current data protection practices allowed us to pinpoint and prioritise opportunities for improvement.”

- Lasse Lippert, General Counsel, Flying Tiger Copenhagen

Stronger business alignment and buy-in

In many companies, data protection is seen as a purely legal concern, which can limit funding and buy-in, especially if the legal team’s size or data protection expertise is constrained. However, if data drives your business, it’s essential for data protection to align seamlessly with your business strategy and data touchpoints. It’s not just compliance - it’s a foundation for trust and value creation.

We address gaps by conducting a thorough maturity assessment of your current practices, analysing your business strategy and key programmes, and cultivating a purpose for data protection that resonates across your organisation. From there, we develop a strategy that tightly aligns data protection with your business’s data-driven goals.

Our proven, repeatable approach emphasises strong stakeholder engagement and the use of visual tools, making it easier to secure buy-in and drive meaningful, sustained improvements.

“Purpose and Means’ initial analysis and data protection strategy provided a solid foundation for growing Pandora’s data protection capabilities.”

Daniel Herman Røjtburg, Associate General Counsel, Pandora

Elevate your approach to data protection

In many companies, data protection is viewed as a back-office responsibility - something for the legal team to handle quietly. But this perspective can stall progress, especially in a world where data fuels innovation and multi-stakeholder trust.

True business growth requires integrating data protection into the heart of your strategy. It’s not just a safeguard, it’s a competitive advantage.

Our approach starts with a deep dive into your operations that are dependent upon the processing of personal data. We evaluate your systems, examine your strategic goals, and identify opportunities to embed data protection as a core business enabler.

From there, we develop roadmaps that transforms data protection into a strategic powerhouse. Roadmaps that focus on work packages and deliverables, and roadmaps that communicate business outcomes.

Using interactive methods and intuitive tools, we ensure everyone - from top leadership to frontline teams - understands the value and gets behind the vision.

Because when data protection evolves into a business asset, it stops being a barrier and starts driving results.