Strong Data Protection.
Built to Last.
Citadel Privacy delivers practical, fortress-level privacy, regulatory compliance, and governance services to organizations across Canada and internationally.
Our Core Services
Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) & DPIAs
Identify privacy risks, map data flows, and support compliance for new projects, systems, and programs.
Privacy Officer as a Service (POaaS) & Virtual DPO
On-demand privacy leadership, compliance oversight, and regulatory support.
DSAR, FOIP & ATIP Services
Manage access requests, records searches, redactions, and response preparation.
Breach Response & Incident Management
Support breach investigations, risk assessments, notifications, and remediation.
Staff Training & Privacy Awareness
Privacy and data protection training tailored for employees, managers, and leadership teams.
Vendor & Cross-Border Privacy Assessments
Assess third-party vendors, international data transfers, and privacy risks.
Consent & Direct Marketing Reviews
Review consent practices, marketing activities, privacy notices, and cookie compliance.
EU & UK Representative Services
Article 27 GDPR representation for organizations serving EU and UK residents.
Privacy Compliance Advisory
Advice on PIPA, PIPEDA, HIA, POPA, ATIA, HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, and other privacy laws.
Privacy Policies & Procedures
Draft, review, and update privacy policies, procedures, notices, and governance documents.
Stakeholder Engagement & Privacy Consultations
Facilitate workshops, focus groups, surveys, and privacy engagement activities.
Privacy Project & Staffing Support
Interim privacy expertise, project support, mentoring, and short-term staffing solutions.
The CITADEL PRIVACY Difference
Expertise
Founded by seasoned privacy professionals and Certified Information Privacy Managers (CIPM).
Deep & Broad
Deep Canadian expertise paired with global standards (GDPR-informed).
Actionable & Practical
Professional, practical, and approachable – compliance made achievable.
Long Term Partnership
We serve as a long-term partner, not just a one-time consultant.
Industries We Serve
Healthcare (HIA Specialists)
Energy & Natural Resources
Finance & Insurance
Banking
Technology & Professional Services
Education & Higher Learning
Religious Organizations
Retail & Consumer Goods
Transportation & Logistics
Manufacturing & Industrial
Non-Profit & Charitable Organizations
and many others...
Insights & Resources
Virtual Privacy Officer vs In-House: Making the Right Choice
Many organizations in Alberta and across Canada face the same question: Should we appoint an internal Privacy Officer or engage a Virtual Privacy Officer...
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Key Compliance Considerations for Health Custodians under Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA)
Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA) sets strict rules for the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of health information. As a health custodian (e.g., physicians,...
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Building a Robust Privacy Management Program: Best Practices for Canadian Organizations
In today’s complex regulatory landscape, a strong Privacy Management Program (PMP) is essential for Canadian organizations. It is no longer just a compliance exercise;...
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Whether you need a Virtual Privacy Officer, full privacy program development, or specialized regulatory compliance support, our team is ready to help.