Companies of the Group

DSN GROUP is one of the leading data protection service providers in Germany, serving a diverse client base that includes large corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, public organizations, government agencies, churches, non-profits, and more. Over 2,000 clients trust us as their external Data Protection Officer. Our pragmatic approach—“Solutions with Balance”—is embraced across the company. For us, this means finding the best possible solution for each client, and we’re passionate about exploring and discussing every option—not only on data protection matters.

We set you up securely and in full compliance!

Data protection and information security have been our core focus from the start. However, with a commitment to providing our clients with “everything under one roof,” we have expanded our services over the past 20 years. Today, we also offer solutions in LegalTech software, compliance management, and professional training through our own academy.

FIRST PRIVACY GmbH & FIRST PRIVACY B.V.

FIRST PRIVACY provides consulting services to internationally operating companies and organizations on European and international data protection law, as well as on information security and compliance. Founded in 2014 in Bremen, FIRST PRIVACY serves as the external Data Protection Officer and as the GDPR Article 27 representative for numerous corporations. The company has offices in Bremen, Würzburg, and Amsterdam (NL). Peter Suhren serves as Managing Director of FIRST PRIVACY GmbH, while Cihan Parlar and Panagiota Vlachou lead FIRST PRIVACY B.V. Learn more.

datenschutz nord GmbH

datenschutz nord GmbH was founded in 2001 in Bremerhaven and has been headquartered in Bremen's Überseestadt district since 2011. In addition to Bremen, the company operates three other locations in Hamburg, Berlin, and Bielefeld. The team at datenschutz nord includes 53 legal experts, along with 33 specialists in information security, software development, training, and sales. The company is led by Managing Directors Oliver Stutz and Sven Venzke-Caprarese. Learn more.

datenschutz süd GmbH

Founded in 2009 in Würzburg, datenschutz süd GmbH has since expanded to additional locations in Cologne, Stuttgart, and Munich. With a team of 36 legal experts, the company specializes in data protection consulting and serves as an external Data Protection Officer for its clients. For information security and compliance management consulting, datenschutz süd collaborates closely with the datenschutz nord team. The Managing Director of datenschutz süd GmbH is Dr. Christian Borchers. Learn more.

DSN Holding GmbH

DSN Holding GmbH manages administration and infrastructure within the DSN GROUP. Founded in 2017, the Holding’s 20 employees work across finance, IT administration, marketing, HR, and organizational functions, ensuring smooth operations across all group companies. Located in Bremen’s Überseestadt district, DSN Holding is led by Managing Directors Britta Overbeck and Dr. Uwe Schläger. Learn more.

We’re here to help!

We offer comprehensive consulting services: whether you need a Data Protection Officer, want to implement an Information Security Management System, train your team, deploy software for processing activities, or establish a compliance framework within your organization—we’re here for you, and we’ve been doing it for over 20 years!

From our offices across Germany and in the Netherlands, we provide expert advice and, if preferred, support on-site. Use the “Team” button to find all DSN GROUP team members, or simply reach out through our contact form. We look forward to your inquiry!

Interested in joining our team?

If you have expertise in data protection law and a legal background—or are drawn to roles in information security, compliance management, software development, operations, or sales—visit the DSN GROUP careers page. Our job portal lists all current openings. We look forward to meeting you!