Frequently asked Questions

We help startups build a strong foundation for compliance from the ground up, avoiding costly surprises down the road. And if you’re hoping for a big IPO or sale in the future, privacy and AI compliance are part of how your company’s “value” will be calculated, so it’s best to start working that into your plans now.

Small businesses: We provide practical and affordable data privacy solutions for small businesses, offering subscription-based support without the need for extra headcount.

We offer scalable solutions to support the growth of medium-sized businesses while ensuring data privacy remains a priority.  As your business grows, it will inevitably attract more scrutiny, and you will have to deal with the reality of hiring outside counsel and needing actionable, scalable compliance practices.

While we specialize in helping startups and SMBs navigate data privacy, our expertise extends to enterprises of all sizes. For larger organizations with complex data ecosystems and multinational operations, we offer tailored solutions to address your unique challenges and ensure compliance across all jurisdictions. Whether you're facing GDPR, CCPA, or other emerging regulations, we can help you build a robust and scalable data privacy framework.

Investors are increasingly recognizing that data privacy is not just a compliance issue, but a critical factor in a company's long-term success. Aetos Data Consulting offers investors a unique advantage by providing expert guidance and strategic solutions to navigate the complex world of data privacy and AI regulation. With Aetos as a trusted partner, investors can:

• Mitigate Risk: Identify and address potential data privacy risks in their portfolio companies, reducing the likelihood of costly fines, legal battles, and reputational damage.

• Enhance Value: Help portfolio companies implement robust data privacy practices that build trust with customers, strengthen brand reputation, and drive sustainable growth.

• Gain a Competitive Edge: Position their portfolio companies as leaders in data privacy, attracting customers and investors who prioritize ethical and responsible data handling.

• Navigate the Evolving Landscape: Stay ahead of the curve with Aetos' expertise on emerging regulations, technologies, and best practices in data privacy and AI.

By including Aetos in their stable of resources, investors gain access to a proactive and strategic partner who can help them maximize the value of their investments while ensuring compliance and ethical data practices.

This is definitely a “today” problem for all businesses - these regulations and laws apply to every business (and its customers), regardless of their size or where they are in their lifecycle.  

Also, customers and investors are increasingly aware of, and sensitive to, how businesses handle their personal and sensitive data, so if you want to build trust with your audience, and win business or increase your IPO valuation, you will need to demonstrate that you are sensitive to how you handle personal data and AI.

Additionally, the costs of not complying with these regulations only compound and grow over time, and a GDPR penalty can be up to 4% of global annual turnover and the AI Act’s penalty can be up to 7% of global revenue (not just profits), which can be a very scary risk, and that’s on top of the damage to your business’s reputation and customer trust.

Data privacy regulations still apply to you (and your customers)!

If you manage a mailing list, payment information, names and addresses, or anything else that could possibly identify a human, you need to know the rules and have a plan in place to follow them, or you could be subject to enforcement penalties and place your customers’ trust, and your reputation, at risk.

We’re not trying to scare you, but these rules have a really broad reach and apply to businesses in all sectors, industries, and across geographies.