

GRETCHEN HERAULT
vCPO
GRETCHEN HERAULT
vCPO
Your Virtual Privacy Officer
Your Virtual Privacy Officer
Managed Privacy Services
As an experienced privacy officer, Gretchen Herault can build or manage your customized privacy program to mitigate risk and maximize the value of your data. Available on a fractional or interim basis to fill vacancies, provide continuity during leaves of absence, or support large projects.
About Gretchen and vCPO
Gretchen Herault simplifies privacy.
Privacy officer, strategist, successful serial program builder.
Gretchen has built global privacy programs from the ground up, and can take your existing program to the next level. Gretchen has deep in-house experience as a lawyer in the financial services, technology, and healthcare industries. She understands start ups and large companies, local and international business.
Get started today with Gretchen.
PREVIOUS PRIVACY OFFICER EXPERIENCE: Monster.com; Nuance Communications, GE Healthcare, Haven Healthcare EDUCATION: Williams College, B.A.; University of Notre Dame, J.D., cum laude ADMITTED IN: Massachusetts (1996); United States Supreme Court (1998) CERTIFICATIONS: Privacy Law Specialist, Certified Information Privacy Professional, and Certified Information Program Manager (as recognized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals and not any state bar); OneTrust Certified Privacy Professional https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/90e4e6ec-db26-402a-95a4-a816f2bee743/public_url
WHY vCPO
The vCPO Difference
1Cost-Effective
- When you hire vCPO, you hire vCPO directly, with no administrative middleman adding management fees.
- vCPO has low overhead compared to traditional law firms and legal staffing agencies.
- Partner-level work at reasonable rates!
2Direct Access to Specialized Expertise
- Deep in-house expertise in all aspects of privacy program management.
- Experience in HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA compliance.
- Former CPO for global companies.
- Personal service from Gretchen; work is not delegated to junior team members.
3Flexible
- Flexible engagement and pricing models, including alternative fee arrangements, project-based pricing, caps, and weekly or hourly rates.
- vCPO takes the time to understand your unique requirements and provides personal, customized service.
- Scalable, defensible solutions.
SERVICES OFFERED
Let vCPO help
What vCPO Will Do
- Assess and map your data.
- Draft privacy policies and procedures. Prepare contract templates and negotiate privacy terms.
- Counsel product teams on privacy by design requirements.
- Prepare incident response plans and run table top exercises.
- Report to the Board.
- Train your staff.
- Prepare regular awareness communications.
- Assist with HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA and other relevant privacy law compliance.
- Advise on strategic privacy and data use questions.
Privacy. Managed.
Gretchen will help you craft a scalable privacy program that manages compliance locally and globally. She'll also help you address your most immediate risks to allow you to manage your organization's data effectively and strategically.
Flexible. Sophisticated.
Every company is different, and Gretchen's broad range of international and start-up experience allows her to flex with your requirements and risk tolerance.
INDUSTRIES SERVED:
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
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