It’s no secret that the cost to mitigate a data breach is skyrocketing. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, the total number of breach victims jumped nearly 500% in the first half of this year compared to 2023.
case study - Manufacturing
Genuine Parts Company
Zaviant helped Genuine Parts Company develop and roll out a robust data security and privacy program across 100 sites and 6 operating entities around the world.
For us, Zaviant has been a true
godsend. They know the regulations,
they know the space, and they have
the technical chops to make it all work.
They’re highly customer-focused and
take a personal approach to the client.
We couldn’t have gotten through these
projects without them.
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Damian Apone
Global Director - Governance, Risk, & Compliance
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For us, Zaviant has been a true
godsend. They know the regulations,
they know the space, and they have
the technical chops to make it all work.
They’re highly customer-focused and
take a personal approach to the client.
We couldn’t have gotten through these
projects without them.
Damian Apone
Global Director - Governance, Risk, & Compliance
Table of Content
Key Issues
US State and International Privacy Law Compliance
OneTrust™ Data Privacy Software Implementation
TM
Third-Party Risk Management
Challenge
Genuine Parts Company, a multinational publicly traded distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, office products, and electrical materials, needed to comply with new data privacy regulations spanning cookie consents, privacy notifications, data subject requests, and more.
Solution
In a concerted multi-year effort, Zaviant helped Genuine Parts Company develop a compliance road map and roll out a comprehensive data privacy program supported by OneTrust™, an industry-leading data protection platform. Initially focused on North America, Zaviant later helped the company expand and localize its data privacy program to cover GPC’s six operating entities around the world. Furthermore, Zaviant developed a vigorous third-party risk management program to help Genuine Parts Company vet, categorize, and assess third parties based on risk profile.
Services Provided
Data Privacy, Security, and Risk
Build or improve upon your data privacy policies and controls.
Third-Party Risk Management
We tailor strategies to your unique risks and compliance needs, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.
Regulatory Compliance & Frameworks
Zaviant's experts anticipate and mitigate cyber risks, safeguarding your data from diverse threats.
Impact
Zaviant established a robust global data security and privacy program across hundreds of websites and six of Genuine Parts Company’s operating entities around the world. By thoroughly addressing compliance and privacy requirements, Zaviant helped the company avoid the burden of costly fines and regulatory enforcement activities. Additionally, by putting a comprehensive third-party risk management program in place, Zaviant helped Genuine Parts Company significantly lower its risk exposure.
Zaviant continues to work closely with the company, guiding the expansion of its privacy program into the European and Asia-Pacific regions.