Burke Data & Privacy provides experienced, pragmatic support as a designated independent Data Protection Officers and privacy teams navigating EU, UK, and national data protection obligations. Patrick Burke's European data protection career began in 2006 as European Counsel for a U.S.-based software company, where he advised on cross-border compliance and engaged directly with EU regulators and works councils. That foundation has since expanded through two decades of experience as a New York State Deputy Superintendent, outside counsel, law professor, and Chief Data & Privacy Officer for a top-five global advertising agency, Havas North America.

Burke provides trusted, regulator-ready assistance that relieves the organization’s compliance burden under European and United Kingdom GDPR, AI Act and other regulatory frameworks, while preserving DPO independence, combining legal insight with operational precision.

DPO Support Services

Engagements range from ongoing advisory support to project-based or interim DPO coverage, including:

• Regulatory Compliance – Advising on lawful bases and obligations under GDPR, UK GDPR, the EU Data Act, AI Act, and Digital Services Act.

• DPIAs and Risk Management – Designing practical assessment templates and workflows.

• Vendor and Transfer Management – Negotiating controller–processor agreements and cross-border transfer mechanisms, including SCCs, IDTAs, BCRs, and TIAs.

• Incident Response – Coordinating breach notifications and remediation.

• Data Subject Rights – Implementing DSAR and retention frameworks.

• Training – Delivering GDPR education and compliance education.