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Governance that's been practised, not just advised.

Data Privacy. AI Governance. Compliance.

A boutique advisory firm based in Dublin, working with clients across Ireland, the UK, the EU, and the US.

Upcoming · 17 November 2026

Riskwise is delivering the Future Edge Creative Sector AI & Privacy Toolkit with Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet: a one-day online session led by Sana Khan and Eoghan Nihill. Applications close 27 October 2026 at noon.

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Who we are

Riskwise GRC helps organisations manage privacy, AI governance and compliance in a practical way. We work with growing technology companies, regulated businesses and international organisations, bringing experience from DPO, compliance and governance roles to the work we deliver. Our support ranges from building governance frameworks and reviewing privacy programmes to providing ongoing advisory and DPO support.

Founder's practice experience
15+ years
Statutory roles held
Data Protection Officer, MLRO, Compliance Officer
Jurisdictions
Ireland, UK, EU, US
Qualifications
Barrister-at-Law · CIPP/E · CIPP/US · CIPM · FIP
Teaching
Griffith College · ACAMS External Faculty · LGCA
Recognition
Women in Tech Ireland Award

Generative AI · EU Market Entry

Privacy framework for a global AI product's European launch

Outcome

Privacy framework and DPO oversight in place for EU launch

Financial Technology · Ongoing DPO

Ongoing DPO support for a global financial risk technology provider

Outcome

Senior privacy oversight embedded across an international operating environment

Payments & Financial Services · Programme Review

Privacy review across eight operational programmes for a regulated payments provider

Outcome

16 specific compliance transition points identified, plus practical remediation actions

Core services

We work with organisations across technology, pharmaceuticals, financial services, publishing, energy, insurance and AI, including listed companies, established international businesses and growing startups from Series A to Series D.

  • AI Governance & EU AI Act Readiness
  • GDPR & Privacy Compliance Advisory
  • Privacy Audits & Gap Assessments
  • Vendor Risk & Contract Governance
  • Compliance Remediation Programmes
  • Policy, Procedure & Framework Design

Training & workshops

Our training is led by an experienced governance practitioner, academic lecturer and ACAMS External Faculty member, and can be delivered in person, online or through your LMS.

We also develop organisation-specific training using your own policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Our training platform is in development, and you can explore it through the working demo.

Governance toolkits

Ready-to-use governance documents and frameworks, written by a practitioner who has held the DPO, MLRO, and Compliance Officer roles.

  • AI Governance Toolkit for Creative Industries
  • EU AI Act Readiness Toolkit
  • Fintech Privacy & AI Framework
  • Vendor Risk Assessment Toolkit
  • GDPR Operational Toolkit
  • AI Governance Playbooks

Insights

This Week in Privacy and AI

Our regular round-up of privacy and AI developments is published on LinkedIn.

Let's talk governance.

Whether you're preparing for the EU AI Act, responding to a DPC enquiry, or building a compliance programme for the first time, we can help.

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AI Governance & EU AI Act Readiness

AI governance programmes, from risk classification and conformity assessments to governance documentation and EU AI Act compliance roadmaps.

GDPR & Privacy Compliance Advisory

GDPR compliance programmes, CCPA/CPRA support, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and ongoing privacy operations for regulated technology businesses.

Privacy Audits & Gap Assessments

Independent audits benchmarked against regulatory standards. We identify gaps, prioritise remediation, and provide clear implementation roadmaps.

Vendor Risk & Contract Governance

Third-party risk frameworks, vendor due diligence programmes, contract review, and supply chain governance.

Compliance Remediation Programmes

Remediation after regulatory findings, DPC enquiries, or internal audits, with clear ownership of each action and progress you can measure.

Policy, Procedure & Framework Design

AI and privacy governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, written to fit how your organisation actually works, so that people follow them.

Compliance Training Platform

Our own compliance training platform, currently in development. It is designed to deliver training built around your policies, with completion tracking and records you can show regulators. You can try the working demo now.

Tell us what you're facing and we'll point you to the right service.

Most engagements start with a short conversation about your regulatory position, deadlines and priorities.

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EU AI Act Readiness Toolkit

A readiness assessment, risk classification matrices, conformity documentation, and an implementation roadmap aligned to the EU AI Act timeline.

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Fintech Privacy & AI Framework

A combined privacy and AI governance framework for regulated fintech businesses subject to GDPR and financial services rules.

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Vendor Risk Assessment Toolkit

Structured due diligence questionnaires, risk scoring matrices, and contract governance templates for managing third-party risk.

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GDPR Operational Toolkit

A set of GDPR documents: RoPA templates, consent frameworks, DPIA processes, data subject rights workflows, and breach response procedures.

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AI Governance Playbooks

Role-specific governance playbooks for leadership, product, and legal teams, turning AI governance obligations into practical steps for each team.

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Industries served
9+
Startup stages
Series A to Series D
Jurisdictions
Ireland, UK, EU, US

Sectors we work in

  • Technology & AIIncluding frontier AI labs and AI product companies
  • Financial Services & FintechBanks, fintechs, investment management and credit unions
  • Pharmaceutical & Life SciencesGlobal pharmaceutical manufacturers
  • Publishing & MediaAcademic publishing and media organisations
  • Energy & UtilitiesEnergy majors and infrastructure operators
  • Insurance & Professional ServicesSpecialist insurers and advisory firms
  • Creative IndustriesDesign, media, and content-led businesses
  • High-Growth StartupsSeries A through D, building compliance as they grow

How we've helped

  1. 01Generative AI · EU Market Entry

    Privacy framework for a global AI product's European launch

    Provided DPO support and built the privacy documentation — policies, notices and governance materials — translating GDPR requirements into practical safeguards for a fast-moving consumer product launch.

    Outcome

    Privacy framework and DPO oversight in place for EU launch

  2. 02Financial Technology · Ongoing DPO

    Ongoing DPO support for a global financial risk technology provider

    Acting as DPO for an international business serving enterprise clients worldwide, providing continuous oversight across governance, contracts and day-to-day operations.

    Outcome

    Senior privacy oversight embedded across an international operating environment

  3. 03Payments & Financial Services · Programme Review

    Privacy review across eight operational programmes for a regulated payments provider

    Reviewed governance documentation spanning payments, fraud, analytics, marketing and vendor management, including a dedicated assessment of a youth-focused product.

    Outcome

    16 specific compliance transition points identified, plus practical remediation actions

Client confidentiality is central to how we work.

We work with organisations across technology, pharmaceuticals, financial services, publishing, energy, insurance and AI, including listed companies, established international businesses and growing startups from Series A to Series D.

Because many of our engagements are confidential, we do not publicly identify clients without permission. Further references and additional case studies are available on request, subject to appropriate confidentiality arrangements.

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LMS-Based Compliance Training

Our own compliance training platform, currently in development, is designed to deliver training built around your organisation's policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations.

In the working demo: courses built around your policies and procedures · completion tracking and progress reporting · training matrix, audit trail, and compliance reports · admin dashboard.

The Riskwise compliance training platform dashboard, from the working demo
From the working demo

AI Governance, GDPR & Privacy Training

Training on AI governance, EU AI Act obligations, GDPR, and data privacy, led by practitioners and delivered in person or live online, tailored to your industry and team.

AI Governance

For boards, product teams and compliance functions – mapped to EU AI Act obligations and your risk profile.

GDPR & Privacy

Role-specific privacy training from legal foundations to operational procedures – tailored for your industry.

Executive & Leadership Workshops

Sessions for senior leaders and boards on accountability, liability, and strategic risk under AI and data protection law.

Governance Awareness Training

Training for all staff that explains what the rules mean in their day-to-day work, so people understand them rather than just ticking a box.

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Sana Khan

Women in Tech Ireland Award Winner

Sana Khan
Founder & Director

Sana Khan is a Barrister-at-Law, IAPP-qualified privacy professional, and governance practitioner with over 15 years of experience across AI governance, privacy law, anti-money laundering, and regulatory compliance.

She is one of Ireland's leading voices on AI governance, and the youngest person to have practised as a barrister in Ireland during her time in private practice. She has held statutory roles, including Data Protection Officer, Compliance Officer, and MLRO, at publicly listed US technology companies, social media companies, fintech firms, and international financial services organisations.

Sana is an Associate Lecturer at Griffith College Dublin, ACAMS External Faculty, and faculty at the London Governance & Compliance Academy. She is a sought-after speaker on AI policy, ethics, and regulatory implementation across Ireland and the UK.

IAPP Qualifications
CIPP/E · CIPP/US · CIPM · FIP (Fellow)
Legal Qualification
Barrister-at-Law (Ireland)
Faculty
ACAMS External Faculty · Griffith College · LGCA
Recognition
Women in Tech Ireland Award Winner

Selected speaking & events

AI Policy & Risk: The Way Forward for Ireland – Griffith College
AI Horizons Ireland 2025 – Speaker
Future Edge 2026: Ethical AI in the Creative Industries
CUMA Future-Proofing Compliance Webinar Series
Wande

Wande

Privacy & AI Governance Analyst

LLB · LLM International Business & Law · CIPP/E

A privacy and AI governance professional with a background in law and regulatory compliance, Wande supports organisations with privacy compliance implementation, AI governance frameworks, remediation planning, and governance documentation. Her research at Griffith College Dublin focused on GDPR accountability and privacy governance within large technology platforms.

Focus: Privacy Audits · GDPR Compliance · Vendor Risk · AI Governance

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Eoghan

Eoghan

Strategic Advisor

Solicitor (Irl & E&W) · MBA · CTA · TEP · CAMS · CIPP/E · CIPM

A dual-qualified solicitor in Ireland and England & Wales, Eoghan has international experience across governance, compliance, risk management, data protection, and financial crime. He has held senior MLRO and DPO responsibilities across Irish and international organisations, and is an experienced lecturer and conference speaker on AI governance, AML, and blockchain regulation.

Focus: Financial Crime · MLRO · Governance · Virtual Assets

LinkedIn →
Weekly on LinkedIn

This Week in Privacy and AI

A weekly round-up of AI regulation, data protection, and privacy news, with a practical view on what each development means for organisations.

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Speaking & programmes

Programme · 2026 · Lead facilitator

Future Edge 2026: Ethical AI in the Creative Industries

A programme from Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet with Screen Ireland and Coimisiún na Meán, helping creative-sector leaders put ethical AI and data protection into practice. Sana delivered the two-day Foundation Workshop and led the AI & Sustainability session.

Programme details →
Conference · Speaker

AI Horizons Ireland 2025

Talk · Griffith College

AI Policy & Risk: The Way Forward for Ireland

Webinar series · CUMA

Future-Proofing Compliance

Teaching & faculty

Faculty

ACAMS External Faculty

About the programme →
Faculty

London Governance & Compliance Academy

Lecturer

Griffith College

Looking for a speaker or a training session?Sana speaks and trains on AI governance, data protection and compliance.

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Let's talk governance.

Whether you're preparing for the EU AI Act, responding to a DPC enquiry, or building a compliance programme for the first time, we can help. Every engagement is led by a senior practitioner and shaped around how your organisation works.

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