Now advising on AI Legal & Regulatory Compliance Readiness

Governance that's been
practised, not just advised.

A boutique AI governance, privacy, and compliance advisory firm based in Ireland — built for organisations operating at the frontier of technology and regulation.

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CIPP/E · CIPP/US · CIPM · FIP ACAMS External Faculty Barrister-at-Law Women in Tech Ireland Award Griffith College Lecturer
15+ Years in practice
4+ Jurisdictions covered
3+ Statutory roles held

Our work spans

AI & Technology Companies Global Financial Services Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Academic Publishing Energy & Utilities Insurance & Professional Services Creative Industries Fintech & Payments Series A–D Startups Multinational Organisations AI & Technology Companies Global Financial Services Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Academic Publishing Energy & Utilities Insurance & Professional Services Creative Industries Fintech & Payments Series A–D Startups Multinational Organisations

Core services

Practical governance,
built to operate

We don't deliver theoretical frameworks — we build compliance programmes that survive real audits, real regulators, and real operational pressure. Every engagement is senior-led, Ireland-based, and internationally informed.

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AI Governance & EU AI Act Readiness

End-to-end AI governance implementation — from risk classification and conformity assessments to governance documentation and EU AI Act compliance roadmaps.

EU AI Act AI risk tiers Governance docs
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GDPR & Privacy Compliance Advisory

GDPR compliance programmes, CCPA/CPRA support, privacy impact assessments, DPIAs, and ongoing privacy operations — built for regulated technology environments.

GDPR CCPA/CPRA DPIAs Privacy ops
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Privacy Audits & Gap Assessments

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

Gap analysis Benchmarking Remediation
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Vendor Risk & Contract Governance

Third-party risk frameworks, vendor due diligence programmes, contract review, and supply chain governance — your compliance is only as strong as your vendor chain.

Third-party risk Due diligence Contracts
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Compliance Remediation Programmes

Structured remediation following regulatory findings, DPC enquiries, or internal audits — with clear accountability frameworks and measurable outcomes.

Regulatory response DPC Accountability
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Policy, Procedure & Framework Design

AI and privacy governance frameworks, policy suites, and operational procedures — designed to be followed, not filed. Built around your operational reality.

Policy design Governance frameworks Procedures

Governance toolkits

Operational compliance
infrastructure

Production-ready governance resources — built by a practitioner who has held the DPO, MLRO, and Compliance Officer roles. Not starting-point templates. Immediately deployable frameworks.

Featured

AI Governance Toolkit for Creative Industries

Tailored for creative sector organisations navigating the EU AI Act — policies, risk registers, and ethical AI frameworks specific to creative use cases.

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EU AI Act Readiness Toolkit

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

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Fintech Privacy & AI Framework

An integrated privacy and AI governance framework purpose-built for regulated fintech businesses operating under GDPR and financial services obligations.

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Vendor Risk Assessment Toolkit

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

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GDPR Operational Toolkit

Complete GDPR documentation suite — RoPA templates, consent frameworks, DPIA processes, data subject rights workflows, and breach response protocols.

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AI Governance Playbooks

Role-specific governance playbooks for leadership, product, and legal teams — translating AI governance obligations into operational action plans.

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Client overview

Trusted across industries,
sectors, and growth stages

RiskWise GRC works with organisations at every stage — from venture-backed startups navigating their first compliance programme, to multinationals managing complex cross-border regulatory obligations. Our clients choose us because we've held the roles they're trying to govern.

9+ Industries served
A–D Startup stages
4+ Jurisdictions
Technology & AI Including frontier AI labs and AI product companies
Financial Services & Fintech Banks, fintechs, investment management
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Global pharmaceutical manufacturers
Publishing & Media Academic publishing and media organisations
Energy & Utilities Energy majors and infrastructure operators
Insurance & Professional Services Specialist insurers and advisory firms
Creative Industries Design, media, and content-led businesses
High-Growth Startups Series A through D — building compliance for scale
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Client confidentiality is a professional obligation, not a marketing choice.

Our client relationships are confidential by default. We have worked with publicly listed technology companies, global pharmaceutical firms, investment and financial services organisations, academic publishers, energy infrastructure businesses, specialist insurers, and a wide range of emerging AI companies and fast-growing startups from Series A through D. References and case studies are available on request, subject to appropriate confidentiality arrangements.

Training & workshops

Expert-led training,
not off-the-shelf courses

Delivered by a practising governance expert, academic lecturer, and ACAMS External Faculty member — not a training company. Available in-person, live online, or embedded in your LMS.

Workshop

AI Governance Training

Practical AI governance for boards, product teams, and compliance functions — mapped to EU AI Act obligations and your organisation's risk profile.

Workshop

GDPR & Privacy Workshops

Role-specific privacy training from legal foundations through to operational procedures — tailored for your industry and team maturity.

Digital

LMS-Based Compliance Training

Scalable compliance training modules deployable across your organisation via your existing learning management system.

Executive

Executive & Leadership Workshops

Governance literacy sessions for C-suite and board-level leaders — focused on accountability, liability, and strategic risk under AI and data regulation.

Internal

Governance Awareness Training

Organisation-wide compliance culture programmes — practical, engaging, and designed to build genuine understanding rather than checkbox compliance.

About

Sana Khan
Women in Tech
Ireland Award Winner

Sana Khan
Founder & Principal Advisor

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 giants, 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
Author: Building & Maintaining a Robust Sanctions Compliance Program

Our team

Senior practitioners,
not generalist consultants

Every member of the RiskWise GRC team has held statutory compliance roles, operated in regulated environments, and brings practitioner-grade expertise — not advisory theory.

Sana Khan

Sana Khan

Founder & Director

Barrister-at-Law · CIPP/E · CIPP/US · CIPM · FIP · CAMS

An internationally recognised privacy practitioner and lecturer, Sana brings 15+ years spanning AI governance, data protection, financial crime compliance, and regulatory remediation. She has held MLRO and DPO roles at multinational technology organisations, fintech businesses, and financial services firms across Europe and the United States.

AI Governance GDPR AML / MLRO DPO
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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.

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 brings extensive 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.

Financial Crime MLRO Governance Virtual Assets
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Work with us

Let's talk governance.

Whether you're preparing for an EU AI Act deadline, navigating a DPC enquiry, or building a compliance programme from scratch — we can help. Engagements are senior-led, tailored, and designed around your operational reality.

Location Dublin, Ireland
Reach Ireland · UK · EU · USA
Email sana@riskwisegrc.com
General info@riskwisegrc.com
Wande wande@riskwisegrc.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sanakhanbl

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