heyData
Berlin compliance platform that includes an appointed data protection officer in every published plan
Quick Overview
| Company | heyData GmbH, HRB 242016 B Amtsgericht Charlottenburg |
|---|---|
| Category | Data Privacy Management Software |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | 2020 |
| EU Presence | EU (Germany) |
| Data Location | EU, on an ISO 27001-certified host the vendor does not name |
| Open Source | No |
| Compliance | ISO 27001-certified hosting; TUEV-certified data protection officers |
| Pricing | Data Privacy Starter from EUR 65 per month (EUR 59 billed annually) / Professional from EUR 120 (EUR 99 annually) / Enterprise from EUR 178 (EUR 169 annually); final price depends on company size and modules |
| Replaces | OneTrust, TrustArc |
Detailed Review
heyData is a Berlin company, heyData GmbH, registered at the district court of Charlottenburg under HRB 242016 B and founded in 2020. It reports more than 2,500 customers and a team of over 70.
Beyond data privacy it sells information security, ISO 27001, NIS2, EU AI Act and whistleblower modules from the same platform, and a group of TUEV-certified data protection officers. The platform is aimed at small and mid-sized companies and start-ups, and it reports a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on G2.
The Data Privacy plans are published: Starter from EUR 65 a month (EUR 59 billed annually), Professional from EUR 120 (EUR 99), and Enterprise from EUR 178 (EUR 169), with the final price set by company size and modules.
Every plan includes the appointment of a data protection officer, a data protection audit and documentation. DPIA, training and the data protection seal start at Professional, and vendor risk management is limited. The host is described as ISO 27001 certified but is not named.
What heyData does well
- Published entry prices from EUR 59 a month billed annually
- External data protection officer appointment included in every plan
- DPIA, vendor risk and policy management on the same platform
- German GmbH with commercial register number
Where heyData falls short
- Entry tier is documentation-led, with limited vendor risk and no DPIA
- Final price depends on company size and modules
- The hosting provider is not named
- Liability caps per tier run from EUR 50,000 to EUR 250,000
Standout feature. It bundles an appointed data protection officer into every published monthly plan.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Published entry prices from EUR 59 a month billed annually
- External data protection officer appointment included in every plan
- DPIA, vendor risk and policy management on the same platform
- German GmbH with commercial register number
Cons
- Entry tier is documentation-led, with limited vendor risk and no DPIA
- Final price depends on company size and modules
- The hosting provider is not named
- Liability caps per tier run from EUR 50,000 to EUR 250,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is heyData?
heyData is a Berlin company, heyData GmbH, registered at the district court of Charlottenburg under HRB 242016 B and founded in 2020. It reports more than 2,500 customers and a team of over 70.
Beyond data privacy it sells information security, ISO 27001, NIS2, EU AI Act and whistleblower modules from the same platform, and a group of TUEV-certified data protection officers. The platform is aimed at small and mid-sized companies and start-ups, and it reports a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on G2.
Where is heyData based?
heyData operates from Berlin, Germany, which places it under EU (Germany). Compliance: ISO 27001-certified hosting; TUEV-certified data protection officers.
What does heyData cost?
Data Privacy Starter from EUR 65 per month (EUR 59 billed annually) / Professional from EUR 120 (EUR 99 annually) / Enterprise from EUR 178 (EUR 169 annually); final price depends on company size and modules.
Who is heyData best for?
Small and growing companies wanting software plus an appointed data protection officer. It bundles an appointed data protection officer into every published monthly plan.
What are the drawbacks of heyData?
Entry tier is documentation-led, with limited vendor risk and no DPIA. Final price depends on company size and modules. The hosting provider is not named. Liability caps per tier run from EUR 50,000 to EUR 250,000.
Is heyData a good alternative to OneTrust?
heyData is built as a European alternative to OneTrust: Berlin compliance platform that includes an appointed data protection officer in every published plan. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does heyData compare to other Data Privacy Management Software?
heyData is one of several European Data Privacy Management Software we cover. It is most often compared with OneTrust, TrustArc.