PIPEDA. SOC 2. PCI DSS. GDPR. We take the complexity out of compliance and get you there without exceptions.
Canadian businesses face a growing range of compliance obligations. Meeting them requires more than a checklist. It requires a partner who has done it before, knows where the gaps are, and can move fast. The Driz Group has helped organizations across Canada achieve and defend compliance on time and on budget.
Compliance Frameworks We CoverFrom Canadian privacy law to international security standards, we manage every compliance requirement your business faces end to end. Canadian Privacy Law PIPEDA Compliance The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act governs how Canadian businesses collect, use, and disclose personal information. We assess your current practices, close the gaps, and prepare you for breach notification obligations. Get PIPEDA compliant →Security Controls SOC 2 Compliance Type 1 and Type 2 readiness, gap remediation, and attestation for Canadian service organizations. We have completed and defended SOC 2 attestations without exceptions across multiple industries and consecutive years. Learn about SOC 2 →Payment Card Security PCI DSS Compliance Any business that processes, stores, or transmits payment card data must comply with PCI DSS. We have completed PCI DSS certification for travel agencies, fintech startups, and major Canadian charities, typically in 2 to 4 months. Get PCI DSS certified →EU Data Protection GDPR Compliance Canadian businesses that handle personal data of EU citizens are subject to GDPR regardless of where they operate. Fines reach up to €20,000,000 for serious violations. We fast-track your compliance and keep you protected. Learn about GDPR → |
Real engagements. Real outcomes. No exceptions. This is what compliance consulting looks like when it is done properly.
2 to 4
Months average to certification
3
Consecutive years SOC 2 defended without exceptions
0
Exceptions across all completed engagements
4
Frameworks: PIPEDA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR
PCI DSS Certifications
Major Travel Agency
Successfully certified within 3 months
Canadian Fintech Startup
Successfully certified within 2 months
Major Multi-Location Canadian Charity
Successfully certified within 4 months
SOC 2 Attestations
Canadian Tech Startup
SOC 2 attestation completed within 4 months
SOC 2 Defended 3 Consecutive Years
Attestation defended without exceptions: 2014, 2015, 2016
International Fintech Serving Major Banks
SOC 2 Type 2 completed and defended: 2023, 2024, 2025
When your clients, auditors, partners, or board members ask about your cybersecurity readiness, they want to see a documented roadmap. Not reassurances. Not intentions. A concrete plan with defined processes, policies, and procedures that demonstrates your organisation is taking information security seriously.
You will never be penalised for demonstrating real, measurable progress toward compliance. We help you build and execute that roadmap fast, based on the most stringent requirements in your industry and the specific expectations of your clients.
Gap Assessment
Identify where you stand today against your target compliance framework.
Prioritised Roadmap
A phased action plan with clear ownership, timelines, and milestones.
Implementation Support
We work alongside your team to implement controls, policies, and procedures.
Audit and Attestation
Preparation, audit management, and attestation with no exceptions.
Download a sample cybersecurity roadmap report to see what a structured compliance programme looks like in practice.
Non-compliance is not just a legal risk. It is a business risk. These are the verified penalties and consequences for each framework Canadian businesses must understand.
PIPEDA Non-Compliance
Up to $100,000
Per violation for failure to report a breach that poses a real risk of significant harm to individuals.
PCI DSS Non-Compliance
$5,000 to $100,000/mo
Monthly fines from card brands until compliance is achieved, plus liability for fraudulent transactions.
GDPR Non-Compliance
Up to €20,000,000
Or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher, for the most serious violations.
SOC 2 Non-Compliance
Lost Contracts
No formal fine structure, but enterprise clients and financial institutions increasingly require SOC 2 before signing or renewing contracts.
Compliance is cheaper than non-compliance. Always.
The cost of a proper compliance programme is a fraction of the cost of a single regulatory fine, lost contract, or breach incident.
IT compliance consulting helps businesses understand which regulatory frameworks apply to their operations, assess their current gaps against those requirements, implement the necessary controls, and prepare for audits or attestations. A compliance consultant manages the entire process so your internal team can stay focused on running the business while obligations are met on time and without exceptions.
The most common frameworks for Canadian businesses are PIPEDA (for any business collecting personal information), SOC 2 (for service organizations and SaaS companies), PCI DSS (for businesses processing payment card data), and GDPR (for businesses handling personal data of EU citizens). Many businesses are subject to more than one. A compliance assessment will identify exactly which frameworks apply to your specific operations and client relationships.
Timeline depends on the framework and the number of gaps identified in the readiness assessment. PCI DSS certification typically takes 2 to 4 months. SOC 2 Type 1 can be achieved in 2 to 3 months. SOC 2 Type 2 requires a 6 to 12 month observation period before the audit. PIPEDA compliance can be structured within weeks for most businesses. Our track record shows most engagements are completed faster than the industry average because we start with a precise gap assessment rather than a generic checklist.
Cost varies based on the framework, the size of your organisation, and the number of gaps identified. Compliance consulting is always significantly less expensive than the cost of non-compliance, which can include regulatory fines, lost contracts, breach response, and reputational damage. Contact us for a scoped estimate based on your specific requirements and current compliance posture.
Yes, if your business collects, uses, or discloses personal information in the course of commercial activity, PIPEDA applies regardless of your size. The only businesses exempt are those operating entirely within Quebec, Alberta, or British Columbia, which have substantially similar provincial legislation. PIPEDA requires you to have a privacy policy, obtain meaningful consent, safeguard personal information, and report breaches that pose a real risk of significant harm to individuals.
SOC 2 is a security framework for service organisations that store, process, or transmit client data. It demonstrates that you have strong controls around security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy. PCI DSS is specifically for businesses that process, store, or transmit payment card data. It is mandatory if you accept credit or debit card payments and carry specific penalties including loss of the ability to process card payments if violated. Many businesses need both.
Yes. Compliance is not a one-time achievement. We provide ongoing advisory support to keep your controls current, prepare you for annual audits and re-attestations, and manage scope changes as your business grows. Our track record includes defending SOC 2 attestations without exceptions for three consecutive years and supporting clients through multiple annual PCI DSS renewal cycles.
Technically, compliance can be self-managed if you have staff with deep expertise in the specific framework, the time to manage the process, and experience navigating audits. In practice, most Canadian SMBs lack all three. A compliance consultant reduces the time to certification, lowers the risk of exceptions or audit failures, and frees your internal team to focus on operations rather than documentation. The cost of an engagement is almost always less than the cost of a failed audit or a delayed certification that costs you a client contract.
We have helped Canadian businesses across every sector achieve and defend compliance on time and on budget. Tell us which framework applies to your business and we will tell you exactly what it takes to get there.
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