Our Institutional Partners
Direct Hit collaborates with leading international organisations, professional bodies, and certification authorities to deliver excellence in data protection and compliance.
Strategic Partnerships
IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals)
Founding member and active participant in IAPP Portugal chapter. Commitment to professional certification (CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPO), continuous education, and regulatory engagement.
Visit IAPP →EXIN (Examination Institute for Information Security)
Authorised partner for ISO 27001 and information security certification. Team members certified as EXIN auditors and trainers across EU data security frameworks.
Visit EXIN →EDPB (European Data Protection Board)
Active observers in EDPB working groups and guidelines development. Commitment to jurisprudence tracking and regulatory convergence across EU member states.
Visit EDPB →CNPD (Portuguese Data Protection Authority)
Established liaison with Portuguese national authority. Regular engagement on enforcement priorities, guidance implementation, and stakeholder consultation initiatives.
Visit CNPD →International Compliance Consortiums
Participation in cross-border compliance alliances, NIS2 implementation networks, and AI Act expert groups across EU and international markets.
Learn More →Training & Certification Partners
Collaboration with universities, training centres, and online platforms to deliver DPO onboarding, certification preparation, and continuous professional education.
Training Centre →Partnership Benefits
Our institutional partnerships ensure our team maintains the highest standards of professional expertise, stays current with regulatory evolution, and delivers solutions aligned with international best practices and emerging compliance frameworks.