General Data Protection Regulation Services Market Report 2025

This General Data Protection Regulation Services market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The general data protection regulation services market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.39 billion in 2024 to $2.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to concerns over data privacy and security breaches, globalization and cross-border data transfers, increased digitization of business processes, recognition ofThe need for standardized data protection regulations, high-profile data breaches and incidents driving regulatory attention.

The general data protection regulation services market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.2 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to evolving regulatory landscape and enforcement measures, continued growth in data-driven technologies, rising awareness and emphasis on individual privacy rights, increased adoption of cloud computing and data analytics, increasing use of mobile phones. Major trends in the forecast period include development of advanced encryption and data protection technologies, integration of privacy by design principles in software development, emergence of data protection impact assessments as a standard practice, expansion of GDPR compliance services to cover emerging technologies, growing demand for third-party GDPR compliance auditing and certification.

The rise in cyberattacks is anticipated to drive the growth of the general data protection regulation (GDPR) services market in the future. A cyberattack refers to an unauthorized attempt to access a computer, computing system, or network with the intention of causing harm. Cyber attackers can enable hackers to access an individual’s or company’s financial accounts using sensitive information, among other harmful actions. GDPR services offer a secure method for safeguarding sensitive data against unauthorized access, theft, or exposure. For instance, in February 2023, the Australian Cyber Security Centre, a government cybersecurity agency in Australia, reported that in 2022, there were 76,000 cybercrime reports, reflecting a 13% increase from the previous year.

The growing number of data centers is projected to drive the expansion of the general data protection regulation (GDPR) services market in the future. Data centers are facilities that contain computer systems, servers, and networking equipment, which store, process, and manage large volumes of digital information to support various online services and applications. GDPR mandates stringent data privacy measures in data centers, ensuring the secure storage and processing of personal data to safeguard individuals' rights and privacy. For example, in February 2022, the Korea Data Center Council (KDCC), an organization focused on advancing the data center industry in Korea, reported that the total capacity of colocation data centers’ information technology (IT) load reached 430 MW, representing 11% of the total IT load in the Asia-Pacific region. According to projections by Savills Korea, the overall commercial data center IT load in Korea is expected to grow by 700 MW between 2021 and 2023, making up 15% of the total capacity in Asia-Pacific.

The increase in the trend of shifting towards new and advanced technology is the key trend gaining popularity in the general data protection regulation services market. Major companies operating in the general data protection regulation services market are focused on developing new technological solutions to strengthen their position. For instance, in July 2022, GhangorCloud, a US-based cybersecurity solutions provider company, launched a novel platform named CAPE, which stands for Compliance and Privacy Enforcement. CAPE is an innovative unified compliance and data privacy solution that offers patented intelligent automation for enforcing consumer data privacy requirements with the most cost-effective implementation. The platform harnesses the power of AI and incorporates an eDiscovery engine, which autonomously identifies and categorizes content, subsequently generating privacy enforcement policies without the need for human intervention. The CAPE platform delivers real-time automation of various tasks encompassing data discovery, compliance, and privacy enforcement, effectively addressing the challenges associated with modern data compliance and privacy systems to ensure swift and accurate operations.

Major companies operating in the general data protection regulation services market are focused on developing strategic partnerships to drive revenues in the market. Strategic partnerships enable general data protection regulation services companies to enhance compliance solutions and expand their reach, fostering a stronger data protection ecosystem. For instance, in March 2022, T-Systems International GmbH, a Germany-based providers of digital services partnered with Amazon Web Services Inc. a US-based cloud computing company to launch Data Protection as a Managed Service in the AWS Cloud. This service offers encryption and transparent residency controls for customer data while adhering to general data protection regulation and the Schrems II judgment. Additionally, the managed service provides local technical support to customers in a secure cloud environment, following the latest AWS security best practices.

In August 2022, Thoma Bravo, a US-based private equity firm focused on software and technology investments, acquired SailPoint Technologies for around $6.9 billion. This strategic acquisition was intended to strengthen Thoma Bravo's portfolio in the identity and access management sector, allowing organizations to enhance their security posture and ensure compliance with regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). SailPoint Technologies is a US-based company that specializes in identity governance solutions.

Major companies operating in the general data protection regulation services market include International Business Machines Corporation, Veritas Technologies LLC, Amazon Web Services Inc., Microsoft Corporation., Micro Focus International plc, Absolute Software Corporation, Capgemini SE, Informatica Inc., Iron Mountain Incorporated, Mimecast Services Limited, Oracle Corporation., Proofpoint Inc., SAS Institute Inc., Varonis Systems Inc., Talend Inc., Trustwave Holdings Inc., Dun & Bradstreet Inc., Protegrity Inc., OneTrust LLC, TrustArc Inc., SurfShark Ltd., Data Protection Agency, Symphony Technologies Pvt. Ltd., HCL Technologies Ltd., Accenture Plc, Baker & McKenzie International, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, Ernst & Young Global Limited, Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler., PricewaterhouseCoopers., SAP SA.

North America was the largest region in the general data protection regulation services market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the general data protection regulation services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the general data protection regulation services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

General data protection regulation (GDPR) refers to a regulatory framework that establishes standards for the gathering and processing of personal data from people living in the European Union (EU). GDPR is used to provide a set of uniform data protection laws among all the participating nations in the European Union (EU).

The main types of general data protection regulation services are on-premise and cloud services. On-premises refers to IT infrastructure hardware and software applications that are hosted on-site. This contrasts with IT assets that are hosted by a public cloud platform or remote data center. The offerings involved are data management, data discovery and mapping, data governance, and API management. The organisation size is large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises. The various end users involved banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), telecom and IT, retail and consumer goods, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, and other end-user industries.

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