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On-demand Legal Counsel (UK/EU) helping startups establish GDPR, DPA and SaaS compliance frameworks for scalable and investor-ready growth. From GDPR frameworks to SaaS and shareholder agreements, I deliver clear, investor-ready legal packages that protect founders, support funding, and enable long-term growth across the UK, EU, and US. What I deliver: -Privacy Policies & Cookie Notices (GDPR, CCPA, UK DPA) -Data Processing Agreements (Google/Firebase & third-party integrations) -SaaS Agreements & Subscription Terms -AI Use Policies & Ethical AI Clauses -IP Licensing & Terms of Use -Grant-ready legal packages for startups -Shareholder & Founder Agreements -Employment & Contractor Agreements Expertise: -Contract Law | Startup Law | GDPR & Data Privacy | Intellectual Property -UK, EU & US law -SaaS, fintech, healthtech & digital platforms Why clients choose me: -Strategic legal partner — I build compliance systems, not just documents -Investor-ready — tailored for funding, grants, and partnerships -Clear, founder-friendly language — no jargon, only actionable solutions -Business-smart — legally safe, scalable, and practical -Async & efficient — no calls, fast turnaround, fixed-price packages No calls. No fluff. No hidden fees. Just precise, business-ready contracts and compliance that help your startup grow confidently.

Thanks for taking a look at my profile. I am an experienced attorney with a background in data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology transactions. I've helped numerous clients, ranging from startups to Fortune 200 companies, navigate compliance with the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, GLBA, and other privacy regulations. I am licensed to practice in multiple jurisdictions and can assist in drafting and reviewing various legal agreements and conducting compliance assessments. I am a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US & CIPP/E), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), and designated as a Privacy Law Specialist (PLS) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Elastos Chimwanda is a Virtual CISO (vCISO), Enterprise Security Architect & Cybersecurity, Cloud Security and AI Security Advisor, helping enterprises navigate AI adoption, cloud transformation, and compliance within unified, scalable security and governance architectures. By integrating governance, risk, compliance, and operational security, he enables enterprises to reduce complexity, accelerate audit readiness, and build resilience. His professional background combines hands-on enterprise security architecture with international framework development. As an Author and Lead Content Developer for ISACA Global, he has authored several of the foundational manuals and audit programs utilized globally by technology risk and cybersecurity professionals, including the Official CISA Review Manual (28th Edition), the Cybersecurity Audit Study Guide (2nd Edition) , and the Biometrics Audit Program (2nd Edition). He specialises in designing and operationalising integrated security and IT transformation programs across: • vCISO Advisory: Board-level risk reporting, security strategy, policy development, and roadmap execution. • Enterprise Security Architecture: Security architecture design aligned to enterprise frameworks, control rationalization, and modern security transformation. • Cloud Security Architecture: AWS, Azure, GCP, hybrid, and cloud-native security design and governance. • Security & Compliance Transformation: ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS. • AI Governance & Security: EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO/IEC 42001 alignment. Backed by an MBA and globally recognized credentials including CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, CISA, ITIL and ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager, he combines executive leadership, enterprise architecture thinking, and risk-based cybersecurity expertise to help enterprises securely scale digital transformation.

I am a CAMS-certified AML/KYC specialist and Merkle Science Certified Crypto Investigator (CCI) with 12+ years of experience across Big4 advisory, regulatory audits and hands-on AML/CFT program implementation for banks, NBFCs, fintechs, DNFBPs, VASPs and MSBs. I help organisations design and strengthen AML/CFT frameworks that stand up to regulatory inspections, audits and institutional due diligence, particularly across environments aligned with FATF standards. My core experience is built primarily in India and the UAE (RBI, SEBI, FIU-IND, CBUAE) and I support global clients by applying FATF-aligned methodologies across jurisdictions including the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia. I focus on practical, regulator-aligned solutions - not theoretical frameworks. Clients I have worked with have achieved clean regulatory reviews, passed institutional due diligence audits and successfully completed FIU registrations across multiple jurisdictions. I have supported clients in: - Helped clients reduce identified compliance gaps by 30-40% through structured gap assessments and remediation programs - Preparing for regulatory inspections and audits - Strengthening KYC, transaction monitoring and sanctions frameworks - Building AML programs from the ground up When Clients Engage Me - Conducting independent AML reviews and preparing for regulatory inspections. - Setting up AML compliance for fintechs, MSBs or crypto exchanges. - Fixing weaknesses in KYC, EDD or transaction monitoring systems. - Responding to audit findings or investor due diligence. - Building AML frameworks for new or scaling regulated businesses. Core AML/KYC Compliance Services AML/CFT Programs & Risk Management - AML/CFT program design and implementation (FATF-aligned). - AML risk assessments, gap analysis and remediation planning. - Policy, procedure & SOP drafting tailored to regulatory environments. - Fractional / Interim Compliance Officer support. KYC / EDD / Sanctions Screening - KYC / KYB / CDD / EDD framework design. - Sanctions & PEP screening - OFAC/SDN, UN, EU, UK HMT. - Transaction monitoring program design and optimisation. - SAR / STR reporting frameworks. - Wolfsberg CBDDQ & correspondent banking due diligence. - OSINT-based investigations (UBO, directors, entities). Audit, Reporting & Regulatory Support - Independent AML/CFT audits and compliance testing. - FIU registration consulting (FIU-IND, MSB frameworks, advisory support globally). - Regulatory reporting reviews (SAR/STR, CTR, record-keeping). - Multi-jurisdiction AML advisory using FATF methodology. - Institutional investor AML due diligence support. Emerging & Digital Asset Compliance - AML frameworks for crypto exchanges and VASPs (FATF Rec. 15 aligned). - FIU-IND VDA SP registration advisory. - Travel Rule compliance gap assessments (FATF Rec. 16). - KYC / EDD frameworks for high-risk digital asset clients. Why Clients Choose Me - CAMS-certified AML specialist with Big4 foundation. - Deep financial crimes compliance experience + global applicability. - Strong expertise across banking and fintech environments, with a growing practice in crypto/VASP compliance. - Practical, audit-ready deliverables aligned with regulatory expectations. - Clear scoping, transparent communication and reliable execution. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: Can you support clients across the globe? Yes. I apply FATF-aligned AML frameworks globally and adapt them to jurisdiction-specific requirements. Where needed, I work alongside local legal/regulatory experts. Q: What does an AML audit include? A full operational audit covers AML governance, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, SAR/STR reporting, record-keeping, training and internal controls - with a structured remediation plan. Q: Do you support crypto and VASP compliance? Yes. I support AML framework design, VDA SP registration, FATF Rec. 15 compliance and Travel Rule readiness for crypto businesses. Q: What deliverables can I expect? AML policies, risk assessments, audit reports, KYC frameworks, SAR/STR templates, training materials and regulatory documentation. Core Skills: AML compliance consultant | KYC expert | CAMS certified | Financial crime compliance | FATF compliance | OFAC sanctions | FinCEN AML | MSB compliance | Crypto AML consultant | Transaction monitoring | SAR reporting | EDD | KYB | Compliance officer | AML audit | FIU registration | Fintech compliance | Blockchain AML | Regulatory compliance | RBI compliance | CBUAE compliance | AML program review | Compliance gap assessment | VASP AML | VDA SP compliance | Beneficial ownership | Wolfsberg Group | AML/CFT framework | Virtual asset compliance | Digital asset AML Looking for a compliance partner who delivers practical, regulator-ready solutions with integrity? Invite me to your project or send a message. I respond within 24 hours with a clear, honest assessment of how I can help!

Stop letting compliance block your enterprise sales deals. You have built a great product, but your biggest prospects enterprises, healthcare providers, and banks won't sign the contract until they see your ISO 27001 certificate or SOC 2 Type II report. You don't need a checklist or a template library. You need a strategic partner who can fast-track your audit readiness so you can focus on closing deals. I am a Fractional CISO and Lead Auditor specializing in turning compliance into a competitive advantage for high-growth startups and established enterprises. I don't just "write policies"; I architect the security infrastructure that builds trust with your customers. 🚀 THE "AUDIT-READY" BLUEPRINT I integrate seamlessly with your team (Slack/Teams) to deliver: SOC 2 & ISO 27001 Readiness: From Gap Analysis to Final Audit in 12-16 weeks. Automated Compliance (Vanta/Drata): I configure your Vanta, Drata, or Secureframe instance to automate 80% of evidence collection, saving your engineers hundreds of hours. AI Governance (ISO 42001): Future-proof your AI products against the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF. Vendor Risk Management: I handle those 100-question security questionnaires from your clients so you don't have to. 🏆 WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME 100% Audit Pass Rate: I have guided 50+ companies through successful external audits. Commercial Focus: I prioritize controls that unblock revenue without slowing down your dev team. Certified Expert: Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, 27001, 14001, 45001. 🛠 TECH STACK Governance: Vanta, Drata, Sprinto, Secureframe. Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud (GCP). Frameworks: ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type I & II, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 42001 (AI). 🗣 WHAT CLIENTS SAY "Heena didn't just get us certified; she helped us close a $2M deal with a Fortune 500 bank by handling the security diligence personally." — CEO, FinTech Series B Next Step: If you have an audit deadline approaching or a sales deal stuck in security review, click the "Invite" button. Let's get you audit-ready.

Virtual CISO (vCISO) and Information Security Consultation for startups, scale-ups, and enterprise teams operating in regulated environments. 10+ years across Information Security and Information & Communications Technology, with clients certified on the first attempt against ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR and ISO 9001. I turn security from a checkbox into a competitive advantage — practical Information Security programs that pass audits, win enterprise deals, and don't slow down delivery. Recent outcomes: - Yalantis (IT services) — ISO 27001 certified on the first attempt, 6 months, zero major non-conformities - Trader Evolution (fintech / trading platform) — ISO 27001 certified in 5 months - US EV charging network (automotive / IoT) — SOC 2 Type II passed end-to-end - EU healthtech product — ISO 27001 surveillance audit passed after major scope expansion (new PII categories, GDPR-aligned) Core Information Security Consultation services: - ISO 27001 implementation, readiness, certification, and surveillance audit support - SOC 2 Type I & SOC 2 Type II readiness, control framework design, and ongoing SOC 2 evidence collection - HIPAA compliance for healthcare and healthtech — HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA Security Rule, BAAs, and PHI handling - ISO 9001 alignment — integrating ISO 9001 quality management with ISO 27001 into a unified ISMS, plus ISO 9001 internal audits and management reviews - GRC program design and execution — risk register, control library, control testing, GRC tooling (Vanta, Drata, OneTrust), and GRC operating model - Regulatory Compliance roadmaps for SaaS, fintech, healthtech, IoT, and Information & Communications Technology firms - ISMS development — Statement of Applicability, policies, procedures, and Information Security awareness training - Risk assessments, gap analysis, MITRE ATT&CK threat modeling, and remediation roadmaps Vendor risk and third-party Information Security reviews - SIEM, detection engineering, vulnerability management, and security operations What I deliver: - End-to-end Information Security strategy and execution — not just paperwork - Audit-ready environments across ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 9001 - Practical Regulatory Compliance programs matched to your stage, stack, and risk profile - Clear, structured roadmaps with measurable milestones - Hands-on Information Security Consultation without the cost of a full-time CISO - Ongoing GRC and Regulatory Compliance operations — surveillance audits, recertification, scope changes Approach: I combine GRC best practices with hands-on delivery experience in Information & Communications Technology — every control is implemented, measurable, and auditable. I work the way auditors think, so when external assessors arrive your Information Security program already speaks their language. No off-the-shelf templates, no theatre — just practical Regulatory Compliance and Information Security Consultation that holds up under scrutiny. Industries I serve: - SaaS, fintech, and trading platforms — ISO 27001 + SOC 2 + Regulatory Compliance - Healthtech and healthcare — HIPAA + ISO 27001 + GDPR + HIPAA risk assessments and BAA reviews - Automotive, IoT, and connected products — SOC 2 + ISO 27001 + Regulatory Compliance for cross-border data flows - Information & Communications Technology services firms — ISO 27001 + ISO 9001 integration, GRC operating model build-out Best fit: - SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and Information & Communications Technology companies preparing for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or ISO 9001 - Growing teams needing structured Information Security Consultation, GRC leadership, and - Information Security program ownership - Organizations needing ongoing vCISO leadership and Regulatory Compliance support without a full-time hire - Companies integrating ISO 9001 + ISO 27001 into a unified management system - Product teams expanding scope (new features, new PII categories, new markets) needing Information Security Consultation, GRC re-scoping, and surveillance audit support - US and EU buyers needing HIPAA, SOC 2, and Information & Communications Technology sector expertise in one engagement If you're a SaaS, fintech, healthtech, or Information & Communications Technology firm needing Information Security Consultation, let's talk. Share your target audit date or compliance goal, and I'll outline a Regulatory Compliance and Information Security Consultation roadmap on our first call.