Tool Overview:
Osano

About Osano

Osano is an enterprise privacy software platform that helps organizations manage data privacy compliance through automation. The platform combines consent management, data subject access request handling, data mapping, and vendor risk monitoring into a unified solution. Designed for businesses that need to comply with multiple privacy regulations across different jurisdictions, Osano serves companies dealing with high volumes of personal data and complex compliance requirements.

What does Osano do?

At its core, Osano provides tools to handle the key requirements of modern data privacy regulations. The platform's consent management capabilities allow businesses to manage cookie consent across 50 countries and 42 languages, with automated banner deployment based on visitor location. For data subject access requests (DSARs), Osano automates the workflow of receiving, processing, and fulfilling requests within regulatory timeframes. The data mapping functionality connects with Single Sign-On systems to discover and classify personal information across an organization's data stores.

The platform includes a vendor risk management system that maintains a database of over 11,000 vendors with privacy risk scores based on 163 criteria. This system monitors vendors for policy changes, lawsuits, and other privacy-related incidents that could impact compliance. Osano also provides visibility into sub-processors who may handle customer data, helping organizations understand their complete data processing ecosystem.

What makes Osano different?

A central feature of Osano is its automation-first approach to privacy management. Rather than requiring manual processes, the platform automates tasks like cookie scanning, data store discovery, and vendor risk assessment. The platform employs a single line of JavaScript for website implementation and offers no-code integrations with popular content management systems and tag managers.

The platform stands out through its commitment to compliance, offering what they term a 'No Fines, No Penalties' pledge - a guarantee to cover fines up to $200,000 if their platform results in privacy regulation violations. This reflects their focus on maintaining up-to-date compliance with evolving privacy regulations worldwide.

Use cases and industries

Osano targets organizations facing complex privacy compliance needs, particularly those operating across multiple jurisdictions or processing large volumes of personal data. The platform serves businesses that need to comply with regulations like GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and PIPL, especially those managing consent across different regions and languages.

Common use cases include enterprises scaling their privacy programs, organizations managing multiple websites or applications, and businesses with complex vendor ecosystems. The platform supports both website and mobile app privacy management, making it suitable for companies with diverse digital presences. Industries particularly suited to Osano include technology companies, e-commerce businesses, and organizations handling sensitive personal data at scale.

The platform's emphasis on automation and integration capabilities makes it most relevant for organizations looking to reduce manual privacy management tasks and incorporate privacy compliance into their existing technology stack. This includes businesses using various marketing technologies, analytics tools, and third-party services that require consent management and privacy oversight.