Data privacy & cyber security made practical

The shield that protects your future, today.

Laurel Shield Consultancy helps South African SMEs and financial institutions close their data privacy gaps, align with POPIA & global standards, and reduce the real risk of regulatory fines and reputational damage.

30+ years combined security experience
Practical, business-friendly guidance
Tailored policies & training
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WhatsApp Daphne on 060 694 4927
Who we are

An elite data compliance partner for South African SMEs

Laurel Shield Consultancy is a specialist data compliance and business solutions provider. We combine deep security experience with practical, plain-language guidance so you can focus on growth while staying on the right side of the law.

Local insight, global standards

We help your business interpret and implement POPIA and related data-privacy requirements in the context of your operations. Our role is to translate complex legislation into clear, workable actions, policies and training.

Experience in security & risk
30+ years
Focus industries
Finance & SMEs
Our services

Closing your data privacy gaps, end-to-end

We focus on three core pillars – gap analysis, awareness, and policy development – to build a robust, integrated compliance posture for your organisation.

Data Privacy Gap Analyses

A structured review of how you collect, store and process personal information, benchmarked against POPIA and other relevant frameworks.

  • Data privacy road-map development.
  • Identification of high-risk processes and quick wins.
  • Practical recommendations tailored to your size and sector.

Cyber Security Awareness

Human-centric training that helps your staff spot social engineering, phishing and unsafe data habits before they become incidents.

  • Social-engineering and phishing awareness.
  • Impact of social media on mental wellness in the workplace.
  • Basic cyber-hygiene for all levels of staff.

Policy Development

Integrated cyber-physical policy development so your documentation, processes and day-to-day behaviours all align.

  • POPI & PAIA manuals tailored to your organisation.
  • Strategic review and rewriting of policy-related documents.
  • Clear implementation guidance for leadership and staff.
Why work with Laurel Shield

Compliance that protects both your brand and your people

Many organisations treat data privacy as a once-off project. We help you build an ongoing, risk-aware culture – without overwhelming your teams or derailing operations.

  • 01 Deep security roots. Our founder brings over 30 years of security-sector experience, giving you practical, battle-tested guidance – not just theory.
  • 02 Tailored for South African SMEs. We understand budget, staffing and regulatory pressures facing finance, advisory and other local businesses.
  • 03 Plain-language communication. POPIA, PAIA and cyber-risk explained in terms your leadership and staff can act on immediately.
  • 04 Reputation first. Our mission is to help you avoid brand damage, regulatory fines and the human impact of data breaches.
Contact

Let’s talk about your data privacy posture

Share a few details about your organisation and we’ll come back to you with the next steps and an indicative quote for your POPIA journey.

Direct contact

Phone / WhatsApp
060 694 4927
Based in
Pretoria, South Africa
POPIA • PAIA • Cyber awareness