DataGuard, a leading security and compliance provider, today announced its latest results in G2’s Summer 2026 Reports, earning 14 badges across multiple categories. The results reflect continued growth in market presence and sustained customer recognition across core privacy and compliance use cases.
Building on previous reports, DataGuard continues to hold a leading position in Data Privacy Management, where it ranks second overall globally. First-place positions across regional Grid® reports in Europe and EMEA further reinforce its position among the top providers for organizations seeking reliable, scalable privacy management.
At the same time, DataGuard is gaining further traction in Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)—a category focused on managing privacy risks around data usage. The company earned new badges and placements, including recognition in Momentum Grid® reports, signaling increasing customer adoption and value delivery in this area.
These results reflect a broader trend: organizations are prioritizing privacy solutions that are not only compliant, but practical to implement and operate in day-to-day work. Verified user reviews consistently highlight ease of adoption, clear workflows, and the combination of software with expert support as key differentiators.
“We use DataGuard for both data protection support (including DPO support) and information security. Particularly positive is the combination of personal consultation and the structured portal.” — Verified user in Automotive
As regulatory requirements continue to evolve across frameworks such as GDPR, NIS2, and the EU AI Act, companies are looking for solutions that can keep up without adding complexity. DataGuard’s approach—combining AI-powered workflows with dedicated expert guidance—helps organizations adapt to these changes and build sustainable compliance programs over time.
“The way we see it, the people handling security and compliance programs are unsung heroes who face bigger and bigger challenges every day,” shared Kivanc Semen, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of DataGuard. “The vision on how we develop our platform and services is guided by one question: “Will what we’re building help them tackle whatever comes next?” It's incredibly rewarding to see we’re on the right track, based on our continued G2 momentum.”
DataGuard, a European leader in security and compliance software, is trusted by more than 4,000 organizations such as Scout24, VARTA, FreeNow, and Warsteiner across 50+ countries. Its all-in-one platform helps businesses manage security risks, fast-track certifications, and comply effortlessly with industry frameworks including GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001, TISAX®, SOC 2, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 42001, and the European AI Act. By combining AI-enabled workflow automation with embedded expert oversight, DataGuard enables organizations to operationalize security and compliance with confidence, and reduces the time and costs of building robust Information Security and Compliance Management Systems (ISMS & CMS). Founded in 2018, DataGuard has offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, a team of 250+ experts, and a growing network of channel and product partners such as Deutsche Telekom.