Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Data Privacy, Protection, and Compliance Solutions

Whether you're a startup, mid-sized business, or large global enterprise, we offer tailored packages to meet your needs. Start with any option, upgrade as needed, and cancel anytime. After three months, receive a complimentary Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for a system, product, or company.

 

We understand that managing privacy, compliance or legal tasks, maintaining compliance, and staying up-to-date with privacy regulations can be overwhelming for businesses. That’s why we offer solutions to offload tasks from your legal team or provide interim support during maternity or paternity leave or staffing or team role gaps or end of quarter or end of year needs. Whether you need just-in-time legal and privacy support or a flexible, scalable alternative to hiring in-house counsel, we are here to assist.  Checkout at our rates and packages below.

 

Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Data Protection

With extensive experience across industries, consulting, audit, retail, medical device, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, hospitals and clinics, cloud service providers, including collaborations with global giants like KPMG, PwC, Target, Medtronic, Veritas, as well as working with government entities, we understand the unique privacy and security challenges your business faces. We’ve successfully negotiated hundreds of data protection agreements and conducted numerous privacy and security assessments. Our expertise ensures your business is protected and compliant with evolving regulations.

 

Give Your Company the Privacy Counsel Edge  

With The Carlson Firm, you’ll have your own expert privacy counsel available whenever you need them. On an ongoing basis, we provide personalized support to elevate your privacy program, negotiations, and contract needs.

 

Unlike other "consultant" services, we offer only licensed attorneys with deep expertise in privacy law, ensuring that your business has the edge in compliance, data protection, and strategic legal advice.

Experience the confidence of having dedicated privacy counsel by your side, ready to address any challenge and guide your business through complex privacy landscapes.

 

Benefits to working with our law firm versus a non-attorney consultant firm:

With a licensed attorneyyou’re protected by attorney-client privilege, receive advice that’s legally sound, and have recourse through professional liability insurance. You’ll get the peace of mind knowing your business is fully compliant and protected.

 

Risks of using non-legal consulting firms can expose you to serious risks with no recovery:

  • No attorney-client privilege means your discussions aren’t protected in litigation.
  • Unauthorized practice of law can lead to invalid advice, opening your business up to negligence claims if things go wrong.
  • No liability protection: Privacy consultants’ liability insurance does not cover legal advice, meaning if they give advice that crosses into legal territory (which privacy often does), you have no recourse if the advice leads to non-compliance or legal trouble. Only licensed attorneys are covered to provide legal advice, and if something goes wrong, their malpractice insurance protects you.
  • No Legal Protection using a Consultant for Privacy Advice: risking penalties and fines for improper compliance.

 

Some of Our Most Popular Services

 

Privacy Pentest Plus

Uncover hidden privacy risks and fortify your compliance efforts with the Privacy Pentest Plus from The Carlson Firm.

We conduct a deep dive into your privacy policies, data handling practices, and third-party relationships to identify gaps and ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA. Our legal experts will provide customized recommendations and a detailed remediation plan, so you can confidently protect your business while maintaining the highest privacy standards.

 

Privacy Tune-Up  

Ensure your privacy program is running at peak performance with a comprehensive Privacy Tune-Up from The Carlson Firm.

We’ll review your policies, procedures, privacy statement and data flows to identify any weak spots, ensuring your business stays compliant with the latest regulations. Our privacy experts will fine-tune your existing framework so you can confidently protect your customers and your business.

 

Privacy Sanity Check  

Are you doing too much, are no not going enough, are you missing something major?  Not sure if your privacy practices are airtight? A Privacy Gut Check gives you immediate feedback on the most critical aspects of your data protection strategy. Our privacy attorneys will assess key areas like privacy statement, data subject access rights, CCPA, GDPR, consent management, data collection, and third-party compliance, ensuring your business is on track and identifying any quick fixes that can boost your compliance.

 

Privacy Deep Dive Review  

Take your privacy program to the next level with a Privacy Deep Dive Review. We conduct an in-depth analysis of every aspect of your privacy and data security practices, from international data transfers to vendor risk management. Our expert attorneys will deliver actionable insights, helping you strengthen your privacy program, avoid costly mistakes, and stay ahead of regulatory changes.

 

A Plan to Fit Every Budget  

At The Carlson Firm, we believe expert privacy counsel should be accessible to businesses of all sizes. That’s why we offer a range of tailored plans designed to fit every budget. Whether you’re a startup building your first privacy framework or an enterprise managing complex global compliance, we have a solution that delivers the support you need at a price that works for you. From essential compliance guidance to advanced privacy strategy, our flexible offerings ensure you get the right level of expertise without overextending your budget.

 

Explore Our Subscription Packages

Our flexible, tailored to your needs services are designed to meet your business's data protection needs, no matter the size or complexity. Offered on a month-to-month basis with no long-term commitments, our subscription packages provide the expert legal support you need with the freedom to cancel anytime.

 

$3,500/month – The Navigator Package
Includes your own dedicated privacy counsel resource to address all of your privacy needs
The Navigator Package is designed for businesses seeking a strong privacy foundation. This package provides comprehensive compliance support with a focus on building and maintaining a robust privacy framework that adapts to your business as it grows.

  • Comprehensive privacy audits and assessments to identify gaps and ensure full compliance with global regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
  • Custom privacy policies, procedures, and documentation tailored to your business needs.
  • Regular updates on the latest legal developments, keeping your business ahead of privacy laws.
  • Personalized privacy training for your team, including certificates of completion for audits and internal use.
  • Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for key products or services, integrating privacy into the core of your business.
  • Privacy Program Build: Initial setup of your privacy program to establish a compliant operational framework.
  • Privacy Program Maturity: Ongoing guidance to grow and evolve your privacy practices as your business expands.
  • Privacy Program Fine-Tuning: Regular reviews to align with the latest privacy regulations and best practices.
  • Privacy Program Audit: A formal audit to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

This package is ideal for businesses looking for foundational privacy support with the assurance of a dedicated privacy counsel resource to guide them through their compliance journey.


$5,000/month – The Architect Package
Includes your own dedicated privacy counsel resource to address all of your privacy needs
The Architect Package is perfect for businesses looking to elevate their privacy practices. It offers strategic consultation and more advanced tools to build and scale privacy frameworks that support business growth and customer trust.

  • Strategic consultations to design and implement privacy frameworks that align with your business goals.
  • Privacy-by-design product development support, ensuring new products and services are compliant from the start.
  • Comprehensive data flow analysis, including SCCs and international data transfers, to future-proof your business.
  • Marketing consent management systems and integrations, enabling seamless customer communication while maintaining compliance.
  • Proactive vendor and partnership privacy assessments to ensure third-party compliance.
  • Custom automation solutions to streamline privacy workflows and data protection processes.
  • Privacy Program Build: Enhanced privacy program build for businesses with more complex privacy needs.
  • Privacy Program Maturity: Focused support to align your privacy program with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Privacy Program Fine-Tuning: Regular refinement to optimize compliance and efficiency.
  • Privacy Program Audit: A more detailed audit, offering insights to improve compliance and readiness for external reviews.

This package is designed for growing businesses that need more strategic, hands-on privacy support, with a dedicated privacy counsel resource available to ensure success.


$10,000/month – The Shield Package
Includes your own dedicated privacy counsel resource to address all of your privacy needs (Ideal for Enterprise and larger companies)
The Shield Package is tailored for enterprises or businesses with complex privacy and security challenges. It provides full privacy strategy development, advanced compliance solutions, and continuous support to safeguard your organization at the highest level.

  • Full privacy and security strategy development, integrating data protection into your business objectives.
  • On-demand privacy and security assessments for new initiatives, vendor partnerships, and product launches.
  • Incident response preparedness, including breach prevention strategies and coordination with breach response teams.
  • Executive-level briefings on emerging privacy risks and regulatory changes.
  • Custom-built privacy training and certifications, ensuring your team is compliant and ready.
  • Continuous advisory services to guide your business through high-stakes negotiations, mergers, and acquisitions.
  • Privacy Program Build: Enterprise-level privacy program integrated with your business strategy for complex regulatory landscapes.
  • Privacy Program Maturity: Advanced support to align your program with top industry standards.
  • Privacy Program Fine-Tuning: Continual adjustments to stay ahead of privacy trends and compliance needs.
  • Privacy Program Audit: In-depth audits with executive reporting, ensuring full compliance and readiness for external audits or certifications.

This package is designed for enterprises seeking advanced, ongoing privacy and security support with a dedicated privacy counsel resource to navigate high-stakes, complex environments.

Flexible Upgrades

Choose the package that best fits your current needs, and as your business grows, effortlessly upgrade your subscription to maintain comprehensive protection at every stage.

 

We also offer custom packages tailored to your unique requirements. Whether you need a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), specialized training content, data flow assessments, contract reviews, or M&A due diligence, we can craft a solution designed specifically for you. With our bespoke services, you get exactly what you need—nothing more, nothing less.


Why Partner with Us?

Our commitment to your business’s privacy and security is unmatched. We offer:

  • End-to-end privacy management: From contract negotiation to incident response.
  • Custom privacy training solutions: Designed to certify your team on key compliance points.
  • Streamlined compliance workflows: With automation and smart integration of legal tools like Microsoft Power Automate.

We offer peace of mind with no long-term commitments. Cancel anytime without hassle, and after three months, benefit from a customized PIA to strengthen your systems, products, or company.


Engage Us Today

Secure your business’s privacy and security with our trusted legal services. We offer peace of mind with no long-term commitments. Subscribe today and start benefiting from our expert counsel, tailored to your unique needs.

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Cancellation Policy

Our services are provided on a month-to-month basis with no long-term commitments. Cancellations will take effect at the end of the current billing cycle. Fees paid for the month in which you cancel will cover services through the end of that month, with no refunds for partial months.


Disclaimer

The information provided through our site and services is for general informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established by engaging with this site. An attorney-client relationship is formed only once an engagement letter or representation agreement is signed by both the client and The Carlson Firm. We recommend consulting with our attorneys for advice tailored to your specific legal needs.

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Insurance Assurance

At The Carlson Firm, we prioritize the security and peace of mind of our clients. We are fully insured through Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, providing robust protection for all legal matters. Additionally, we maintain Business Liability Coverage, ensuring comprehensive risk management for our clients and business engagements.

For your convenience, we provide our Certificate of Insurance and Business Liability Coverage Declaration for download, ensuring transparency and accessibility. If you require further documentation or details, please feel free to reach out.

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Joshua Carlson P.A.

200 Southdale Center

Edina, MN 55435

 

Joshua Carlson Esq.

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Past Chair: Minnesota State Bar

Computer Technology Law Section

Co-chair: Minnesota State Bar Security/Privacy Subcommittee

Investigator: Minnesota State Bar

4th District Judicial Ethics Ethics Committee

 

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