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Privacy Essentials for Startup Founders

A 2-hour crash course that could save your startup money and months of headaches. Learn which privacy laws actually apply to your startup — and leave with real documents you can use tomorrow.

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Ross Saunders
Ross Saunders
Nerd with Trust Issues · Toronto
Live Webinar
Minimum Viable Privacy
Privacy Essentials for Startup Founders
⏱ 2 hours · Online via Teams
📅 June 4, 2026 · 12:00–2:00 PM ET
🎯 Limited seats for individual attention
🎁 Free — no cost to attend
  • Working data map template
  • Privacy policy fill-in-the-blank template
  • 10-point pre-launch checklist
  • 30-day action plan
  • Vendor evaluation worksheet
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What You Get

What You'll Walk Away With

This isn't theory. You'll leave with real, usable documents for your startup.

Working Data Map
Start uncovering exactly what data your startup has and where it lives, without expensive tooling
Privacy Policy 80% Written
Using our fill-in-the-blank template. Publish it tomorrow — no lawyer required.
10-Point Pre-Launch Checklist
Catches the privacy mistakes founders make most — before they cost you a deal or a fine.
30-Day Action Plan
Execute without hiring anyone. Know exactly what to do next Monday.
Vendor Evaluation Worksheet
Stop wondering if your tools are compliant. A 5-question starter framework to find out fast.
B2B / B2C / B2B2C Coverage
No matter your target market, the workshop covers your needs in terms of privacy.
Plus: Know exactly what to say when investors, customers, or regulators ask about your privacy practices.
The Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Hour 1
Foundation
  • Which laws actually apply to YOUR startup (spoiler: probably more than you think)
  • The 5 privacy principles that matter — hold off on the rest for now
  • Real startup horror stories and how to avoid them
  • Evaluate your vendors for privacy risks using a 5-question starter framework
Hour 2
Action
  • Live exercise: Map your data in 15 minutes
  • Write your privacy policy using our template (seriously, we'll do it together)
  • Know when you need consent — decision tree, not guesswork
  • What to do if something goes wrong (your breach response plan)
  • Your 30-day privacy sprint — what to do next Monday
Is This For You?

The Founder Who Should Take This

You — if:
  • You're building a SaaS product, mobile app, or platform business
  • You collect ANY personal information (names, emails, anything)
  • You're planning to be acquired or a Series D/IPO down the line.
  • You use third-party tools (AWS, Stripe, analytics, etc.)
  • You want to compete on trust and transparency
  • You'd rather spend 2 hours now than 2 months fixing mistakes later
The Stakes

Why This Matters Right Now

The Bad News
  • Privacy laws apply from your first customer — yes, even in beta
  • VCs are asking privacy questions in term sheets (it's becoming part of due diligence now)
  • Retrofitting privacy after launch costs way more than building it in
  • One privacy-conscious customer can kill an enterprise deal
  • Quebec has introduced fines for non-compliance from your very first customer
The Good News
  • Basic compliance exercises can be started for under $1,000 if you start early
  • Privacy can be a feature that wins you customers
  • You don't need to be perfect — you need to be honest and intentional
  • This is easier than you think when someone shows you how
Why This Workshop

What Makes This Different

No Legal Jargon
I speak tech and development, not lawyer. You'll leave understanding what you need to do — not drowning in definitions and disclaimers.
No Enterprise Complexity
I know you're not Google. This is scaled for startups with 0–50 customers, not Fortune 500 compliance teams.
No Scare Tactics
Privacy is your friend, not your enemy. I'll show you how to use it to your competitive advantage.
Minimal Homework
You'll complete your privacy foundations during the workshop itself. Walk in overwhelmed, walk out with a plan.
Who Attends

Perfect For:

Pre-Seed to Series C founders who need privacy sorted before fundraising
First-time CTOs building their first commercial product
Technical co-founders who know they need “privacy stuff” but don’t know where to start
Solo founders building an MVP and want to avoid expensive mistakes
Anyone who’s ever thought: “I’ll deal with privacy stuff later” (spoiler: later is expensive)
Startups aiming for acquisition down the line.

“The best time to fix privacy was before you launched.
The second-best time is right now.”

Your Instructor

About Ross

Ross Saunders

Ross is a self-proclaimed “Nerd with Trust Issues” with over 20 years of experience navigating the complex intersection of privacy, cybersecurity, and technology.

With a background in Software-as-a-Service and Professional Services, and more than a decade dedicated to consulting, Ross has helped organizations across industries translate regulatory requirements into actionable strategies, making even the most complex topics accessible, entertaining, and engaging.

He holds a master’s degree in the Management of Technology and Innovation and a CIPP/E designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, complemented by certificates in ethical hacking, data analytics, and paralegal practice.

Ross has delivered keynotes and workshops across Canada, South Africa, India, and beyond, helping technical and non-technical audiences turn compliance complexity into clear, actionable decisions. He is past-president of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa and serves on the board of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

CIPP/E M.Sc. (Cum Laude) Management of Technology & Innovation Certified Ethical Hacker 20+ Years Experience PSASA Past-President CAPS Board Member
Social Proof

What People Say About Learning With Ross

“The PrivSec masterclass from Ross is fantastic. It’s the perfect length (one day), good value and positioned at the startup/growth CTO level. Highly recommended!”

Brett Janssen, CTO, Blue J  ·  Past Attendee

“Ross ran a two-hour data privacy session for our team — professionally done, interactive, informative, and genuinely enjoyable. He has the knowledge and experience to make a complicated subject accessible.”

Derek Keats, Head of Compliance, onoConnect  ·  Past Client

From attendees of Ross’s privacy workshops

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June 4, 2026 · 12:00–2:00 PM Eastern · Online via Microsoft Teams
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