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OneTrust, LLC
TypePrivate
IndustrySoftware
FounderKabir Barday
Key people
Kabir Barday (CEO), Alan Dabbiere (Chairman)
ProductsPrivacy, security, and AI governance software
Number of employees
2,300[1]

OneTrust, LLC is an American software company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It develops governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software with a focus on privacy, security, data protection, and AI governance. Its platform includes tools for consent management, data mapping, third-party risk assessments, and regulatory compliance automation.[2][3] As of 2025, the company reports more than 14,000 customers worldwide and over 300 patents.[4] The company occupies a 74,000-square-foot headquarters along the Atlanta Beltline and maintains regional offices in London, Bangalore, Munich, and Melbourne.[5][6]

History

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OneTrust was founded in 2016 by Kabir Barday in Atlanta, Georgia. The company initially focused on helping organizations comply with privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).[7]

The company later expanded into security, risk management, and ESG compliance through acquisitions and partnerships. In 2022, it laid off about 950 employees—approximately 25 % of its workforce—citing market conditions.[8]

AI capabilities and governance

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In 2025, OneTrust launched the Privacy Breach Response Agent, built with Microsoft Security Copilot, designed to automate incident evaluation and breach notification mapping.[9] The company also integrated with Azure OpenAI to support compliance transparency and model governance functions.[10] In 2024, AI-based features were added to the DataGuidance regulatory research platform, enabling regulatory text search and summarization.[11]

Partnerships and industry collaborations

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OneTrust has formed partnerships with several technology providers to extend its governance and compliance tools. In 2025, it worked with Microsoft to develop AI-enabled compliance agents for Microsoft Security Copilot.[12] It also released a Snowflake-native application for managing consented data in real time.[13] Additional integrations have been developed with Adobe Real-Time Customer Data Platform,[14] Hightouch,[15] and Databricks, focusing on governance and responsible AI policy enforcement.[16]

Events

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TrustWeek

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Since 2021, OneTrust has organized TrustWeek, an annual conference on privacy, risk, and compliance. The 2024 event included announcements on data classification and AI risk monitoring.[17]

Acquisitions

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  • March 2019: Acquired DataGuidance, a UK-based privacy law research firm.[18]
  • June 2020: Acquired Integris Software (data discovery).[19]
  • April 2021: Acquired Docuvision, Tugboat Logic, Convercent, and Planetly.[20]

References

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  1. "Leading the way in trust intelligence". OneTrust. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  2. "About Us". OneTrust. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  3. "Products". OneTrust. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  4. "Leading the way in trust intelligence". OneTrust. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  5. Wenk, Amy (May 27, 2025). "Tech unicorn OneTrust opens new headquarters on Atlanta Beltline". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
  6. "OneTrust LLC – Company Profile & Locations". GlobalData. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
  7. Castellanos, Sara (15 January 2021). "Enterprise Tech Startups Among Big Winners in Recent VC Deals". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  8. Kanell, Michael (12 June 2022). "OneTrust cutting 950 jobs, cites less investor interest". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  9. Corporate Compliance Insights (March 27, 2025). "OneTrust Launches AI Agent Built With Microsoft Security Copilot". Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  10. Channel Insider (March 6, 2025). "OneTrust Introduces New Integration to Boost AI Governance". Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  11. Corporate Compliance Insights (October 18, 2024). "OneTrust Adds AI-Powered Copilot to DataGuidance". Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  12. Corporate Compliance Insights (March 27, 2025). "OneTrust Launches AI Agent Built With Microsoft Security Copilot". Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  13. Marketscreener (June 10, 2021). "OneTrust Partners with Snowflake to Enable Data Discovery and Governance". Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  14. "OneTrust Powers Privacy-First Personalized Experiences with Adobe Real-Time Customer Data Platform". April 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  15. "Hightouch + OneTrust Integration". Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  16. "Accelerating Responsible AI with Databricks and OneTrust AI Governance". April 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  17. Knowles, Catherine (May 22, 2024). "OneTrust unveils new data management tools at TrustWeek 2024". SecurityBrief Asia. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  18. "OneTrust Acquires DataGuidance". OneTrust. March 5, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  19. "OneTrust Acquires Integris Software". OneTrust. June 23, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  20. "OneTrust acquires Planetly, Convercent, Docuvision and Tugboat Logic". TechCrunch. April 27, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2025.

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