ABOUT
Laura Kiviharju
Founder. Strategic Legal Advisor in AI, Cybersecurity & Data Protection
MLaw, LL.M. Compliance
I love seeing businesses grow and innovate through new technologies. But too often, I also see them getting caught up in the complexities that come with regulatory requirements tied to these technologies. That’s why I’m passionate about making compliance as simple and practical as possible—helping companies design their products and services compliant by design so they can stay focused on what matters most: their business.
I’m a certified legal and security strategist with over 15 years of experience helping tech-driven organizations turn compliance into a competitive advantage. My background spans AI governance, data protection, cybersecurity, procurement, and contracting—supporting both global enterprises and fast-scaling startups in meeting complex requirements such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and the EU AI Act. Organisations I worked for in the past include Ringier, ABB, Sulzer, Canton of Lucerne and National Cybersecurity Centre Finland (NCSC-FI).
As a strategic advisor, I partner with leadership teams to align compliance with business growth—enabling innovation, efficiency, and market trust. My approach is pragmatic and outcome-focused: translating regulatory complexity into clear, actionable steps that protect value and accelerate progress. I believe compliance should empower, not just restrict. By embedding privacy, security, and AI governance early in the design process, I help companies scale responsibly, build lasting trust with customers and stakeholders, and grow confidently in an increasingly regulated digital landscape.
As an expert specialising in data compliance, I bring a deep understanding of regulatory landscape and practical implementation to every project. I use my expertise to craft practical, compliant, and effective solutions tailored to your unique needs and goals.
As an expert specialising in data compliance, I bring a deep understanding of regulatory landscape and practical implementation to every project. I use my expertise to craft practical, compliant, and effective solutions tailored to your unique needs and goals.
I believe compliance should empower, not just restrict.
— Laura Kiviharju





