Break up with busywork: 4 tasks privacy pros shouldn'gt do manually
OneTrust, Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Privacy teams are expected to govern more data, respond to more requests, oversee or support AI initiatives...yet many programs still rely on manual workflows that can't scale.
Privacy leaders are under pressure from every direction. Regulations continue to expand globally while consumer privacy rights are exercised more frequently. At the same time, organizations are rapidly adopting AI and data-driven initiatives that rely on personal data.
Yet many privacy programs still run on spreadsheets, email threads, and manual reviews - either stand-alone or workaround between disconnected systems.
This creates a constant trade-off: spend time managing operational tasks or focus on higher-value governance work. The problem is that manual processes simply don't scale. As privacy programs mature, automation becomes essential to maintain compliance while enabling the business to move forward.
The good news is that many of the most time-consuming privacy workflows can now be automated. For teams looking to modernize their programs, these are often the first places to start.