After spinning off from a global conglomerate, Copeland LP, a leader in the HVACR and refrigeration industries, faced the daunting task of establishing a standalone global privacy program. With the guidance and tools provided by OneTrust, they successfully transitioned to an independent operation, efficiently mapping data flows and ensuring compliance across diverse international regulations. Cartan Sumner, Associate General Counsel, shares the story of how this partnership helped Copeland achieve rapid success and set a new standard for privacy in the industry.
Establishing a global privacy program from scratch
As a newly independent company, Copeland LP needed to create an entirely new privacy program. "Our challenge was to establish our own global privacy tenant," shares Cartan Sumner. The complexity of this task was magnified by the need to transition quickly from their former parent company’s systems. With the expertise and support from OneTrust's teams in London and Madrid, Copeland not only met their deadlines but also became one of the first groups to exit their transition services agreements—a significant achievement made possible through their partnership with OneTrust.
Mapping data flows and ensuring global compliance
As a company that operates globally, Copeland needed to ensure that its data flows complied with various international regulations, such as GDPR and other region-specific laws. " We rely on the solution and the system to map our data flows around the world," Sumner explains. The platform's easy-to-use interface and powerful data mapping capabilities have been essential in helping Copeland navigate the complexities of global data privacy.
A strategic partner for ongoing success
For companies looking to build or enhance their global privacy programs, Copeland's experience with OneTrust underscores the value of having a strategic partner. “OneTrust has almost been like a mentor to my privacy team in Europe, and I'm very grateful for that in bringing them along in their careers and helping them become exceptional privacy professionals,” Sumner notes. As Copeland continues to evolve, they see OneTrust as an integral part of their ongoing success, providing the tools and expertise needed to stay compliant and ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
