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American software company
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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]
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Kabir Barday |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
Key people | Kabir Barday (CEO), Alan Dabbiere (Chairman) |
| Products | Privacy, security, and AI governance software |
Number of employees | 2,300[1] |
| Website | www |
History
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
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
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
TrustWeek
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]