OneTrust explained

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

OneTrust was founded in 2016 by Kabir Barday in Atlanta, Georgia, initially focusing on software to help organizations comply with emerging global privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).^[7]

The company expanded its product offerings and entered adjacent markets such as third-party risk and security assurance through acquisitions. It also attracted investment to support international expansion and development of new tools related to compliance automation and data governance.

In June 2022, OneTrust laid off approximately 950 employees, or 25% of its workforce, citing changing investor priorities and 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]

Acquisitions

OneTrust has acquired several companies to expand its software offerings:

• March 2019: DataGuidance, a UK-based regulatory intelligence platform.^[12]
• June 2020: Integris Software, focused on data discovery and classification.^[13]
• April 2021: Docuvision (AI redaction), Tugboat Logic (security compliance), Convercent (ethics and whistleblowing), and Planetly (carbon tracking).^[14]

Global Partners

Chile: https://alayiatrust.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: Leading the way in trust intelligence .
2. Web site: About Us. OneTrust. August 11, 2025.
3. Web site: Products. OneTrust. August 11, 2025.
4. Web site: Leading the way in trust intelligence . OneTrust. August 11, 2025.
5. News: Wenk. Amy. Tech unicorn OneTrust opens new headquarters on Atlanta Beltline. Atlanta Business Chronicle. May 27, 2025. July 24, 2025.
6. Web site: OneTrust LLC – Company Profile & Locations. GlobalData. July 24, 2025.
7. News: Castellanos . Sara . Enterprise Tech Startups Among Big Winners in Recent VC Deals . 19 April 2022 . Wall Street Journal . 15 January 2021.
8. News: Kanell . Michael . OneTrust cutting 950 jobs, cites less investor interest: Favor shifts to firms that are already profitable, CEO says . 18 July 2022 . Atlanta Journal Constitution . 12 June 2022.
9. Web site: Corporate Compliance Insights. OneTrust Launches AI Agent Built With Microsoft Security Copilot. March 27, 2025. August 11, 2025.
10. Web site: Channel Insider. OneTrust Introduces New Integration to Boost AI Governance. March 6, 2025. August 11, 2025.
11. Web site: Corporate Compliance Insights. OneTrust Adds AI-Powered Copilot to DataGuidance. October 18, 2024. August 11, 2025.
12. Web site: OneTrust Acquires DataGuidance. OneTrust. March 5, 2019. October 26, 2023.
13. Web site: OneTrust Acquires Integris Software. OneTrust. June 23, 2020. October 26, 2023.
14. News: OneTrust acquires Planetly, Convercent, Docuvision and Tugboat Logic. TechCrunch. April 27, 2021. October 26, 2023.