Questions to ask when looking for a privacy tech solution:

• What is the problem I am trying to solve?
• Is the need as narrow as a cookie consent tool or a broader solution like a preference manager?
• Do I have in-house solutions that I need to accommodate?
• What kind of reporting do I need?
• What would be “nice” to have?
• What’s my timeline for implementation?
• What’s my budget?
• What kind of training and technical support is included?
• What’s the ask of my organization’s IT department to integrate a third-party solution?
• Where and how is the solution hosted?
• What choices are available?
• Ask for a demo
• Look at two or three solutions.

Ask:

• How it works
• How updates for regulatory changes happen
• How can it best solve my particular issue.

Don’t be afraid to ask for a second round of demos or questions and answers.

Details from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.