Tool Overview:
WiredRelations

About WiredRelations

WiredRelations is a SaaS-based Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) management platform that focuses on transforming privacy and information security processes into structured programs. The platform operates primarily in the European market and specializes in data protection compliance and information security management.

What does WiredRelations do?

The platform takes a data-first approach to compliance management, differentiating itself by mapping organizational data independently before connecting it to specific regulations. This architecture enables users to adapt to new regulatory requirements without rebuilding their compliance structure. The system manages various aspects of compliance including processing activities (ROPA), vendor relationships, risk assessments, and implementation of security controls across multiple frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001/27002, and NIS2.

In terms of vendor management, WiredRelations provides functionality for automating vendor audit processes through multiple methods including physical audits, external auditor reports, questionnaires, and vendor statements. The platform includes capabilities for managing data processing agreements (DPAs) and monitoring vendor compliance with established requirements.

The platform incorporates risk management tools that enable organizations to conduct threat-based risk assessments. Users can identify critical information assets, evaluate threats, assess consequences and likelihood, and implement security measures. The system calculates risk scores for both the organization and data subjects, helping users determine whether risks are acceptable or require mitigation.

What makes WiredRelations different?

A key technical distinction of WiredRelations is its approach to data structure. Rather than building around specific regulations, the platform first establishes a compliance data structure where information is mapped independently. This design allows organizations to apply multiple regulations to the same data points, reducing duplicate entries and enabling faster adaptation to new regulatory requirements.

The platform emphasizes collaboration through features that distribute compliance responsibilities across an organization while maintaining centralized oversight. It provides unlimited user access with role-based permissions, allowing non-compliance personnel to participate in compliance processes while restricting their access to relevant systems and vendors.

Use cases and industries

WiredRelations serves organizations requiring structured compliance management, particularly those operating under European privacy regulations. The platform appears to have significant adoption in Denmark, where approximately 60% of municipalities use the system. It supports various integration options, including connections to ServiceNow for asset management synchronization, Slack for compliance communications, and identity providers such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Entra ID for user management.

The platform offers multiple deployment options, from a free starter plan limited to one administrator and 150 elements, to premium plans for larger organizations. Security certifications include yearly ISAE 3000-II assurance reports and Cyber Essentials Plus certification, with data storage maintained within EU data centers in Frankfurt and Paris through MongoDB Atlas.