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Formiti Q1 2026 revenue growth in global data privacy services
Birmingham, UK – 19 February 2026 – Formiti Data International UK Ltd, a global data protection and privacy consultancy, today announced a 32% increase in overall business revenue for the first two months of Q1 2026, reflecting accelerating demand for strategic data privacy and AI governance support across key international markets.
The strong performance was driven primarily by rapid growth in the USA and APAC, as organisations expand cross‑border operations and face increasingly complex regulatory requirements. Significant client momentum was recorded in three core industry segments: Retail AI, Life Sciences, and global data centers, where Formiti’s integrated model and specialist expertise continue to resonate with senior decision makers.
A key driver behind this performance is Formiti’s “Power of Three” delivery model, which underpins every engagement:
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A Global Privacy Team that provides horizon scanning, multi‑jurisdictional strategy, and alignment across 120+ regulatory environments.
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A Legal Privacy Team that translates complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, defensible positions for boards, General Counsel, and DPOs.
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A Privacy Operations Team that turns strategy and legal advice into workable processes, controls, and documentation inside the client’s day‑to‑day operations.
Together, these three teams ensure that clients receive advice that is globally aware, legally robust, and operationally executable—rather than siloed or theoretical.
Growth in the USA has been fuelled by multinational organisations seeking to align global privacy frameworks with emerging state‑level AI and data protection expectations, while maintaining compliance with GDPR, UK data protection law, and other international regimes. In APAC, businesses expanding into and within the region have turned to Formiti to navigate multi‑jurisdictional requirements, particularly where PDPA‑style laws and AI governance standards are evolving at pace.
Retail AI has emerged as a major growth area as retailers deploy AI‑driven personalisation, staff resource utilisation, and analytics tools that rely on large‑scale customer data. Formiti’s Power of Three model enables these clients to design AI initiatives that are innovative, compliant, and operationally realistic—from global policy and DPIAs through to frontline processes.
In Life Sciences, Formiti’s recent performance reflects increased demand from pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical research organisations that process highly sensitive health and research data across borders. These clients rely on Formiti’s global, legal, and operational teams to support clinical trials, digital health platforms, and data partnerships that must satisfy strict regulatory expectations while enabling scientific progress.
Global data centers and digital infrastructure providers remain a foundational sector for Formiti, with new and existing clients relying on the consultancy to manage complex, multi‑territory obligations tied to hosting, cross‑border transfers, incident readiness, and support for their own downstream customers’ compliance requirements. Here, the Power of Three model helps operators align group‑level policy with local regulatory nuance and practical operational constraints.
Robert Healey, CEO of Formiti Data International, said:
“Q1 2026 has confirmed what we have seen building over the last 18 months: data privacy and AI governance are now board‑level issues for every serious international business. Our 32% revenue growth in the first two months of the year reflects the trust clients place in Formiti to turn regulatory complexity into clear, workable programmes that support growth rather than block it.
The Power of Three model—Global Privacy, Legal Privacy, and Privacy Operations—is at the heart of that trust. Clients are no longer satisfied with isolated legal advice or stand‑alone operational fixes. They want a connected approach that runs from global strategy through to everyday execution, and that is exactly what our three‑team structure delivers.”
Healey added:
“We are particularly pleased with our momentum in the USA and APAC, and with the confidence we are earning in high‑stakes sectors such as Retail AI, Life Sciences, and global data centers. These organisations cannot afford guesswork when it comes to privacy, AI, and cross‑border data flows. They need a partner that understands regulators, understands the law, and understands how real operations work on the ground. As we move through the rest of 2026, we will continue to invest in our people, our jurisdictional coverage, and our AI governance capabilities so that the Power of Three model keeps delivering tangible value for clients.”
Formiti plans to build on this early‑year performance by expanding its presence in priority markets, deepening sector‑specific offerings for Retail AI, Life Sciences, and data center clients, and further developing its advisory and representative services for organisations operating across the UK, EU, Switzerland, APAC, and North America.
Formiti’s podcast series, including The Formiti Deep Dive, is now engaging top decision makers in the global data privacy and AI arena. The shows deliver fast, practical briefings tailored for C‑suite leaders, General Counsel, and DPOs who need clarity, not noise. Each episode translates complex regulatory and AI developments into concrete actions that can be taken straight back to the boardroom and operational teams. As listenership grows across the USA, Europe, and APAC, the podcasts are becoming an increasingly important channel for strengthening Formiti’s relationships with senior leaders worldwide.
About Formiti Data International UK Ltd
Formiti Data International is a global data protection and privacy consultancy headquartered in Birmingham, UK. The firm helps organisations navigate complex, multi‑jurisdictional data protection and AI governance requirements through its integrated Power of Three model, combining a Global Privacy Team, Legal Privacy Team, and Privacy Operations Team. Formiti provides outsourced DPO services, EU/UK/Thailand local representative services, governance frameworks, and strategic advisory support to clients across sectors including technology, Retail AI, Life Sciences, education, and global digital infrastructure.
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