Osano Technology Intelligence

What is Osano?

Osano is a data privacy platform that helps organizations comply with privacy regulations. Founded in 2018 in Austin, Texas, Osano provides consent management, vendor monitoring, and data subject request tools.

Osano stands out by guaranteeing compliance and taking on legal liability. Features include cookie consent, privacy policy generation, and vendor risk assessment. Used by thousands of organizations for GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy law compliance.

Key Features

Consent Management

• Cookie Consent: Customizable banners
• Auto-blocking: Block before consent
• Geo-targeting: Region-specific rules
• Consent Records: Proof of consent

Vendor Monitoring

• Risk Scores: Vendor privacy ratings
• Monitoring: Policy change alerts
• Database: 15,000+ vendor profiles

Compliance Tools

• DSAR: Data subject requests
• Policies: Privacy policy generator
• Assessments: Privacy impact assessments

Use Cases

Cookie Compliance

Websites implement compliant consent banners. Meet GDPR and CCPA requirements. Automatic script blocking until consent.

Vendor Risk Management

Organizations assess vendor privacy practices. Monitor changes to vendor policies. Make informed vendor decisions.

Privacy Program

Companies build comprehensive privacy programs. Document compliance efforts. Handle data subject requests efficiently.

SaaS Companies

B2B software companies demonstrate compliance. Pass customer security questionnaires. Build trust with enterprise buyers.

Code Examples

Consent Manager Installation

<!-- Osano Consent Manager -->
<script src="https://cmp.osano.com/YOUR_CUSTOMER_ID/osano.js"></script>

Consent-Based Script Loading

<!-- Load only after consent -->
<script type="text/plain" class="osano-cookie-category-ANALYTICS">
    // Analytics code here
    gtag('config', 'GA_ID');
</script>

JavaScript API

// Check consent
Osano.cm.getConsent('ANALYTICS'); // true/false

// Listen for consent changes
Osano.cm.addEventListener('osano-cm-consent-saved', (consent) => {
    if (consent.ANALYTICS) {
        loadAnalytics();
    }
});

// Open preference dialog
Osano.cm.showDrawer('osano-cm-dom-info-dialog-open');

Comparison

vs OneTrust

• Size: OneTrust larger enterprise focus
• Liability: Osano offers legal guarantee
• Price: Osano more accessible

vs CookieYes

• Features: Osano more comprehensive
• Vendor: Osano includes vendor monitoring
• Price: CookieYes more affordable

Strengths

• Legal liability guarantee
• Vendor risk monitoring
• Easy implementation
• Good mid-market fit

Considerations

• Higher price than basic tools
• Some features require higher tiers