GDPR Compliance
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU's comprehensive data protection framework. It governs how organizations collect, process, store, and transfer personal data of EU/EEA residents. Penalties for non-compliance can reach 4% of global annual revenue or EUR 20 million.
Who Needs GDPR?
Any organization processing personal data of EU/EEA residents, regardless of where the organization is based.
Key Benefits
- Operate legally in the EU/EEA market
- Build customer trust through transparent data practices
- Avoid significant fines and legal liability
- Establish a strong foundation for global privacy compliance
Key Requirements
- 1Lawful basis for all data processing activities
- 2Data subject rights handling (access, erasure, portability)
- 3Privacy notices and consent management
- 4Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
- 5Breach notification within 72 hours
- 6Data Processing Agreements with third parties
Required Policy Templates
10 policies required for GDPR compliance, organized by category.
Privacy
Data Protection Policy
Comprehensive GDPR data protection policy.
Privacy Notice
External GDPR privacy notice.
DSAR Procedure
Data Subject Access Request handling procedure.
Records of Processing Activities
Maintains records of all data processing activities as required by GDPR Article 30.
Data Protection Impact Assessment
Framework for conducting DPIAs on high-risk processing activities per GDPR Article 35.
International Data Transfer Policy
Governs cross-border transfers of personal data per GDPR Articles 44-49.
Data Retention and Erasure Policy
Defines retention periods and erasure procedures aligned with GDPR Articles 5(1)(e) and 17.
Consent Management Policy
Procedures for obtaining, recording, and managing consent per GDPR Articles 6 and 7.
Data Subject Access Request Procedure
Detailed procedure for handling all data subject rights requests under GDPR Articles 15-22.
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Other Compliance Frameworks
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10 templatesISO 27001
International standard for information security management systems (ISMS).
10 templatesPCI DSS v4.0
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard — security controls for organizations that store, process, or transmit payment cardholder data.
12 templatesCCPA/CPRA
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8 templatesNIST CSF 2.0
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10 templatesSOC 2 Type I
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20 templatesISO 42001
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8 templatesNIS 2 Directive
NIS 2 Directive (EU 2022/2555) — EU-wide cybersecurity legislation requiring essential and important entities to implement comprehensive risk management and incident reporting.
10 templatesNIST SP 800-53
NIST SP 800-53 — Comprehensive catalog of security and privacy controls for federal information systems, widely adopted by private sector organizations.
10 templates