Procedures for detecting, assessing, and notifying personal data breaches per GDPR Articles 33 and 34.
A compliant Data Breach Notification Procedure for GDPR must include the following6 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Procedure objectives and breach definition.
Identifying and classifying breaches by risk level.
72-hour notification process and content requirements.
When and how to notify affected individuals.
Documentation and record-keeping of all breaches.
Lessons learned and preventive measures.
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Comprehensive GDPR data protection policy.
External GDPR privacy notice.
Data Subject Access Request handling procedure.
Maintains records of all data processing activities as required by GDPR Article 30.
Framework for conducting DPIAs on high-risk processing activities per GDPR Article 35.
Governs cross-border transfers of personal data per GDPR Articles 44-49.
Defines retention periods and erasure procedures aligned with GDPR Articles 5(1)(e) and 17.
Procedures for obtaining, recording, and managing consent per GDPR Articles 6 and 7.