Interactive Compliance Checklist

Identify lawful basis for processing

Document the legal basis (consent, contract, legitimate interest, etc.) for each type of personal data processing.

Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessment

Complete a DPIA for any high-risk processing activities, especially those involving automated decision-making.

Implement data minimization

Ensure only the minimum necessary personal data is collected and processed for each stated purpose.

Configure consent management

Implement mechanisms for obtaining, recording, and managing data subject consent where required.

Set up right to erasure workflows

Build processes to handle data deletion requests within the 30-day response window.

Document data processing activities

Maintain a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) as required by Article 30.

Configure data residency controls

Ensure personal data is stored and processed within approved geographic regions.

Implement PII detection and redaction

Deploy automated PII stripping on all data leaving your controlled environment.

Set up breach notification procedures

Establish processes to notify supervisory authorities within 72 hours of a personal data breach.

Review third-party data processors

Ensure Data Processing Agreements are in place with all vendors handling personal data.

Implement data subject access requests

Build workflows to respond to SAR requests within the one-month deadline.

Appoint a Data Protection Officer

Designate a DPO if required by the nature or scale of your data processing activities.