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Frameworks — GDPR
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets strict legal requirements for how businesses handle personal data of EU and UK citizens. If your business operates in these regions—or plans to—it must comply with GDPR to stay competitive, build trust, and avoid major fines.
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Start your GDPR compliance journey with DSALTA's complete checklist.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is Europe’s core privacy law, shaping how organizations collect, process, and protect the personal data of EU residents. Non-compliance can result in heavy fines, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust.
GDPR can feel complicated with its broad scope and strict requirements, but DSALTA® makes it manageable. With automated evidence collection, continuous monitoring, and AI- driven risk insights, you can maintain compliance without drowning in manual work. Use this checklist to guide your GDPR journey.
Why GDPR compliance matters?
Meeting GDPR obligations is more than checking a box. It shows that your company respects privacy, follows data protection laws, and takes responsibility for keeping customer information secure. In return, it builds long-term trust, especially in industries like fintech, healthtech, SaaS, and cloud services. Failing to comply with GDPR can result in:
Heavy financial penalties
Loss of customer trust
Legal action and operational disruption
Reputational damage across EU and UK markets
Easily accessible compliance for growing teams.
Many companies delay compliance because of complexity. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With tools like DSALTA, GDPR becomes easier to manage—especially for lean, fast-moving teams. By using automation and a proactive approach, you can:
Save time and legal consulting costs
Make informed decisions using real-time compliance dashboards
Reduce manual tasks and focus on core busines operations
Key steps to GDPR compliance
Here's how to stay compliant with GDPR while improving business efficiency.
Understand What GDPR Requires
GDPR applies to any company processing personal data of EU or UK residents—regardless of where the business is located. This includes:
Collecting names, email addresses, or IP addresses
Handling customer payment data
Using cookies for analytics
Sending email campaigns with tracking pixels
GDPR compliance applies whether your business sells directly to consumers or supports another service that does.
Appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO)
If your business processes large volumes of personal data, you may need to appoint a Data Protection Officer. The DPO helps you:
Ensure data privacy laws are followed
Respond to data subject rights requests
Monitor audit readiness and risk exposure
Guide compliance with legal requirements
Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
DPIAs help identify risks before launching new products or collecting new types of data. They’re especially important when:
Introducing new technologies
Processing sensitive personal information
Expanding into new markets or services
This is a core part of showing your company takes a proactive approach to privacy.
Document and Automate Your Compliance
Maintaining GDPR compliance requires strong internal controls. Automate where possible:
Use templates to track data flows and third-party vendors
Implement tools to collect audit evidence and incident response plans
Ensure documentation is centralized and easily accessible
This allows your team to respond quickly to regulatory inquiries or customer requests.
Train Employees and Improve Awareness
Your team plays a crucial role in keeping personal data safe. Regular training sessions on:
How GDPR applies to their role
Recognizing cyber threats
Proper handling of data subject access requests
…can significantly reduce the risk of breaches and accidental exposure.
Manage Incident Response Plans
Having an incident response plan in place is a legal requirement under GDPR. This plan should cover:
Detection and reporting of data breaches
Roles and responsibilities of team members
Communication with regulators and affected users
Test your plan regularly to ensure audit readiness and effective response during real incidents.
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