What Does GDPR Compliance Involve?

GDPR compliance involves implementing both technical and organizational measures to protect personal data and uphold individuals’ privacy rights.

Key components include:

• Establishing a lawful basis for processing personal data

• Managing data subject rights requests (access, correction, erasure, portability)

• Implementing privacy by design and by default

• Maintaining a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)

• Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) where required

• Appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) if applicable

• Managing vendor risk through proper data processing agreements

• Ensuring adequate safeguards for cross-border data transfers

Organizations often align GDPR compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 to strengthen privacy and security postures.