1. Data Protection Officer (DPO) appointment:
Appointing a DPO is necessary if your organization processes large volumes of personal data. This individual ensures GDPR compliance and serves as a point of contact for data subjects and regulatory authorities.
2. Data Mapping and Classification:
Identify what personal data you collect, where it's stored, and how it's processed. Categorize data based on sensitivity to facilitate better protection.
3. Privacy Policy Updates:
Update your privacy policy to reflect GDPR requirements, including data processing purposes, legal basis, and data subject rights.
4. Consent Management:
Implement mechanisms to obtain clear and informed consent for data processing. Ensure individuals can withdraw consent easily.
5. Data Breach Response Plan:
Develop a detailed plan to detect, report, and mitigate data breaches. Quick and appropriate action is crucial to comply with GDPR.
6. Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) process:
Establish a streamlined process to handle DSARs, allowing data subjects to access, correct, or delete their personal data.
7. Data Minimization Principle:
Collect only the data necessary for your stated purposes and retain it for the minimum required duration.
8. Records of Processing Activities:
Maintain records documenting data processing activities, including purposes, categories of data, and data recipients.
9. Vendor and Third-Party Risk Assessment:
Assess the GDPR compliance of vendors and third parties with whom you share personal data.
10. International Data Transfers Documentation:
If you transfer data outside the EU/EEA, ensure compliance with GDPR's requirements, such as using Standard Contractual Clauses or Binding Corporate Rules.
