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European Union (enforced by national Data Protection Authorities)

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The EU's landmark data protection law — the de facto global standard for personal data privacy compliance

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About this Framework

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effective 25 May 2018, applies to any organisation processing personal data of EU residents regardless of location. GDPR requires a lawful basis for processing, data subject rights, privacy by design and default, 72-hour breach notification and Data Protection Officers where mandated. Fines reach up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher.

Key Control Domains

Lawful Basis for Processing
Data Subject Rights
Privacy by Design & Default
Data Breach Notification (72h)
Data Protection Impact Assessments
Data Transfer Restrictions
Controller & Processor Obligations
DPO Requirements
Records of Processing Activities

Who Needs This?

  • Any global organisation processing EU resident data
  • E-commerce platforms serving European customers
  • SaaS providers with EU users
  • Healthcare organisations and clinical research
  • Financial services and insurance companies

Compliance Benefits

  • Legal compliance and avoidance of multi-million euro fines
  • Enhanced data governance across the organisation
  • Customer trust and competitive advantage in EU markets
  • Foundation for broader global privacy compliance

Official Reference

GDPR Official Guidance
https://gdpr.eu/what-is-gdpr/

Assessment Details

Issuer / AuthorityEuropean Union (enforced by national Data Protection Authorities)
FrameworkGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Controls39
Questions117
StatusActive
Assessment Start10 May 2026

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