GDPR compliance is now a critical issue for any company that processes personal data. Beyond simply having legal documents or signed contracts in place, the key question is : Does your organization truly comply with the GDPR, and could it prove it in the event of an inspection or complaint?
Requirements are constantly evolving: cookie management, the use of artificial intelligence, biometric processing (such as fingerprint-based access control), technology providers, and the use of data on social media. This context makes it necessary to periodically review data protection systems and adopt a proactive approach.
This practical GDPR compliance guide helps you assess your current situation, identify risks, and prioritize actions in a clear and organized manner.
Do you comply with these basic requirements of the GDPR?
- Updated record of processing activities.
- Properly executed data processing agreements.
- Risk analysis and technical and organizational measures implemented.
- Training for staff with access to personal data.
- Procedures established to address the rights of data subjects.
If you have any questions about any of these points, we recommend that you assess your actual level of compliance.
Is your company prepared for the new challenges of the GDPR?
Since the GDPR took effect in 2018, enough time has passed for organizations to have implemented basic measures. However, today it is no longer enough to:
- Inventory treatments.
- Sign contracts with suppliers.
- Update legal texts.
True compliance requires identifying risks, demonstrating a proactive attitude, and adapting to an ever-changing regulatory environment.
Areas of the GDPR that require ongoing review
The GDPR requires you to continuously review your level of compliance, especially in areas such as:
- Supplier audit.
- Review of legal bases.
- Requests and processing of particularly sensitive data (such as national ID numbers).
- Use of new technologies in data processing.
Important information you should know
Did you know that...
⚠️In 2023, 21,590 complaints were filed with the AEPD, an increase of 43% over the previous year.
⚠️55% of information-gathering actions result in penalties.
The figures reflect a clear increase in monitoring and action by the Spanish Data Protection Agency, which increases the need to review legal compliance.
Data Protection Questionnaire
Discover the actual level of compliance in your company
At PKF Attest , we help organizations comply with data protection regulations in a rigorous and up-to-date manner. To this end, we have developed a free GDPR assessment questionnaire that allows you to identify:
- Actual compliance level.
- Legal and operational risks.
- Measures needed to strengthen data protection.
- Priorities for minimizing penalties and improving processes.
After completing the questionnaire, you will receive a personalized report detailing critical areas and specific recommendations for your company.
FAQ
Activity logs, risk assessments, policies and procedures, contracts with data processors, and evidence of technical and organizational measures.
At least once a year, or whenever there are changes to processes, systems, vendors, or the type of data processed (for example, the introduction of new cloud services).
Through a data processing agreement, security measures assessment, access control, activity logs, and periodic audits.
