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GDPR Compliance with Gover

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU's comprehensive data protection law.

Overview​

AttributeValue
Full NameGeneral Data Protection Regulation (Yleinen tietosuoja-asetus)
JurisdictionEuropean Union
Effective DateMay 25, 2018
Applies ToOrganizations processing EU residents' data

Key Requirements​

Data Protection Principles (Article 5)​

  • Lawfulness, fairness, transparency
  • Purpose limitation
  • Data minimization
  • Accuracy
  • Storage limitation
  • Integrity and confidentiality
  • Accountability

Data Subject Rights (Articles 12-23)​

  • Right to access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object

Security (Article 32)​

  • Appropriate technical measures
  • Appropriate organizational measures
  • Risk-based approach

Using Gover for GDPR​

1. Add the GDPR Framework​

  1. Go to Frameworks → Add Framework
  2. Select GDPR from templates
  3. Add to your workspace

2. Map Your Controls​

Map existing controls to GDPR requirements:

  • Data protection policies
  • Access controls
  • Encryption measures
  • Incident response procedures

3. Document Evidence​

Map evidence documents:

  • Privacy policies
  • Data processing agreements (DPA)
  • Consent records
  • DPIA reports (Data Protection Impact Assessment)

4. Track Readiness​

Monitor your GDPR compliance:

  • Overall readiness percentage
  • Gaps by article
  • Action items
GDPR AreaRecommended Controls
Article 5Information Security Policy, Data Classification
Article 25Privacy by Design and by Default procedures
Article 30Records of Processing Activities
Article 32Security controls, Encryption, Access Control
Article 33Data breach response plan
Article 35DPIA process

Common Gaps​

Watch for these common GDPR gaps:

  • Missing records of processing activities
  • Incomplete consent mechanisms
  • Missing DPIA for high-risk processing
  • Inadequate procedures for breach notifications

Resources​

Next Steps​