GDPR Compliance with Gover
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU's comprehensive data protection law.
Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | General Data Protection Regulation |
| Jurisdiction | European Union |
| Effective Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Applies To | Organizations 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
- Go to Frameworks → Add Framework
- Select GDPR from templates
- 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
Link evidence documents:
- Privacy policies
- Data processing agreements
- Consent records
- DPIA reports
4. Track Readiness
Monitor your GDPR compliance:
- Overall readiness percentage
- Gaps by article
- Action items
Recommended Controls
| GDPR Area | Recommended Controls |
|---|---|
| Article 5 | Data Protection Policy, Data Classification |
| Article 25 | Privacy by Design Procedures |
| Article 30 | Records of Processing Activities |
| Article 32 | Security Controls, Encryption, Access Control |
| Article 33 | Incident Response Plan |
| Article 35 | DPIA Process |
Common Gaps
Watch for these common GDPR gaps:
- Missing data processing records
- Incomplete consent mechanisms
- Lack of DPIA for high-risk processing
- Inadequate breach notification procedures
Resources
Next Steps
- Frameworks Overview — Learn about framework management
- Controls — Implement controls