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height: auto;"> <div> <h5> Start-Up </h5> <p> Don’t let data privacy compliance get in the way of growth </p> </div> <a class="mask-link" href="https://www.osano.com/solutions/start-up-privacy-software"> </a> </li> <li class="header__submenu-list-item"> <img src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Icon%20(11).svg" alt="Icon (11)" loading="lazy" width="21" height="20" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"> <div> <h5> Mid-Sized </h5> <p> Preserve your competitive edge </p> </div> <a class="mask-link" href="https://www.osano.com/solutions/mid-sized-privacy-software"> </a> </li> <li class="header__submenu-list-item"> <img src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Icon%20(12).svg" alt="Icon (12)" loading="lazy" width="23" height="20" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"> <div> <h5> Enterprise </h5> <p> Manage data privacy at scale </p> </div> <a class="mask-link" href="https://www.osano.com/solutions/enterprise-privacy-software"> </a> </li> </ul> <ul class=" "> <li class="header__submenu-header "> <h5 class=""> <span> By Use Case </span> </h5> </li> <li class="header__submenu-list-item"> <img src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Path.svg" alt="Path" loading="lazy" width="21" height="22" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"> <div> <h5> Consent Management </h5> <p> Manage consent without the complexity </p> </div> <a class="mask-link" href="https://www.osano.com/solutions/consent-management-platform"> </a> </li> <li class="header__submenu-list-item"> <img src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Icon%20(14).svg" alt="Icon (14)" loading="lazy" width="21" height="22" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"> <div> <h5> DSAR Automation </h5> <p> Never miss a DSAR deadline again </p> </div> <a class="mask-link" href="https://www.osano.com/products/subject-rights"> </a> </li> <li class="header__submenu-list-item"> <img src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Icon%20(16).svg" alt="Icon (16)" loading="lazy" width="23" height="22" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"> <div> <h5> Privacy Program Management </h5> <p> Build and grow an end-to-end privacy program </p> </div> <a class="mask-link" href="https://www.osano.com/solutions/privacy-program-management-software"> </a> </li> <li class="header__submenu-list-item"> <img src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Icon%20(15).svg" alt="Icon (15)" loading="lazy" width="19" height="22" style="max-width: 100%; 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Osano detects the geolocation of EU visitors and automatically displays the relevant banner, blocking all data trackers until the visitor agrees to their use or to specific categories of data trackers.</p></div> </div> <div class="switchback-image-wrapper"> <img class="switchback-image" src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/marketing/assets/switchbacks/Consent%20Management%20-%20map.png" alt="Consent Management - map" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="switchback-wrapper "> <div class="switchback-content-wrapper"> <div class="switchback-content"><h5>GDPR DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS</h5> <h2>Manage DSARs at Scale</h2> <p>When a data subject makes a request under the GDPR, you have to meet that request within 30 days. Responding to DSARs takes time away from more strategic initiatives, and 30 days can go by pretty quick if you experience a high volume of requests. Osano streamlines the subject rights request process, automates common request types, and enables a faster, more accurate workflow.</p></div> </div> <div class="switchback-image-wrapper"> <img class="switchback-image" src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/marketing/assets/switchbacks/DSAR%20-%20workflow.png" alt="DSAR - workflow" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="switchback-wrapper "> <div class="switchback-content-wrapper"> <div class="switchback-content"><h5>GDPR DATA MAPPING</h5> <h2>Data Mapping Purpose-built for Privacy Compliance</h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">If you’ve ever had to depend on manual spreadsheets or the limited capacity of your organization’s data analysts, you know that mapping your organization’s personal data stores is a time-consuming, reactive task. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Osano Data Mapping provides a privacy-focused data mapping solution that dramatically accelerates the mapping process and reduces errors through automation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p></div> </div> <div class="switchback-image-wrapper"> <img class="switchback-image" src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/marketing/assets/switchbacks/Data%20Mapping%20-%20with%20backdrop.svg" alt="Data Mapping - with backdrop" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="switchback-wrapper "> <div class="switchback-content-wrapper"> <div class="switchback-content"><h5>GDPR VENDOR MANAGEMENT</h5> <h2>Ensure Your Customers’ Data Is in Good Hands</h2> <p>Osano Vendor Privacy Risk Management  can help you identify vendors who can give your customers’ data the protection it deserves. Osano helps you conduct required vendor assessments, tracks vendor privacy changes and new lawsuits, and generates a proprietary Vendor Score to help you assess privacy practices at a glance.</p></div> </div> <div class="switchback-image-wrapper"> <img class="switchback-image" src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/marketing/assets/switchbacks/Vendor%20-%20score%20-%20Contained.png" alt="Vendor - score - Contained" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="switchback-wrapper "> <div class="switchback-content-wrapper"> <div class="switchback-content"><h5>GDPR REPRESENTATIVE</h5> <h2>Let Us Be Your Representative</h2> <p>When you work with Osano, we’ll serve as your required GDPR representative. Our subsidiary, Osano Compliance Services International, is based in Dublin, where our local team of privacy experts and attorneys are at your service to help with all EU-related issues.</p></div> <div class="cta-wrapper"> <a class="primary-btn btn-lg" href="https://www.osano.com/request/demo"> <span> Get Compliant Now </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="switchback-image-wrapper"> <img class="switchback-image" src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/marketing/assets/switchbacks/vendor-risk-image-switchback-gain-visibility.svg" alt="vendor-risk-image-switchback-gain-visibility" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <div class="switchback-wrapper "> <div class="switchback-content-wrapper"> <div class="switchback-content"><h5>GDPR Compliance Checklist</h5> <h2>Not Sure Where to Start? Start Here.</h2> <p><span>GDPR compliance can seem pretty intimidating—especially if you’re trying to figure out where to start. Download this checklist to discover 8 steps to build your foundation.</span></p></div> <div class="cta-wrapper"> <a class="primary-btn btn-lg" href="https://www.osano.com/l/gdpr-compliance-checklist"> <span> Download Your Copy </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="switchback-image-wrapper"> <img class="switchback-image" src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/marketing/assets/switchbacks/Switchback%20-%20GDPR%20checklist.png" alt="Switchback - GDPR checklist" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-5 dnd-section"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-cell dnd-column" style="" data-widget-type="cell" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-6 dnd-row"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-custom_widget dnd-module" style="" data-widget-type="custom_widget" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_module_17084779732227" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"> <section class="testimonials-swiper-section"> <div class="container"> <hgroup role="group" class="intro-wrapper testimonials-swiper-intro-wrapper "> <span class="eyebrow testimonials-swiper-eyebrow">Testimonials</span> <h2 class="heading testimonials-swiper-heading ">Our customers love us</h2> <div class="cta-container testimonials-swiper-cta-container"> </div> </hgroup> </div> </section> <div class="swiper testimonials-swiper"> <div class="swiper-wrapper"> <div class="swiper-slide testimonial-slide" data-color="dark-purple-gradient"> <div class="swiper-slide-content testimonials"> <div class="testimonial-slide-icon-container"> <img class="testimonial-slide-icon" src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/G2_Logo_White_RGB%20(2).svg" alt="G2_Logo_White_RGB (2)" loading="lazy" width="400" height="400" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"> </div> <div class="testimonial-copy-wrapper"> <p class="testimonial-copy text-xl">"Osano is simplifying our international expansion and giving our exec team peace of mind with privacy compliance. It also has allowed us to conserve developer resources with its "one line JS" model."</p> <p class="testimonial-author text-xl black-weight">Ryan W</p> <p class="testimonial-author-title text-lg">CEO, G2 Review</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide testimonial-slide" data-color="light-purple-gradient"> <div class="swiper-slide-content testimonials"> <div class="testimonial-slide-icon-container"> <img class="testimonial-slide-icon" src="https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png" alt="g2 gray 600" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=500&height=500&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 500w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 1000w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=1500&height=1500&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 1500w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=2000&height=2000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 2000w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=2500&height=2500&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 2500w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=3000&height=3000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 3000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"> </div> <div class="testimonial-copy-wrapper"> <p class="testimonial-copy text-xl">"Osano helped us get into cookie compliance in a customer-friendly and consistent manner. Looking forward to spending less time worrying about keeping up with legal changes with Osano looking out for the many coming changes in data compliance."</p> <p class="testimonial-author text-xl black-weight">Aaron L</p> <p class="testimonial-author-title text-lg">G2 Reviewer</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide testimonial-slide" data-color="dark-purple-gradient"> <div class="swiper-slide-content testimonials"> <div class="testimonial-slide-icon-container"> <img class="testimonial-slide-icon" src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/G2_Logo_White_RGB%20(2).svg" alt="G2_Logo_White_RGB (2)" loading="lazy" width="400" height="400" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"> </div> <div class="testimonial-copy-wrapper"> <p class="testimonial-copy text-xl">"The Osano team is very knowledgeable, helpful, and accessible. I know I can expect a thoughtful and prompt response to all my questions. The platform is intuitive, easy to implement, and enables us to holistically monitor privacy compliance. We really could not be happier."</p> <p class="testimonial-author text-xl black-weight">Ivanna C</p> <p class="testimonial-author-title text-lg">G2 Reviewer</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide testimonial-slide" data-color="light-purple-gradient"> <div class="swiper-slide-content testimonials"> <div class="testimonial-slide-icon-container"> <img class="testimonial-slide-icon" src="https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png" alt="g2 gray 600" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=500&height=500&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 500w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 1000w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=1500&height=1500&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 1500w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=2000&height=2000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 2000w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=2500&height=2500&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 2500w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=3000&height=3000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 3000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"> </div> <div class="testimonial-copy-wrapper"> <p class="testimonial-copy text-xl">"The platform is highly intuitive, and the team has extensive legal knowledge of privacy regulations. Everything in the platform is set up for easy completion; you hardly need to contact the team for questions."</p> <p class="testimonial-author text-xl black-weight">Lilla M</p> <p class="testimonial-author-title text-lg">Digital Marketing Manager, G2 Reviewer</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide testimonial-slide" data-color="dark-purple-gradient"> <div class="swiper-slide-content testimonials"> <div class="testimonial-slide-icon-container"> <img class="testimonial-slide-icon" src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/G2_Logo_White_RGB%20(2).svg" alt="G2_Logo_White_RGB (2)" loading="lazy" width="400" height="400" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"> </div> <div class="testimonial-copy-wrapper"> <p class="testimonial-copy text-xl">"We like that [Osano] is an all-in-one solution and that it automatically searches our site to keep us compliant."</p> <p class="testimonial-author text-xl black-weight">Glen B</p> <p class="testimonial-author-title text-lg">Director of Compliance and Commissions, G2 Review</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide testimonial-slide" data-color="light-purple-gradient"> <div class="swiper-slide-content testimonials"> <div class="testimonial-slide-icon-container"> <img class="testimonial-slide-icon" src="https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png" alt="g2 gray 600" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=500&height=500&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 500w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=1000&height=1000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 1000w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=1500&height=1500&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 1500w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=2000&height=2000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 2000w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=2500&height=2500&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 2500w, https://www.osano.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/logos/customer%20quote%20logos/g2%20gray%20600.png?width=3000&height=3000&name=g2%20gray%20600.png 3000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px"> </div> <div class="testimonial-copy-wrapper"> <p class="testimonial-copy text-xl">"It is hard to keep track of third-party cookies in an enterprise where several departments can add cookies. Osano helps take that back under control."</p> <p class="testimonial-author text-xl black-weight">Martin V</p> <p class="testimonial-author-title text-lg">Information Security Officer and Software Quality Manager, G2 Review</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="testimonial-controls-pagination-wrapper"> <div class="testimonial-swiper-controls"> <div class="swiper-button-prev testimonial-swiper-control"></div> <div class="swiper-button-next testimonial-swiper-control"></div> </div> <div class="swiper-pagination testimonials-pagination"></div> </div> </div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-7 dnd-section"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-cell dnd-column" style="" data-widget-type="cell" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div class="row-fluid-wrapper row-depth-1 row-number-8 dnd-row"> <div class="row-fluid "> <div class="span12 widget-span widget-type-custom_widget dnd-module" style="" data-widget-type="custom_widget" data-x="0" data-w="12"> <div id="hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1709676361702" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_widget hs_cos_wrapper_type_module" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="widget" data-hs-cos-type="module"> <section class="blog-recent-posts-section"> <div class="container"> <hgroup role="group" class="intro-wrapper blog-recent-posts-intro-wrapper "> <span class="eyebrow blog-recent-posts-eyebrow">Expert insights</span> <h2 class="heading blog-recent-posts-heading ">Key Resources on All Things Privacy</h2> <p class="subheading blog-recent-posts-subheading">Discover actionable compliance tips straight from our team of legal and privacy experts through our blogs, webinars, eBooks, guides, and more.</p> <div class="cta-container blog-recent-posts-cta-container"> <a class="cta-link blog-recent-posts-cta text-md medium-weight" data-style="purple-gradient" href="https://www.osano.com/articles"> <span class="cta-link-text">View All Blog Posts</span> </a> <a class="cta-link blog-recent-posts-cta text-md medium-weight" data-style="white" href="https://www.osano.com/resources"> <span class="cta-link-text">View All Resources</span> <svg class="cta-link-arrow-right" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewbox="0 0 14 14" fill="none"> <path d="M1.1665 7.00008H12.8332M12.8332 7.00008L6.99984 1.16675M12.8332 7.00008L6.99984 12.8334" stroke="#0E0416" stroke-width="1.66667" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" /> </svg> </a> </div> </hgroup> <div class="grid-container blog-recent-posts"> <div class="blog-post-card flex flex-col"> <div class="blog-post-card-image-wrapper"> <img class="blog-post-card-image" src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/Data%20Privacy%20Platform%20Feature%20Announcement%20%2821%29.png" alt="GDPR Compliance Checklist: 8 Steps You Need to Complete"> </div> <div class="blog-post-card-copy-wrapper flex-grow flex flex-col"> <a class="blog-tag text-md regular-weight" href="https://www.osano.com/articles/tag/eu-privacy-law"> <span class="tag-pill blog-post-tag" data-color="yellow-gradient">EU Privacy Law</span> </a> <h4 class="blog-card-heading text-xl">GDPR Compliance Checklist: 8 Steps You Need to Complete</h4> <p class="blog-card-subheading text-sm flex-grow">GDPR compliance can be tricky.</p> <a class="card-link blog-card-link" href="https://www.osano.com/articles/gdpr-compliance-checklist"></a> <span class="blog-card-read-now-text"> Read now <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="14" height="14" viewbox="0 0 14 14" fill="none"> <path d="M1.1665 7.00008H12.8332M12.8332 7.00008L6.99984 1.16675M12.8332 7.00008L6.99984 12.8334" stroke="#0E0416" stroke-width="1.66667" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="blog-post-card flex flex-col"> <div class="blog-post-card-image-wrapper"> <img class="blog-post-card-image" src="https://www.osano.com/hubfs/GDPR%20in%20US.svg" alt="GDPR Compliance in the U.S.: What to Know"> </div> <div class="blog-post-card-copy-wrapper flex-grow flex flex-col"> <a class="blog-tag text-md regular-weight" href="https://www.osano.com/articles/tag/eu-privacy-law"> <span class="tag-pill blog-post-tag" data-color="yellow-gradient">EU Privacy Law</span> </a> <h4 class="blog-card-heading text-xl">GDPR Compliance in the U.S.: What to Know</h4> <p class="blog-card-subheading text-sm flex-grow">In 1992, Singapore banned the sale of all chewing gum. 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Over time, this web can be untangled, and you can achieve compliance. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Over the course of your journey towards compliance, however, GDPR compliance software will be an essential tool. In this article, we’ll walk through some of the GDPR’s major requirements, and how those requirements can be solved or supported with the right tools at your side.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">So, what exactly is the GDPR?</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <h2 aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="none">What Is the GDPR?</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a set of regulations that standardizes data protection laws across all EU member states. It gives individuals greater control over their personal data and imposes obligations on organizations that collect and process this data. Implemented in May 2018, the regulation aims to protect the privacy and personal data of EU citizens. It applies not only to EU businesses but also to any organization outside the EU that processes the data of EU residents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The GDPR provides a comprehensive framework for the protection of personal data. It defines personal data as any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This includes names, addresses, email addresses, financial information, IP addresses, or any other information that could be used to identify a natural person.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The law also has a fairly wide reach, and your organization may be subject to it even if you aren’t based out of the EU. You must comply with the GDPR if you meet any of the following: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Your business is based in the EU and processes EU citizens’ data. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Your business offers products or services to EU citizens regardless of where it’s located.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Your business monitors the behavior of EU citizens, such as tracking their online activities, regardless of where it’s located.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">While enumerating the individual requirements of the GDPR is out of this article’s scope, you can get a sense of its requirements by understanding the seven core principles that inform the law: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency: You must process data in accordance with the law, treat data subjects (i.e., the individuals whose data you’ve processed) fairly, and be transparent about your data processing activities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Purpose limitation: You should only process data for legitimate purposes that you specify for each data subject before you collect it. After you’ve completed a given purpose, you can’t retain that data and re-use it for another purpose without first gaining the data subject’s consent.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Data minimization: You may only collect and use data if it’s absolutely necessary to complete your stated purpose. Furthermore, you must limit access to personal data to only those employees needing the information to complete the given purpose.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Accuracy: You should keep your data as accurate as possible at all times.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Storage limitation: Only store personal data as long as necessary for the intended purpose. When you're done with it, delete it. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Integrity and confidentiality: Process data in a way that protects its security, integrity, and privacy. (For instance, transferring data with encryption).</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Accountability: You are responsible for demonstrating GDPR compliance. Regulators expect detailed documentation about the data collected, how it's used, and where it's stored. Organizations must train staff well to implement organizational security measures. And organizations must have data processing agreements in place with all third-party vendors who process data on their behalf.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ol> <p><span data-contrast="auto">These principles translate into much more specific requirements, such as: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Obtaining a prescribed lawful basis for collecting, storing, and processing personal information. Typically, most organizations rely on the data subject’s consent for their lawful basis.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">If consent is the lawful basis, then it must be freely given, informed, and unambiguous. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">DSARs must be honored, and data subjects have the right to request access to their data. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">If a data breach occurs, relevant data protection authorities must be notified within 72 hours. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Businesses must have a designated data protection officer (DPO). </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and records of processing activity (RoPAs) must be conducted under certain circumstances. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">And much more.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The GDPR also introduces certain rights for individuals, such as the right to access their personal data, the right to rectify inaccurate data, and the right to be forgotten. These rights empower individuals to take control of their personal information and ensure its accuracy and security.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) investigate all complaints, provide advice on data protection matters, and take action against businesses that violate GDPR requirements. Unfortunately, each EU member state has its own DPA, who has their own particular guidance on the law. This can make complying with the GDPR across the entire EU very tricky for organizations who choose to take on compliance without seeking outside help. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <h2><span data-contrast="none">Why is GDPR Compliance Crucial for Businesses?</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">GDPR compliance is not just about avoiding fines, but with that said, the penalties for noncompliance can become very expensive very quickly. Noncompliant businesses can be fined over 4% of annual global revenue or €20 million, whichever is the higher figure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">GDPR compliance is also about building trust and enhancing customer relationships. By demonstrating compliance, businesses can show their commitment to protecting customer data and differentiate themselves in an increasingly data-driven world. When organizations comply with GDPR, they are more likely to gain the trust of their customers. Customers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of data privacy and are more likely to choose businesses that prioritize the protection of their personal information.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">In fact, according to research from the </span><a href="https://iapp.org/resources/article/privacy-and-consumer-trust-summary/"><span data-contrast="none">International Association of Privacy Professionals</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Nearly 68% of consumers throughout the world said they are either somewhat or very concerned about their online privacy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">According to 64% of consumers, companies that provide clear information about their privacy policies enhance their trust.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">33% of consumers would lose trust in an organization that uses their data to offer them products or services from another organization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">What’s more, becoming compliant with the GDPR also forces you to shore up your data management and cybersecurity practices. If you don’t know where data lives in your organization or where it flows, you can’t protect it. </span><a href="https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/businessinsights/study-finds-stark-correlation-between-poor-privacy-practices-and-likelihood-of-experiencing-a-data-breach/"><span data-contrast="none">Research</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> shows that companies with inadequate data privacy practices are 80% more likely to suffer a breach than those with robust privacy practices. In part, this is because GDPR compliance prompts businesses to assess their data collection and processing practices, identify potential vulnerabilities, and implement appropriate security measures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">With the promise of reduced legal risk, better consumer trust, and stronger cybersecurity, compliance with the GDPR seems like a straightforward decision. But compliance isn’t necessarily easy—that’s why businesses seek out GDPR compliance software.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <h2 aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="none">Key Features to Look for in GDPR Compliance Software</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">When selecting GDPR compliance software, it is essential to consider the features that align with your business needs. Here are some key features to look out for.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <h3 aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="none">Data Subject Access Request Support</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Under the GDPR, businesses must respond to </span><a href="https://www.osano.com/products/subject-rights"><span data-contrast="none">data subject access requests (DSARs)</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> within one month of receipt of the request. If you have one or two requests a month, you might not mind the inefficiency of responding to DSARs manually. But as that number climbs up, not only will you be taking up more of your team’s time responding to DSARs rather than other important initiatives, you’ll run the risk of missing the DSAR deadline or worse—responding to DSARs inaccurately or with other individuals’ personal data.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">That’s why GDPR compliance software should come with support for DSAR processes. This can take the form of support for the DSAR workflow, improved communications with data subjects, better coordination with internal stakeholders, and even automation for standard request types.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <h3 aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="none">Consent Management</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Obtaining and managing consent is a crucial aspect of GDPR compliance. Look for software that offers tools to secure, execute on, track, and store consent records effectively.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Consent management is a critical requirement under GDPR, and the software should provide comprehensive features to handle this process efficiently. At first blush, this task can seem fairly straightforward—just permit or block the data trackers on your site based on visitors’ indicated choices. This ignores the fact that doing so requires a significant amount of technical work, which translates into taking up time that your engineers could spend on your product or service.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Furthermore, each EU member state has its own requirements on cookie banner design and functionality. Tracking these requirements (which can change and evolve) also is a seriously time-consuming task.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <h3 aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="none">Records of Processing Activity</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Article 30 of the GDPR requires businesses to develop and maintain “records of processing activity” or RoPAs. Specifically, these documents must include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The name and contact details of the controller, joint controllers, representatives, and data protection officer.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The purposes of the processing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The categories of data subjects and personal data.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The categories of recipients to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Transfers of personal data to a third country or an international organization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The envisaged time limits for erasure of the different categories of data.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A general description of technical and organizational security measures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">If your organization is a processor rather than a controller, then you must provide:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The name and contact details of the processor or processors and of each controller on behalf of which the processor is acting, the controller’s or the processor’s representative, and the data protection officer.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The categories of processing carried out on behalf of each controller.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Transfers of personal data to a third country or an international organization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A general description of technical and organizational security measures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Obviously, this can become quite time-consuming without automated support. GDPR compliance software should provide some means of supporting the creation and maintenance of RoPAs—otherwise, you’ll need to dedicate a significant amount of time to maintaining this crucial document.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Some GDPR compliance software is capable of </span><a href="https://www.osano.com/products/data-mapping"><span data-contrast="none">generating a map of all the data</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> throughout your organization</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <h3 aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="none">Data Protection Impact Assessments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":40,"335559739":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Beyond RoPAs, you’ll also need to conduct mandated assessments like Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) under certain circumstances. According to the GDPR:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Where a type of processing in particular using new technologies, and taking into account the nature, scope, context and purposes of the processing, is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, the controller shall, prior to the processing, carry out an assessment of the impact of the envisaged processing operations on the protection of personal data.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">GDPR compliance software can support the DPIA workflow by guiding you through the assessment process; storing completed assessments in a central, secure location; and automatically disparate personnel throughout the organization about assessments they’ve been assigned to.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <h2 aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="none">How to Choose the Right GDPR Compliance Solution</span></h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">When evaluating GDPR compliance software, make sure to evaluate your: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559685":-20,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Business needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Budget.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Compliance priorities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">And crucially, recall that GDPR compliance isn’t a one-and-done affair; your business will change, the laws will change, and best practices will change. In addition to the software solution itself, make sure to evaluate the team behind that solution. Will they support your implementation process? Will they provide ongoing guidance? Are they knowledgeable and pleasant to work with? Often, it can be easy to forget that the team behind your GDPR compliance software is an element of your overall GDPR compliance solution.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":1,"335559737":-20,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":330}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Osano, we take that responsibility seriously. So much so, we offer the industry’s only </span><a href="https://www.osano.com/pledge"><span data-contrast="none">“No Fines. 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