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GDPR

Privacy matters – managing personal information

Enacted in 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants individuals greater control over the personal data they share with social networks and third parties. Recognized globally as one of the most robust data protection and privacy laws, GDPR reshapes how personal information is handled by businesses.

The regulation establishes strict guidelines for businesses, limiting how they can collect, process, and use data provided by individuals. GDPR emerged as a comprehensive framework for data protection, following over four years of negotiations and discussions by the European Parliament and Council, with its final form adopted in April 2016 and implemented in 2018.

Under GDPR, the responsibility rests on data controllers to demonstrate compliance by implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures. The regulation clearly distinguishes between two key entities:

  1. Data Controllers: These are individuals, legal entities, public authorities, or organizations that determine the purposes and methods of processing personal data. When dictated by EU or Member State laws, controllers may be designated by those laws.
  2. Data Processors: These are individuals, legal entities, public authorities, or organizations that process personal data on behalf of the controller.

GDPR aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and trust in how personal data is managed, fostering a culture of data privacy and protection.

Our goal is not only to inspire trust in technology and quality but also to enable progress by managing risks and facilitating change—building a brighter, more promising future. This commitment is reflected in our motto: “We do not sell, We certify.”

Features and Benefits

As an evolution of data and privacy protection laws, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes critical measures to safeguard the privacy of individuals who share their personal information with businesses.

Here are some notable features of this regulation:

1. Clear Consent Requirements:For non-sensitive personal data, GDPR mandates that businesses obtain unambiguous consent from users.For highly sensitive personal data, explicit consent must be acquired before processing.

2.Data Portability:Users have the right to obtain and reuse their personal data across different businesses and services.This feature facilitates easier transitions between service providers, promoting user convenience and flexibility.

3.Right to Be Forgotten:
Individuals can request the deletion of their data under specific circumstances.
Organizations must comply with these requests, ensuring users have control over their personal information.

4.Breach Notification:
GDPR requires organizations to disclose data breaches promptly.
Notifications must be sent to affected individuals as well as relevant regulatory and supervisory authorities.

By incorporating these features, GDPR reinforces transparency, accountability, and user control in data management practices.

The 7 Key Principles of GDPR

At its core, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is built around seven fundamental principles that guide data processing and ensure the protection of individuals’ personal information:

Lawfulness, Fairness & Transparency

Data processing must comply with the law, be fair to the individual, and maintain full transparency about how the data is used.

Purpose Limitation

Personal data should only be processed for legitimate and clearly specified purposes, as stated at the time of collection.

Data Minimization

Organizations must collect only the minimum amount of data necessary to achieve the predefined purposes.

Accuracy

Personal data must be kept accurate and up-to-date. Inaccurate data should be corrected or deleted promptly.

Storage Limitation

Data should only be retained for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

Integrity &
Confiden-tiality

Personal data must be processed securely, ensuring its protection against unauthorized access, loss, or damage while maintaining its confidentiality and integrity.

Account-ability

The data controller is responsible for ensuring compliance with GDPR principles and must be able to demonstrate adherence to these regulations.

Applicability

This regulation applies to all organizations—whether private, public, or governmental—that handle Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of EU residents.

Consulting Methodology

Concept Building Training

Providing training to the client team to enhance their conceptual understanding of requirements and highlight the key drivers necessitating implementation.

Gap Analysis Report for IT Infrastructure & Configuration

Our team of domain experts will evaluate the current IT infrastructure, focusing on networking and data security controls to ensure effective management of information security, privacy, and business continuity. A comprehensive report detailing identified gaps and recommending potential solutions will be provided.

Design and Implementation of a Documented Management System

Creation of a tailored management system encompassing policies, system manuals, procedural guidelines, risk assessment frameworks, security control SOPs, and customizable templates.

Risk and Privacy Assessment Support

Providing expert guidance and assistance to clients in completing risk assessments, implementing necessary controls, and presenting the residual risk inventory to top management.

Implementation Training

Conducting one-on-one sessions with the key implementation team to provide comprehensive training on the documented management system and its implementation strategies.

Implementation Handholding

Providing ongoing consulting support to address routine queries and ensure the successful implementation of the requirements.

Internal Auditor Training

In-depth training on clause requirements and audit techniques, including case studies and assessments.

Conducting the Internal Audit

Our consulting team, along with the trained internal auditors from the client's team, conducts a comprehensive internal audit to assess all requirements and generates the audit report.

Closure of Audit Findings

We provide guidance and support to help the client address and resolve internal audit findings, ensuring readiness for the certification assessment.

Certification Audit Process

International certification and regulatory bodies will conduct the final assessment and issue an audit report upon successful evaluation.

Certificate Issuance by Certification Body

Once all audit findings are successfully closed, the client will receive the certification from the certification body.

Ongoing Consulting Support for Surveillance & Recertification Audits

As part of our commitment to long-term client partnerships, we provide continued consulting support for all future certification needs, assisting in the ongoing growth and success of our valued clients.