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GDPR AUDIT 101:

How to successfully prepare for your data privacy audit

 

Data privacy compliance is a moving target.

Being GDPR-compliant is not a one-time project, but an ongoing commitment.

When it comes to your data privacy practices, there will always be room for improvement. With the ever-changing regulatory landscape and your business constantly evolving, it is difficult to constantly work towards data privacy compliance.

Regular and thorough GDPR Audits are a best practice to work towards long-term compliance with UK GDPR. 
A data privacy audit provides a precise overview of where you’re at and can help you identify weaknesses or potential risks. 

When preparing for a GDPR Audit, keep these best practices in mind: 

  • Be proactive: Do not assume that you may be compliant if a data breach has not occurred yet.
  • Assign resources: Consider that data privacy compliance cannot be achieved within one day. Plan with enough time and budget, and consider your businesses' risk appetite. 
  • Involve stakeholders: Make data privacy a management topic and lead by example. Involve employees by raising awareness and training them on the principles of data privacy. Your privacy is only as strong as the weakest member of your company. 
  • Be prepared: Know your documentation and processes. Be ready to answer questions from the auditor - you are not expected to know all the answers, but engage someone else who knows.
Want to find answers to frequently asked questions around the data privacy audit? Our blog article & downloadable cover everything from preparing, conducting, and using an audit to strengthen your data privacy practices.

 

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