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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

Proactively identify and address all the data security and cybersecurity gaps to prevent the consequences of non-compliance with SharkStriker’s dedicated expertise for compliance and cybersecurity. 

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OVERVIEW

Understanding
GDPR Compliance

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comprises a range of policies and regulations by the EU for the protection of data and the privacy rights of citizens. Its main objective is to safeguard citizens from the threat of cyber criminals, either state-sponsored or driven by monetary or another motive to steal sensitive, personal, and financial data. As the EU keeps updating the regulation from time to time, an increased number of organizations, whether small or big have become vulnerable to the risk of noncompliance. Explore how SharkStriker helps organizations become GDPR compliant.

APPLICABILITY

Does the GDPR apply to you? 

GDPR applies to every organization that deals with the personal data of EU residents, whether or not the organization is geographically in the EU. It includes all EU and non-EU organizations offering any goods or services to EU residents. 

BENEFITS

Benefits of being GDPR compliant

  • Saves from hefty fines due to non-compliance  
  • Enables organizations to quickly detect, investigate, and respond to data breaches  
  • Prepares organization or global privacy
    standards
  • Improves security of data and data processing systems  
  • Secures brand reputation  
  • Improves the efficiency of operations and data management   
  • Helps improve an organization’s cybersecurity posture  
  • Prepares workforce against breaches with data security best practices
REQUIREMENTS

GDPR Security Requirements

Article 5 

Article 5 states a set of regulations that ensure secure use of personal data and lists various measures to protect the data against unlawful usage, processing, publication, loss or damage. 

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Article 32 

This article specifies to ensure availability, confidentiality, integrity and protection of data processing systems. Secure your information processing systems (IPS) with periodic testing, assessment and evaluation. 

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Article 33 

To implement processes that quickly detect, investigate and respond to data breaches and report them to the concerned authorities. 

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Article 35

Article 35 directs to conduct Data Processing Impact Assessments across all the processing operations for protection of personal data. 

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APPROACH

Here is how we can help organizations adhere to GDPR

We conduct a comprehensive data audit, assessing all the existing data security processes to identify risk areas to be addressed. We identify the gaps against GDPR recommendations for prompt action.

We timely update and communicate privacy policies critical for adherence to GDPR regulations. We check if the organization’s records are maintained and ensure Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) to demonstrate accountability and ensure that all the documentation is as per compliance needs, preparing the organization for future audit or inquiry.

We reduce the risks to sensitive data through data anonymization, ensuring that personal information is not stored longer than necessary, minimizing its exposure to data breaches.

We manage security and risk through routine penetration testing and risk assessments that help us identify the weaknesses in protocols. We assess and strengthen (if need be) firewall controls, access management systems and check if encryption mechanisms are in place to ensure organization’s resilience against modern day threats.

We assist organizations in establishing mechanisms where individuals can access their data, edit their data, and delete data. We ensure that there are clear consent forms that ensure users are fully aware of how their data is ethically and securely processed, stored, and used.

We help organizations develop a dynamic breach response plan with clear assigning of roles and responsibilities for quick response at the occurrence of data security incidents. We also help establish a mechanism to notify the relevant authorities and affected parties within 72 hours, minimizing the damage to reputation.  

We help establish mechanisms to ensure compliance monitoring, helping the organization through scheduled compliance assessments. We also conduct post-compliance audits to address gaps left out during the process of compliance management.

To reduce the risk of human error and address the gaps in awareness, we conduct training and awareness sessions to ensure that every department and every level of the organization is aware of their roles and duties relating to compliance.

BEST PRACTICES

Some GDPR best practices that we help implement

  • Review policies and procedures to ensure they are aligned with the latest GDPR regulations. 
  • Automated logging and tracking of transactions to ensure that all the records are secure, up-to-date, and accurate.  
  • Perform regular risk assessments to preemptively identify vulnerabilities and assess the possibility of a breach.
  • Periodical awareness and training on best practices to handle data securely. 

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