GDPR audit is an on ongoing process of evaluation of controls in place, risk management effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements. Such audit also reveals gaps in your processes and suggest remediation plan.
The benefits of GDPR audit include:
- Identifying high risk areas and opportunities for operational efficiency.
- Ensuring that policies and procedures reflect current practices.
- Mitigating risk by highlighting areas of
- Demonstrating and documenting alignment for compliance purposes.
- Increased level of privacy awareness among employees.
Areas covered by GDPR audit
GDPR audit scope might cover following topics not limited to:
- data protection governance, policies and procedures;
- management of records containing personal data;
- Vendors on-boarding process;
- data transfers;
- personal data request, including requests by individuals for copies of their data as well as those made by third parties, and data sharing agreements processes;
- technical and organizational security measures of personal data;
- breach management and notification policy and processes;
- staff privacy awareness level and training.
GDPR audit is carried out using structured questionnaires, conducting on-site visits and interviews, etc.
Why ECOVIS ProventusLaw?
Strong & Experienced Team
ECOVIS ProventusLaw team consist of subject matter experts – certified data protection officers and information security expert who offer deep knowledge of GDPR compliance matters as well as assess IT infrastructure and cyber security arrangements’ compliance with regulatory requirements.
Objectivity
Without any prior knowledge of your company’s systems, our experts provide a neutral assessment and a fresh approach. This objective review of your processes can give you competitive advantage when it comes to gaining customer trust and winning new contracts due to high quality services.
Efficiency
ECOVIS ProventusLaw experts conduct audits efficiently and with minimal disruption while offering you cost-effective solutions.