Data Compliance & Privacy
Data privacy regulations, GDPR/CCPA compliance, data retention, and privacy by design
Deliverables
Privacy Compliance Assessment
Review of compliance with applicable privacy regulations
- -GDPR: Lawful basis, consent management, data subject rights
- -CCPA: California consumer rights, opt-out mechanisms, disclosures
- -Industry-specific: HIPAA, FERPA, COPPA as applicable
- -International: Cross-border data transfers, local requirements
Data Inventory & Mapping
Documentation of personal data collection, processing, and storage
- -Data sources: What personal data is collected and from where
- -Processing purposes: Why data is collected and how it is used
- -Data flows: Where data moves internally and to third parties
- -Retention: How long data is kept and deletion procedures
Privacy by Design Review
Assessment of privacy considerations in product and engineering
- -Data minimization: Collecting only necessary data
- -Purpose limitation: Using data only for stated purposes
- -Security controls: Encryption, access controls, anonymization
- -User controls: Privacy settings, data export, deletion requests
Compliance Roadmap
Plan for achieving and maintaining privacy compliance
- -Gap remediation: Specific issues to fix with priorities
- -Policy updates: Privacy policy, terms of service, consent forms
- -Technical changes: Consent management, data deletion, access controls
- -Ongoing compliance: Monitoring, training, audit schedule
Key Questions
(10 questions)What privacy regulations apply to your business (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)?
Is there a complete inventory of personal data collected and processed?
Are lawful bases documented for each type of data processing?
Is consent collected and managed appropriately where required?
Can the organization respond to data subject rights requests (access, deletion, portability)?
Is there a data retention policy with automated enforcement?
Are privacy considerations included in product development processes?
Is personal data encrypted at rest and in transit?
Are third-party data processors vetted and contracted appropriately?
Is there a process for handling data breaches?
Artifacts To Review
Sample Outputs
Privacy Compliance Report
Gap analysis against applicable regulations with specific findings and recommendations
Data Mapping Document
Comprehensive inventory of personal data with flows, purposes, and retention
Privacy Policy Review
Analysis of current privacy policy with recommended updates for compliance
Compliance Roadmap
Phased plan for achieving privacy compliance with specific milestones
Maturity Levels
No formal privacy program, incomplete data inventory, reactive to regulations
Basic privacy policy, some data documentation, manual compliance processes
Comprehensive data inventory, documented compliance program, privacy by design, regular assessments
Proactive privacy culture, automated compliance, privacy-enhancing technologies, continuous monitoring
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