Data protection audit
Data protection: duty and responsibility
The protection of personal data is not only a legal requirement, but also a decisive trust factor for customers, partners and employees. A professional data protection audit provides you with an objective assessment of your data protection measures - and shows where there is a need for optimization.
Whether in preparation for audits by supervisory authorities, to strengthen internal compliance or to reduce liability risks: We support you on your path to resilient GDPR compliance.
What is checked?
Our data protection experts analyze the following topics in a structured manner:
- Legal bases & consents
- Lists of processing activities (VVT)
- Technical and organizational measures (TOMs)
- Roles & responsibilities (e.g. processors)
- Training & awareness
- Data protection (e.g. processors)
- Training & awareness
- Data protection impact assessment (DPIA)
- Notification processes for data protection breaches
We consider both organizational processes and the technical implementation of your data protection strategy.
Your advantages
- legally compliant data protection processes in accordance with GDPR
- minimization of liability risks and fines
- structured data protection management instead of individual measures
- clear recommendations for action for optimization
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We offer practical analyses and actionable recommendations - legally compliant, efficient and individually tailored to your company: Let us advise you!
A data protection audit is a systematic review of all data protection-relevant processes, structures and technical measures in the company. The aim is to record the current status and close any gaps in GDPR compliance.
An audit is particularly recommended for:
- Companies with extensive data processing (e.g. HR, marketing, customer service)
- Organizations with sensitive data (health, finance, research, etc.)
- Companies that use processors or service providers
- Persons who want to be prepared for an audit by supervisory authorities
The central basis is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Depending on the industry, national laws or specific regulations (e.g. BDSG, ePrivacy Directive) may also be relevant.
The audit process is divided into:
- Preliminary meeting & definition of objectives
- Document review & interviews
- Analysis & evaluation of data protection measures
- Final report with risk assessment and recommendations for action
- Optional: support with implementation
In addition to severe fines, there is the threat of reputational damage, loss of trust and, in the worst case, lawsuits from affected parties or customers. An audit helps to identify and avoid these risks at an early stage.