Data Security Measures: Ensuring GDPR Compliance

Overview

According to GDPR regulations, personal data must be processed with appropriate security measures to safeguard against unauthorized access, loss, or damage.

Security Measures

Provide information about the security measures implemented:

• IT and Storage Services: Ensure use of services with adequate security measures.
• GDPR Compliance: Choose providers compliant with GDPR regulations in the EU.
• International Compliance: Use systems outside the EU only if they comply with GDPR and have approved measures in place.

Example:

If utilizing systems in the US:

• EU-US Privacy Shield: Ensure compliance with GDPR and EU-US Privacy Shield framework.
• Documentation: Document the compliance status and include details in privacy policy.

Software Providers and Cloud-Based Storage

For services:

• Compliance Verification: Verify compliance of software providers or cloud-based storage services.
• Standard Contractual Clauses: Ensure correct contractual clauses for countries or organizations lacking adequacy decisions.