Cross-Framework Mapping

Azure Security BenchmarkvsUK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)

See exactly how Azure Security Benchmark controls map to UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

12
Controls Mapped
13
Gaps Found
24%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

Azure Security Benchmark maps to UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) with 24% coverage across 6 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 25 Azure Security Benchmark controls identifies 19 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Azure Security Benchmark: Identity & Access in Cloud.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 25 controls analysed | 693 frameworks | 819K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Governance(2 mappings)

ASB-01Shared responsibility model definition
UKGDPR-4Definitions (Article 4)
ASB-03Cloud risk assessment
UKGDPR-17Data Protection Impact Assessment (Article 35)

Azure Security Benchmark: Data Protection in Cloud(9 mappings)

ASB-12Encryption of cloud-stored data3 targets
UKGDPR-14Controller Obligations (Articles 24–25)
UKGDPR-17Data Protection Impact Assessment (Article 35)
UKGDPR-18Data Protection Officer (Articles 37–39)
ASB-13Data residency and sovereignty3 targets
UKGDPR-14Controller Obligations (Articles 24–25)
UKGDPR-17Data Protection Impact Assessment (Article 35)
UKGDPR-18Data Protection Officer (Articles 37–39)
ASB-14Data backup and recovery in cloud3 targets
UKGDPR-14Controller Obligations (Articles 24–25)
UKGDPR-17Data Protection Impact Assessment (Article 35)
UKGDPR-18Data Protection Officer (Articles 37–39)

Azure Security Benchmark: Cloud Operations & Monitoring(1 mappings)

ASB-22Incident response in cloud
UKGDPR-24Data Breach Notification (Articles 33–34)

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What are the key differences between Azure Security Benchmark and UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)?

Azure Security Benchmark has 25 controls across its framework, while UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) covers 24 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 6 overlapping controls (24% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Azure Security Benchmark: Identity & Access in Cloud, where 5 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) equivalent.

How many controls map between Azure Security Benchmark and UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)?

Of 25 total Azure Security Benchmark controls, 6 map directly to UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) controls — representing 24% coverage. The remaining 19 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping Azure Security Benchmark to UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)?

19 Azure Security Benchmark controls have no direct equivalent in UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation). The highest concentration of gaps is in Azure Security Benchmark: Identity & Access in Cloud with 5 unmapped controls. These gaps represent areas where additional controls, policies, or documentation must be created to achieve compliance with both frameworks.

Which control domains have the most gaps between Azure Security Benchmark and UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)?

The domain with the highest gap count is Azure Security Benchmark: Identity & Access in Cloud (5 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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