GDPRvsAPPI
See exactly how GDPR controls map to APPI. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.
A reviewed coverage crosswalk for this pair is available. See which APPI controls you already evidence.
According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:
GDPR maps to APPI with 75% coverage across 30 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 40 GDPR controls identifies 10 compliance gaps, primarily concentrated in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor.
Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 40 controls analysed | 686 frameworks | 310K+ cross-framework mappings
Control Mappings
Showing 20 of 65 mapped controls across 4 domains. Sign up to explore all 310K+ mappings across 686 frameworks.
Chapter II - Principles(20 mappings)
+45 more mappings
Plus AI-powered gap analysis, compliance advisory, PDF exports, and cross-mapping for all 686 frameworks.
Create Free Account →Free forever, no credit card required
The GDPR to APPI crosswalk
The table above lists candidate mappings. A crosswalk answers the narrower question you are probably here for: which APPI controls your existing GDPR work already satisfies, which are real gaps, and the reasoning behind every claim so you can check it. One pair, $299, one time.
Coverage does not run both ways. GDPR into APPI lands at 50%, while APPI into GDPR lands at 30%, on the same two control sets. That is not a rounding difference. It is the whole reason these are two separate reports: one asks what your GDPR evidence buys you for APPI, the other asks the reverse.
15 of 30 APPI controls are evidenced by work you have already done for GDPR. 15 are genuine gaps.
A sample of what the report says
Requires purposes specified, explicit and legitimate before collection.
Grounded in GDPR-Art.5 Principles relating to processing of personal data. Confidence high, survived the refutation pass.
Do not use personal information by a method that may encourage or induce an unlawful or unjust act.
Every one of the 15 evidenced controls and 15 gaps in the report carries this much reasoning, so you can check the claim rather than take it on trust.
12 of 40 GDPR controls are evidenced by work you have already done for APPI. 28 are genuine gaps.
A sample of what the report says
Requires the request procedure and complaint contact point made accessible to individuals.
Grounded in APPI-A32 Matters Concerning Retained Personal Data to Be Made Accessible. Confidence high, survived the refutation pass.
Process personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences, or related security measures, only under the control of official authority or where Union or Member State law authorises the processing and provides appropriate...
Every one of the 12 evidenced controls and 28 gaps in the report carries this much reasoning, so you can check the claim rather than take it on trust.
- Every evidenced control, with the reasoning behind it
- Every gap, with what it requires
- Its level of review stated plainly, not a bare number
Why this page shows two different percentages. The 75% in the header counts how many GDPR controls carry at least one candidate mapping in the graph, before any review. The crosswalk percentage counts something stricter: how many APPI controls are actually evidenced, after a pass that argued against each mapping and kept only what survived. They answer different questions and they are not meant to agree.
A crosswalk narrows the work. It does not replace an audit, and your assessor may take a different view on individual controls. Mappings between frameworks are judgements, not text printed in either standard, which is why every claim in the report shows its reasoning. Questions go to support@theartofservice.com.
Related Comparisons
Other GDPR comparisons
Other APPI comparisons
Stop Paying Consultants to Read Spreadsheets
AI-powered compliance intelligence across 686 frameworks, at a fraction of consulting costs.
Free
- ✓ 686 framework browser
- ✓ Cross-framework mappings (310K+)
- ✓ 824 compliance assessments
- ✓ 3 AI queries & searches per day
Professional
- ✓ Unlimited AI Compliance Advisory
- ✓ Unlimited full-text search
- ✓ Framework self-assessment
- ✓ PDF, Excel & CSV exports
What are the key differences between GDPR and APPI?
GDPR has 40 controls across its framework, while APPI covers 30 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 30 overlapping controls (75% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor, where 6 GDPR controls have no direct APPI equivalent.
How many controls map between GDPR and APPI?
Of 40 total GDPR controls, 30 map directly to APPI controls, representing 75% coverage. The remaining 10 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.
What are the compliance gaps when mapping GDPR to APPI?
10 GDPR controls have no direct equivalent in APPI. The highest concentration of gaps is in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor with 6 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 GDPR and APPI?
The domain with the highest gap count is Chapter IV - Controller and Processor (6 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.
Related Resources
This platform provides educational compliance tools, not legal, regulatory, or professional compliance advice. Cross-framework mappings are AI-assisted interpretations and do not reproduce or replace official standards. Framework names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Consult qualified professionals for your specific compliance requirements. See our Terms of Service.