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GDPRvsEquator Principles (EP4, 2020)

See exactly how GDPR controls map to Equator Principles (EP4, 2020). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

10
Controls Mapped
34
Gaps Found
23%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

GDPR maps to Equator Principles (EP4, 2020) with 23% coverage across 10 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 44 GDPR controls identifies 34 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 44 controls analysed | 693 frameworks | 819K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Chapter III - Rights of the Data Subject(4 mappings)

Art. 19Consent Management Controls
→Art. 29Safety Measures
Art. 21Administrative Sanctions
→Art. 28Administrative Measures
GDPR-Art.15Right of access by the data subject
→Art. 29Safety Measures
GDPR-Art.19Notification obligation regarding rectification, erasure or restriction
→Art. 29Safety Measures

Chapter II - Principles(3 mappings)

GDPR-Art.10Processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions
→Art. 29Safety Measures
GDPR-Art.11Processing which does not require identification
→Art. 29Safety Measures
GDPR-Art.9Processing of special categories of personal data
→Art. 29Safety Measures

Chapter IV - Controller and Processor(2 mappings)

GDPR-Art.33Notification of a personal data breach to the supervisory authority
→Art. 28Administrative Measures
GDPR-Art.35Data protection impact assessment
→EP-2Environmental and Social Assessment

Chapter V - Transfers of Personal Data(1 mappings)

GDPR-Art.45Transfers on the basis of an adequacy decision
→Art. 27Penalties for Cross-Border Transfer Violations

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What are the key differences between GDPR and Equator Principles (EP4, 2020)?

GDPR has 44 controls across its framework, while Equator Principles (EP4, 2020) covers 13 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 10 overlapping controls (23% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor, where 13 GDPR controls have no direct Equator Principles (EP4, 2020) equivalent.

How many controls map between GDPR and Equator Principles (EP4, 2020)?

Of 44 total GDPR controls, 10 map directly to Equator Principles (EP4, 2020) controls — representing 23% coverage. The remaining 34 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping GDPR to Equator Principles (EP4, 2020)?

34 GDPR controls have no direct equivalent in Equator Principles (EP4, 2020). The highest concentration of gaps is in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor with 13 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 Equator Principles (EP4, 2020)?

The domain with the highest gap count is Chapter IV - Controller and Processor (13 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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