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GDPRvsNIS2 Directive

See exactly how GDPR controls map to NIS2 Directive. Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

23
Controls Mapped
17
Gaps Found
30%
Coverage

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GDPR maps to NIS2 Directive with 30% coverage across 12 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 40 GDPR controls identifies 28 compliance gaps, primarily concentrated in Chapter III - Rights of the Data Subject.

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Control Mappings

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Chapter IV - Controller and Processor(20 mappings)

GDPR-Art.24Responsibility of the controller4 targets
→nis2-directive::Art.20.1Management body approves the cybersecurity risk-management measures and oversees their implementation
→nis2-directive::Art.21.1Take proportionate all-hazards measures calibrated to the entity's own risk exposure
→nis2-directive::Art.21.2.aPolicies on risk analysis and on information system security
→nis2-directive::Art.21.4Take corrective measures without undue delay on finding that the measures are not met
GDPR-Art.25Data protection by design and by default
→nis2-directive::Art.21.2.eSecurity in acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling and disclosure
GDPR-Art.27Representatives of controllers or processors not established in the Union
→nis2-directive::Art.26Establish which Member State has jurisdiction, and designate a Union representative if not established in the Union
GDPR-Art.28Processor
→nis2-directive::Art.21.2.dSupply chain security, covering the relationship with each direct supplier and service provider
GDPR-Art.29Processing under the authority of the controller or processor
→nis2-directive::Art.21.2.iHuman resources security, access control policies and asset management
GDPR-Art.30Records of processing activities2 targets
→nis2-directive::Art.21.2.iHuman resources security, access control policies and asset management
→nis2-directive::Art.32Cooperate with supervision: inspections, security audits, scans and requests for information and evidence
GDPR-Art.31Cooperation with the supervisory authority
→nis2-directive::Art.32Cooperate with supervision: inspections, security audits, scans and requests for information and evidence
GDPR-Art.32Security of processing5 targets
→nis2-directive::Art.21.1Take proportionate all-hazards measures calibrated to the entity's own risk exposure
→nis2-directive::Art.21.2.cBusiness continuity, backup management, disaster recovery and crisis management
→nis2-directive::Art.21.2.fPolicies and procedures to assess the effectiveness of the cybersecurity risk-management measures
→nis2-directive::Art.21.2.hPolicies and procedures on the use of cryptography and, where appropriate, encryption
→nis2-directive::Art.21.2.iHuman resources security, access control policies and asset management
GDPR-Art.33Notification of a personal data breach to the supervisory authority4 targets
→nis2-directive::Art.21.2.bIncident handling
→nis2-directive::Art.23.1Notify significant incidents to the CSIRT or competent authority, and warn affected service recipients
→nis2-directive::Art.23.4.bSubmit an incident notification within 72 hours, with an initial assessment and indicators of compromise
→nis2-directive::Art.23.4.dSubmit a final report within one month, and a progress report where the incident is still running

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NIS2 Directive into GDPR
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Why this page shows two different percentages. The 30% 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 NIS2 Directive 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.

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What are the key differences between GDPR and NIS2 Directive?

GDPR has 40 controls across its framework, while NIS2 Directive covers 28 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 12 overlapping controls (30% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Chapter III - Rights of the Data Subject, where 11 GDPR controls have no direct NIS2 Directive equivalent.

How many controls map between GDPR and NIS2 Directive?

Of 40 total GDPR controls, 12 map directly to NIS2 Directive controls, representing 30% coverage. The remaining 28 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping GDPR to NIS2 Directive?

28 GDPR controls have no direct equivalent in NIS2 Directive. The highest concentration of gaps is in Chapter III - Rights of the Data Subject with 11 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 NIS2 Directive?

The domain with the highest gap count is Chapter III - Rights of the Data Subject (11 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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