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European Union
v2016/679
13 domains
27 controls

General Data Protection Regulation - EU regulation on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union and European Economic Area

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Framework Domains (13)

Breach Notification

0 controls

Chapter II - Principles

7 controls

Principles relating to processing of personal data

Controls in the Chapter II - Principles domain of GDPR7 controls
CodeTitle
GDPR-Art.10Processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions
GDPR-Art.11Processing which does not require identification
GDPR-Art.5Principles relating to processing of personal data
GDPR-Art.6Lawfulness of processing
GDPR-Art.7Conditions for consent
GDPR-Art.8Conditions applicable to child's consent
GDPR-Art.9Processing of special categories of personal data

Chapter IV - Controller and Processor

15 controls

Obligations of data controllers and processors

Controls in the Chapter IV - Controller and Processor domain of GDPR15 controls
CodeTitle
GDPR-Art.24Responsibility of the controller
GDPR-Art.25Data protection by design and by default
GDPR-Art.26Joint controllers
GDPR-Art.27Representatives of controllers or processors not established in the Union
GDPR-Art.28Processor
GDPR-Art.29Processing under the authority of the controller or processor
GDPR-Art.30Records of processing activities
GDPR-Art.32Security of processing
GDPR-Art.33Notification of a personal data breach to the supervisory authority
GDPR-Art.34Communication of a personal data breach to the data subject
GDPR-Art.35Data protection impact assessment
GDPR-Art.36Prior consultation
GDPR-Art.37Designation of the data protection officer
GDPR-Art.38Position of the data protection officer
GDPR-Art.39Tasks of the data protection officer

Chapter V - Transfers of Personal Data

5 controls

Transfer of personal data to third countries or international organisations

Controls in the Chapter V - Transfers of Personal Data domain of GDPR5 controls
CodeTitle
GDPR-Art.44General principle for transfers
GDPR-Art.45Transfers on the basis of an adequacy decision
GDPR-Art.46Transfers subject to appropriate safeguards
GDPR-Art.47Binding corporate rules
GDPR-Art.49Derogations for specific situations

Controller Obligations

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DPIA

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DPO

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Data Subject Rights

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International Transfers

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Lawful Basis

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Principles

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Processor Obligations

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Security

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Maps to 241 other frameworks

27 total controls
81%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
20 source controls mapped|22 target controls covered
74%
Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014)
18 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
67%
APPI
18 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
67%
China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
15 source controls mapped|27 target controls covered
56%
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
14 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
52%
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)
14 source controls mapped|13 target controls covered
52%
Bahrain PDPL
13 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
48%
Chile Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 21.719)
12 source controls mapped|17 target controls covered
44%
Argentina Law 25.326 (Personal Data Protection Law)
12 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
44%
Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11)
12 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
44%
Colombia Data Protection Law (Law 1581 of 2012)
11 source controls mapped|19 target controls covered
41%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
10 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
37%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
10 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
37%
Privacy Act 2020
9 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
33%
Code of Conduct on Data Protection for Research (GDPR Article 40)
9 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
33%
Bermuda Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA)
9 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
33%
Canadian PIPEDA
9 source controls mapped|21 target controls covered
33%
APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System
9 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
33%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
8 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
30%
Estonia Personal Data Protection Act (Isikuandmete kaitse seadus, 2019)
8 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
30%
Australia Consumer Data Right - Banking (CDR)
8 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
30%
Botswana Data Protection Act (2024)
8 source controls mapped|14 target controls covered
30%
30%
African Union Malabo Convention
8 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
30%
Virginia CDPA
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
Vietnam PDPD
7 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
26%
Uruguay DPL
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
Turkey KVKK
7 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
26%
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
26%
Texas Data Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
26%
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (Draft)
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
26%
Taiwan PDPA
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
Qatar DPL
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
POPIA
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
26%
Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven)
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
26%
PDPA Thailand
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
26%
PDPA Singapore
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
26%
Oregon Consumer Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
26%
NIST SP 800-122
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
26%
Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
26%
Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA)
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
26%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
26%
New Jersey Data Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
New Hampshire Data Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
26%
Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
26%
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
Mexico LFPDPPP
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
26%
Mauritius DPA
7 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
26%
Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
Malaysia PDPA 2010
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
26%
Liechtenstein DPA
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
LGPD
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
South Korea PIPA
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
Jamaica Data Protection Act 2020
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
26%
Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act
7 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
26%
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
7 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
26%
26%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
26%
Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024)
7 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
26%
Egypt Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020)
7 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
26%
Data Protection Act 2017
7 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
26%
Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
7 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
26%
26%
Cambodia Sub-Decree on Personal Data Protection (Sub-Decree No. 134)
7 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
26%
Belgium Data Protection Act (Wet van 30 juli 2018, Loi du 30 juillet 2018)
6 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
22%
UNICEF Policy Guidance on AI for Children (2021)
6 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
22%
UK AI Regulation Framework
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
22%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
6 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
22%
Student Privacy Pledge 2020
6 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
22%
Peru DPL
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
22%
Oman National Cybersecurity Framework
6 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
22%
OECD AI Principles
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
22%
NRF Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Framework (National Retail Federation)
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
22%
NIST Privacy Framework
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
22%
Nevada Gaming Control Board Cybersecurity Requirements
6 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
22%
MARS-E
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
22%
Japan AI Guidelines
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
22%
Indonesia PDP Law
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
22%
IEEE 7000
6 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
22%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
22%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
6 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
22%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
22%
Azure Security Benchmark
6 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
22%
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)
6 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
22%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
6 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
22%
Colorado Privacy Act
6 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
22%
Cayman Islands Data Protection Act 2017 (DPA)
6 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
22%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
6 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
22%
EU Data Governance Act (DGA)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
19%
EU Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR 536/2014)
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
19%
Danish Data Protection Act (Databeskyttelsesloven)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
19%
Consumer Data Right (CDR) Framework (Australia)
5 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
19%
China Cybersecurity Law (CSL)
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
19%
Brunei Personal Data Protection Order 2022 (PDPO)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
19%
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) - E-Commerce Chapter
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
Nigeria Open Banking Regulatory Framework (CBN, 2023)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law (MDL-668)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
Israel Protection of Privacy Law (5741-1981)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
4 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
15%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
15%
EU Payment Services Directive (PSD2)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
COPPA
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
15%
MTCS (Singapore)
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
15%
South Africa Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
SASB Standards
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications 2025
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme (Australia)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
NIST AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
Kenya Data Protection Act
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO, Cap 486)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
ISO/IEC 29100:2024
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 - Governance of IT
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
ISO/IEC 23837 - Security Requirements for Quantum Key Distribution
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
SOC 2
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
MARS-E - Minimum Acceptable Risk Standards for Exchanges
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
ESRB Privacy Certified
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
ENISA Data Protection Engineering - From Theory to Practice
3 source controls mapped|16 target controls covered
11%
EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
11%
11%
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
Paraguay Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 6534/2020)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 800-66
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 800-146
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 800-145
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 800-144
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
NIS2 Directive Implementing Acts
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
MDS2 (Medical Device)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
Jordan Draft Personal Data Protection Law (2022)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
ISMAP (Japan)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
11%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
AWS Well-Architected Security Pillar
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
11%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
11%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
ISO 13485
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
11%
ISO 27017
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
11%
ISO 27018
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
11%
NIST SP 800-190
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
11%
ISO 27799
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
11%
ISO 26000:2010
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
11%
EU Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
Digital Services Act (DSA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
Australia My Health Records Act 2012
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
FATF 40 Recommendations
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
EU AI Liability Directive
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
EU AI Act
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
ETSI EN 303 645
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
EMV 3‑D Secure (3DS) - Payment Authentication Protocol
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
eIDAS 2.0 - EU Digital Identity Regulation
2 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
7%
EDM Council CDMC - Cloud Data Management Capability Framework
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
DORA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
EU Digital Markets Act
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
EU Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) Strategy
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
EU Data Act
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
EU Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
EU Product Liability Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/2853)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
EU Network Code on Cybersecurity for the Electricity Sector
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
EU European Media Freedom Act (EMFA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
EU Cyber Solidarity Act (Regulation (EU) 2025/38)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
EU Cyber Resilience Act
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Directives
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) - NAIC Model Act
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
4%
NIST SP 800-39
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-37
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-30
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
NIS2 Directive
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NERC CIP
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Lloyd's of London Cyber Insurance Requirements and Underwriting Standards
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
IRM Enterprise Risk Management Framework (Institute of Risk Management)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
IEEE 1686
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
IATF 16949:2016 - Quality Management System for Automotive Production
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Standard v6
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Ghana Cybersecurity Act
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
French Sapin II Law (Law No. 2016-1691)
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
API 1164
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 - Assessing CUI Security Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 27005
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 1800-32
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
IEC 62443
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
APRA SPS 220 Risk Management (Superannuation)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 27019
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 31000
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO 22000
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ISO 45001
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
FedRAMP High
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5.1 HIGH
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
FedRAMP Moderate
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 MODERATE
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 LOW
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
AS9100D:2016 - Quality Management Systems for Aviation, Space, and Defence
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 39001:2012 - Road Traffic Safety Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 22313:2020 - Guidance on Business Continuity Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
OCC Heightened Standards (12 CFR Part 30, Appendix D)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
China Data Security Law (DSL)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GDPR?

GDPR is a compliance framework from European Union with 13 domains and 27 controls. General Data Protection Regulation - EU regulation on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union and European Economic Area It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does GDPR have?

GDPR has 27 controls organised across 13 domains. The largest domains are Chapter IV - Controller and Processor (15 controls), Chapter II - Principles (7 controls), Chapter V - Transfers of Personal Data (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does GDPR map to?

GDPR maps to 241 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL) (81% coverage), AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF) (74% coverage), Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (67% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

How do I get started with GDPR compliance?

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