GDPR
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
Chapter II - Principles
Principles relating to processing of personal data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GDPR-Art.10 | Processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions |
| GDPR-Art.11 | Processing which does not require identification |
| GDPR-Art.5 | Principles relating to processing of personal data |
| GDPR-Art.6 | Lawfulness of processing |
| GDPR-Art.7 | Conditions for consent |
| GDPR-Art.8 | Conditions applicable to child's consent |
| GDPR-Art.9 | Processing of special categories of personal data |
Chapter IV - Controller and Processor
Obligations of data controllers and processors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GDPR-Art.24 | Responsibility of the controller |
| GDPR-Art.25 | Data protection by design and by default |
| GDPR-Art.26 | Joint controllers |
| GDPR-Art.27 | Representatives of controllers or processors not established in the Union |
| GDPR-Art.28 | Processor |
| GDPR-Art.29 | Processing under the authority of the controller or processor |
| GDPR-Art.30 | Records of processing activities |
| GDPR-Art.32 | Security of processing |
| GDPR-Art.33 | Notification of a personal data breach to the supervisory authority |
| GDPR-Art.34 | Communication of a personal data breach to the data subject |
| GDPR-Art.35 | Data protection impact assessment |
| GDPR-Art.36 | Prior consultation |
| GDPR-Art.37 | Designation of the data protection officer |
| GDPR-Art.38 | Position of the data protection officer |
| GDPR-Art.39 | Tasks of the data protection officer |
Chapter V - Transfers of Personal Data
Transfer of personal data to third countries or international organisations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GDPR-Art.44 | General principle for transfers |
| GDPR-Art.45 | Transfers on the basis of an adequacy decision |
| GDPR-Art.46 | Transfers subject to appropriate safeguards |
| GDPR-Art.47 | Binding corporate rules |
| GDPR-Art.49 | Derogations for specific situations |
Controller Obligations
DPIA
DPO
Data Subject Rights
International Transfers
Lawful Basis
Principles
Processor Obligations
Security
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with GDPR, you already cover:
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
81%
22 controls mapped
Compare →AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
74%
20 controls mapped
Compare →Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014)
67%
18 controls mapped
Compare →+ 238 more: APPI (67%), China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) (56%)
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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.
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