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 (4)
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 III - Rights of the Data Subject
Rights of individuals whose data is processed
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 24 | Restrictions on Processing Unique Identification Information |
| GDPR-Art.12 | Transparent information, communication and modalities for rights |
| GDPR-Art.13 | Information to be provided where personal data are collected |
| GDPR-Art.14 | Information where personal data have not been obtained from the data subject |
| GDPR-Art.15 | Right of access by the data subject |
| GDPR-Art.16 | Right to rectification |
| GDPR-Art.17 | Right to erasure (right to be forgotten) |
| GDPR-Art.18 | Right to restriction of processing |
| GDPR-Art.19 | Notification obligation regarding rectification, erasure or restriction |
| GDPR-Art.20 | Right to data portability |
| GDPR-Art.21 | Right to object |
| GDPR-Art.22 | Automated individual decision-making, including profiling |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GDPR?
GDPR is a compliance framework from European Union with 4 domains and 44 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 44 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Chapter III - Rights of the Data Subject (17 controls), Chapter IV - Controller and Processor (15 controls), Chapter II - Principles (7 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does GDPR map to?
GDPR maps to 486 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) (30% coverage), Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024) (30% coverage), EU Digital Services Act — Minors Protection Provisions (Regulation 2022/2065) (30% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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