A Data Protection Assessment offers several key benefits:
Identify which data processing activities and systems will be assessed.
Familiarize yourself with relevant data protection regulations and standards.
Catalog all personal data collected, stored, and processed by the organization.
Evaluate how personal data is collected, used, and protected.
Examine current data protection policies and procedures.
Identify and document potential risks to data protection and privacy.
Assess the effectiveness of existing data protection controls and safeguards.
Interview key personnel to understand data handling and protection practices.
Determine compliance with data protection regulations and identify gaps.
Compile a report summarizing assessment findings and recommendations.