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What is at stake?
Why is it important?
As a company grows, it collects and accumulates an increasing amount of data.
Therefore, it is crucial for entrepreneurs to comprehend the implications and requirements of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) as they bear the responsibility for safeguarding the personal data gathered by their organisation.
Demonstrating compliance has indeed emerged as a significant competitive advantage. Large and medium-sized enterprises systematically assess their partners' Privacy aspects. Being able to showcase GDPR compliance serves as a compelling reassurance factor, enhancing the chances of winning bids and securing new markets.
3 key steps to take action
1️⃣ Keeping the Privacy documentation up to date.
Adhering to GDPR is an iterative process.
- Regularly updating the register of personal data processing to accurately reflect the actual data processing activities.
- Keeping the privacy and security policy up to date.
- Showcasing the compliance approach through the implementation of a Privacy Portal that outlines all the efforts in this regard.
2️⃣ Assessing the risks.
- Ensuring that the implemented security measures are tailored to the startup's data processing activities and that a data protection impact assessment is not necessary. (Refer to : )IT risk management & cybersecurity
- Ensuring that data is deleted or anonymised in accordance with the data retention policy and the declarations in the startup's processing register.
- Verifying the GDPR compliance of subcontractors (tools, hosting, etc.), especially if they are based in the United States and involve data transfers outside the EU.
3️⃣ Raising Awareness among Employees about GDPR
- Empowering your employees to handle data more effectively significantly reduces the risks related to the security of IT systems.
- Identifying a person responsible for GDPR initiatives, and even appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in communication with the CNIL, establishes a point of contact for authorities and individuals seeking to exercise their rights.
→ Designating a DPO is mandatory when collecting sensitive data.
📚 Resources and further reading
⚖️ Startup: How to Turn Your GDPR Compliance into a Competitive Advantage? (CNIL)
Article written by the National Commission for Informatics and Civil Liberties (CNIL)
⚖️ The Register of Processing Activities (CNIL)
📖 Practical GDPR Guide
Content provided by Leto.legal, a GDPR software.
The white paper from Leto offer a precise and operational overview of all the tasks to be undertaken for GDPR compliance, including how GDPR can accelerate economic activities:
📖 CNIL Compliance Audit: Alan's Experience Shared
Article written by Charles Gorintin, Co-founder and CTO of Alan, the health insurance startup.
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