GDPR Assessment
Gain insight into your GDPR risks and know exactly what steps are needed. Map out your privacy compliance and prevent surprises.
Gain insight into your GDPR compliance and risks
Our GDPR compliance assessment provides practical recommendations that support both regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.
Check your organization's standing in terms of GDPR compliance, privacy governance, and data protection.
Identify compliance gaps, prioritize privacy risks, and gain clear insight into where the greatest opportunities for improvement lie.
Receive a clear and practical roadmap to identify risks, strengthen compliance, and confidently improve your privacy program.
Why conduct a GDPR Assessment?
Many organizations ask themselves the following questions:
- Are we truly GDPR compliant?
- Are our privacy policies and documentation still up to date?
- Do we have hidden privacy risks?
- Are our suppliers and processors compliant?
- Are we prepared for an audit by the Data Protection Authority?
- Can we demonstrate GDPR accountability if regulators, customers, or business partners ask for evidence?
A GDPR assessment is an independent evaluation of your organization's privacy maturity, GDPR compliance status, and privacy governance framework. It examines processes, documentation, governance structures, and privacy risks to determine the extent to which your organization meets GDPR requirements.
Why a GDPR Assessment from DPO Consultancy?
Trusted by over 100 organizations
Experts in GDPR compliance, privacy governance, and data protection
Practical advice without legal jargon
Tailored modular services
What DPO Consultancy does differently
A GDPR assessment is more than a compliance checklist. It's a strategic tool that helps organizations understand risks, prioritize investments, and strengthen accountability. This generates valuable insights that truly help your organization move forward.
At DPO Consultancy, we combine in-depth privacy expertise with a pragmatic approach. We don't just assess documentation; we also evaluate processes, responsibilities, governance structures, and the day-to-day practice of privacy management within your organization.
What you can expect
Focus on risk-based compliance
We focus on the areas that pose the greatest privacy and compliance risks. This enables organizations to deploy resources effectively and demonstrably meet their accountability obligations.
Practical and actionable advice
No extensive legal reports that end up gathering dust in a drawer. Our recommendations are prioritized, practical, and focused on actual implementation.
Clear prioritization
Not every finding carries the same risk. We help you distinguish between urgent action points and improvements that can be addressed at a later time.
Experienced privacy specialists
Our consultants have extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. We not only identify risks but also help you determine the next steps and appropriate improvement measures.
Independent assessment
Receive an objective assessment of your current privacy posture, including a clear roadmap for continuous improvement.
Privacy without unnecessary complexity
We make privacy understandable for executives, management teams, and employees.
When is a GDPR assessment recommended?
A GDPR assessment is particularly valuable when:
- New privacy legislation is introduced
- Your organization is growing rapidly
- You are preparing for a supervisory or compliance audit
- You conduct periodic compliance reviews
- Your organization is involved in a merger or acquisition
- You launch major privacy-related initiatives
- New technologies or systems are being implemented
If you want to seriously tackle privacy and data protection, an assessment is the logical first step to determine what to do.
Challenge
Limited governance overview
Incomplete record of processing activities
Outdated privacy policy
Missing DPIAs
Limited privacy awareness
Result
Strengthened accountability framework
Concrete improvement plan
Updated documentation
Prioritized remediation measures
Targeted training recommendations
Why choose DPO Consultancy?
- Compliance without legal complexity
- Strategic and people-centric approach
- End-to-end privacy expertise
- Clear and decisive recommendations
- Consultants genuinely committed to your success
- Independent and objective assessments
- Extensive experience in both the public and private sectors
What is assessed during a GDPR assessment?
A GDPR assessment provides insight into the extent to which your organization complies with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). During the assessment, we evaluate both the existing documentation and the practical implementation of privacy processes. This allows us to identify risks, areas for improvement, and compliance gaps, and you receive concrete recommendations to further strengthen your privacy organization.
Governance & Organization
- Roles, responsibilities, and accountability
- Privacy Governance Structure
- Involvement of management and executive board
Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
- Completeness and accuracy of the register
- Documentation of processing activities, legal bases, and retention periods
- Alignment between documented and actual working methods
Supplier and Processor Management
- Inventory of Suppliers and Processors
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
- Third-Party Privacy Risk Management
International Data Transfers
- Identification of transfers outside the EEA
- Use of international vendors and cloud providers
- Appropriate safeguards and transfer mechanisms
- Documentation and governance of international transfers
Privacy documentation
- Privacy policy and privacy statements
- Procedures and work instructions
- Timeliness and practical applicability of documentation
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA’s)
- Existing DPIAs and risk analyses
- Quality and completeness of documentation
- Follow-up of mitigating measures
Data Breach Management
- Incident Reporting and Escalation Processes
- Data Breach Procedures
- Compliance with Legal Reporting Obligations
Awareness & Training
- Employee Privacy Awareness
- Training programs and awareness initiatives
- Embedding privacy within the organization
Know exactly where you stand regarding privacy compliance
Receive an independent assessment of your current privacy posture, including clear recommendations, prioritized actions, and a practical roadmap for improvement. Whether you are conducting an annual review, preparing for regulatory oversight, or simply want more certainty about your privacy program, our specialists will help you gain insight into your current situation and the next steps.
Privacy, Security & Resilience
Privacy compliance is not an isolated issue. Through the Resilience Group, DPO Consultancy can leverage additional expertise in information security, cybersecurity, governance, and compliance. This way, we help organizations manage digital risks in an integrated and sustainable manner.
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