We carry out a comprehensive review and assessment of how the company processes, stores and protects personal data in accordance with applicable law (e.g. GDPR in the EU or the Law on Personal Data Protection in Ukraine).
As part of this service, we provide:
- Analysis of current data processing practices:
We check how the company collects, processes, stores and transfers personal data of users, customers or employees.
- Checking compliance with the law:
We assess whether the company meets the key requirements of data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
- Evaluation of policies and procedures:
The audit includes a review of the company’s internal documentation, namely:
- Privacy Policy
- Procedures for obtaining consent to the processing of personal data
- Overview of technical and organisational security measures:
Identify security vulnerabilities (e.g., how well data is protected from leaks, hacking, or loss).
- Analysis of contracts and agreements:
Review of contracts with clients, contractors or third-party organisations that may have access to personal data (Data Processing Agreements).
- Developing recommendations and an action plan:
Based on the results of the audit, we provide specific advice on how to eliminate deficiencies, minimise risks and bring operations into compliance with legal requirements.
Benefits of data protection audits
- Compliance with the law and avoidance of fines
Audits ensure compliance with personal data protection laws, helping to avoid significant fines that can reach millions of euros.
- Protection against data leaks and financial losses
Identifying vulnerabilities in data processing systems helps prevent information leaks that can lead to financial and reputational losses.
- Increase customer and partner confidence
Transparent management of personal data demonstrates the company’s reliability, which helps to build trust with customers, investors and partners.
- Optimising processes and preparing for inspections
Audits help streamline internal processes and policies, making it easier to pass regulatory inspections and improve data efficiency.
You need this service if
Your company processes significant amounts of personal data, including customer, employee or user data. This is especially important for IT companies, start-ups, and businesses operating in international markets with strict data protection requirements, such as GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, LGPD, or other local laws. In today’s digital economy, where data breaches and privacy violations can be a serious threat, businesses must ensure that they maintain an adequate level of security and comply with legal requirements.
What we offer in this service
- Analysing data processing
- Checking compliance with the law
- Audit of internal policies and procedures
- Assessment of technical and organisational security measures
- Review of contracts and agreements
- Developing recommendations and an action plan
Conclusion.
Data protection audits are aimed at reviewing and improving the processing of personal data in a company. They include analysing data processing processes, auditing policies and contracts, assessing security, and providing specific recommendations to ensure compliance with legal requirements and minimise risks.
