Data Compliance Guide
Regulations, requirements, GDPR specifics, and compliance tips.
Key Regulations
GDPR
EU data protection
Applies: EU data subjects
CCPA
California consumer privacy
Applies: CA consumers
HIPAA
US healthcare data
Applies: Healthcare orgs
SOX
Financial reporting
Applies: Public companies
PCI-DSS
Payment card security
Applies: Card processing
GDPR Requirements
Right to Access
Users can request their data
Right to Delete
Users can request deletion
Right to Portability
Users can export data
Consent
Explicit consent required
Data Minimization
Collect only necessary
Breach Notification
Notify within 72 hours
Common Requirements
Data inventory and mapping
Privacy policies
Consent mechanisms
Data access requests
Data deletion capabilities
Security controls
Audit logging
Breach notification
Compliance Tips
Map all data flows
Document compliance status
Implement consent tracking
Regular audits
Train employees
Privacy by design
Update policies regularly
Legal counsel review
Data Compliance Checklist
1. Identify applicable regulations. 2. Map all data collected. 3. Document data flows. 4. Implement consent mechanisms. 5. Create privacy policy. 6. Set up access request process. 7. Enable data deletion. 8. Implement security controls. 9. Set up audit logging. 10. Create breach response plan. 11. Train employees. 12. Regular compliance review. Compliance = ongoing process. Regulations change. Stay informed. Legal advice recommended.