Workflow Templates: data protection checklist

Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations

Conduct regular privacy impact assessments

Implement data subject access request procedures

Train employees on data protection regulations and policies

Maintain up-to-date records of data processing activities

Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit

Implement multi-factor authentication for data access

Regularly review and update access control policies

Use role-based access control to limit data access

Conduct periodic audits of data access logs

Develop and maintain an incident response plan

Regularly test and update the incident response plan

Establish a clear protocol for data breach notifications

Train employees on incident response procedures

Coordinate with legal and communication teams for breach management

Define a data retention policy based on legal requirements

Regularly review and update data retention schedules

Ensure secure disposal of data no longer needed

Implement automated data deletion processes

Conduct audits to ensure compliance with retention policies

Conduct due diligence on third-party data processors

Include data protection clauses in vendor contracts

Monitor and audit third-party compliance with data protection standards

Limit data sharing with third parties to the minimum necessary

Establish a breach notification protocol with third parties

data protection checklist