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data protection checklist
Data Privacy and Compliance
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
Data Encryption and Access Control
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
Incident Response and Breach Management
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
Data Retention and Disposal
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
Third-Party Data Management
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
