GDPR Compliance

GDPR Compliance Without the Complexity

Process EU customer data with confidence. We make GDPR practical for SaaS startups, not just a legal exercise.

€20M Max Fine (or 4% revenue)
72h Breach Notification
8 Data Subject Rights

What is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU's comprehensive data protection law. It applies to any organization that processes personal data of EU residents—regardless of where your company is based.

GDPR Applies If You:

  • Have EU-based customers or users
  • Monitor behavior of people in the EU
  • Have employees in the EU
  • Process data on behalf of EU clients

The Cost of Non-Compliance

GDPR fines can reach €20 million or 4% of global annual revenue—whichever is higher.

Meta: €1.2B (2023) Amazon: €746M (2021) WhatsApp: €225M (2021)

Key GDPR Requirements

What you need to implement

Lawful Basis

Document a legal basis for each type of data processing (consent, contract, legitimate interest, etc.).

Privacy Notices

Provide clear, transparent information about how you collect and use personal data.

Data Subject Rights

Enable users to access, correct, delete, and export their data (8 rights total).

Processor Agreements

Execute Data Processing Agreements with all vendors who process personal data on your behalf.

Cross-Border Transfers

Implement safeguards (SCCs, adequacy decisions) for data transfers outside the EU.

Breach Notification

Report qualifying breaches to authorities within 72 hours and affected individuals when high risk.

Privacy by Design

Build privacy into products from the start, not as an afterthought.

Records of Processing

Maintain a register of all processing activities (ROPA) with details on each data flow.

8 Data Subject Rights

What EU residents can request

1

Right to be Informed

Know how their data is used

2

Right of Access

Request a copy of their data

3

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate data

4

Right to Erasure

"Right to be forgotten"

5

Right to Restrict

Limit processing of their data

6

Right to Portability

Export data in common format

7

Right to Object

Stop certain processing

8

Automated Decisions

Challenge algorithmic decisions

We help you build processes to respond to these requests within the required 30-day timeline.

Our GDPR Process

Practical compliance in 6-8 weeks

1
Week 1

Data Mapping

Identify all personal data flows—what data you collect, where it goes, and who has access.

  • Data inventory
  • Data flow diagrams
  • Records of processing (ROPA)
2
Week 2

Gap Assessment

Evaluate current practices against GDPR requirements. Prioritize remediation efforts.

  • Gap analysis report
  • Risk assessment
  • Remediation roadmap
3
Weeks 3-4

Documentation

Create or update privacy notices, consent mechanisms, and internal policies.

  • Privacy policy
  • Cookie policy & banner
  • Internal privacy procedures
  • DPA templates
4
Weeks 5-6

Implementation

Implement technical and operational controls for data protection.

  • DSR workflow setup
  • Consent management
  • Data retention automation
  • Vendor DPA execution
5
Weeks 7-8

Training & Validation

Train your team and validate all processes work as designed.

  • Staff training
  • DSR test cases
  • Compliance documentation

What's Included

Complete GDPR compliance package

Documentation

  • Privacy Policy (website)
  • Cookie Policy
  • Internal Privacy Policy
  • Data Retention Policy
  • Breach Response Procedure
  • DPIA Template

Records

  • Records of Processing Activities
  • Data Flow Diagrams
  • Lawful Basis Register
  • Vendor/DPA Tracker
  • DSR Log Template
  • Training Records

Legal Templates

  • Data Processing Agreement
  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Consent Forms
  • DSR Response Templates
  • Breach Notification Templates
  • Sub-processor Notice

GDPR FAQs

Does GDPR apply to my US-based company?

Yes, if you offer goods or services to EU residents or monitor their behavior. This includes having EU customers, EU website visitors you track with analytics, or processing data on behalf of EU clients. GDPR has extraterritorial scope.

Do we need a DPO (Data Protection Officer)?

A DPO is required if you: (1) are a public authority, (2) conduct large-scale systematic monitoring, or (3) process special category data at scale. Most SaaS startups don't require one, but we can provide virtual DPO services if needed.

How do we handle data transfers to the US?

Since Privacy Shield was invalidated, use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with supplementary measures. We help you implement the new SCCs (2021 version) with all vendors and add transfer impact assessments where required.

Is there a GDPR certification?

There's no official GDPR certification yet, though some are emerging. We provide a compliance attestation documenting the work completed. Many companies pair GDPR compliance with ISO 27001 certification for a formal certificate.

What about cookie consent?

Cookie consent requirements come from the ePrivacy Directive (not GDPR directly). You need prior consent for non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing). We help implement a compliant cookie banner and integrate with consent management platforms.

Ready for GDPR Compliance?

Protect EU customer data and unlock the European market.