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What is GDPR Data Flow Mapping?

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What is GDPR Data Flow Mapping?

Data Privacy laws around the world have levied stringent obligations on the way businesses are required to handle sensitive data. Non-compliance to these obligations will have severe consequences and penalties, especially in case of a security breach. Organizations looking to achieve GDPR compliance need to map their data flow to assess privacy risks. GDPR Data Mapping is the process of determining the type of data processed and the way they are processed.  This helps determine the risk exposure of your company and systems or applications that are highly exposed to threats. 

Conducting a data flow map is an essential part of your Article 30 documentation and the first step into the journey of achieving compliance. They also form a critical part of the Data Protection Impact Assessment. Data mapping is a starting point for compliance with any privacy law and forms a foundation for your privacy program. Today, the article covers details on the process of the GDPR Data Mapping process and important considerations in the process.  Read through the article for a better understanding of what is Data Mapping and set a foundation for your compliance program.  

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