GDPR Compliance Checklist
Comprehensive GDPR compliance checklist with 84 requirements across all chapters, ROPA, breach register, and DSAR tracker.
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GDPR compliance spans 11 chapters and 99 articles — knowing where your organization stands requires a structured assessment across all of them. This GDPR Compliance Checklist covers 84 compliance requirements mapped to the specific articles they come from, organized into logical assessment groups: lawful basis and consent, data subject rights, controller obligations, processor requirements, data transfers, records and documentation, and DPO requirements. A compliance scoring dashboard gives you an instant percentage score and gap heatmap.
Beyond the core checklist, the workbook includes an Article 30 ROPA template (Record of Processing Activities), a data breach register aligned with Article 33 notification requirements, and a DSAR tracker with SLA metrics — making this a complete GDPR operational toolkit rather than just a checklist. When you complete the assessment, the gap analysis view prioritizes the areas with the most outstanding requirements so your remediation roadmap focuses effort where it matters most. Use this alongside the [Data Subject Request Forms](/templates/data-subject-requests) and [Data Processing Agreement](/templates/data-processing-agreement) for complete Article 28 and Article 17 compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the initial GDPR assessment take?
Completing the 84-requirement checklist for the first time typically takes 2–4 hours for an organization that has already done some GDPR groundwork. For organizations starting from scratch, expect 4–8 hours as you gather the evidence needed to answer each requirement. The template includes guidance notes for each requirement to help you interpret what compliance looks like.
Is this checklist up to date with GDPR enforcement guidance?
The checklist reflects GDPR requirements as written in the regulation, supplemented by guidance from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). It does not incorporate national implementation laws that vary by EU member state. For jurisdiction-specific requirements (particularly around employment data), legal advice is recommended.
Can I use this for a GDPR audit conducted by our DPO?
Yes. The template is specifically designed as a DPO assessment tool. The 84 requirements, compliance scoring, and gap analysis view are structured to produce the kind of documented assessment that demonstrates accountability under Article 5(2). Many organizations use this as the basis for their annual GDPR compliance review.
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