The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Is the world’s most comprehensive data privacy law — setting the bar for how organizations collect, process, and protect personal data of individuals in the EU. Whether you're running a SaaS platform, developing data-driven products, or managing cloud-based services, GDPR applies to any company that touches EU personal data — regardless of size or location. At Sekurno, we help digital-first companies turn complex GDPR requirements into practical, security-driven processes — embedding privacy by design, minimizing risk, and building the trust that regulators, partners, and customers expect.
Why GDPR Compliance matters?
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Unlock the EU Market
Ensure your services meet GDPR standards so you can operate, expand, and scale confidently across all EU member states
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Build Customer Trust
Demonstrate that you take data protection seriously, boosting user confidence and long-term loyalty
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Strengthen Operational Discipline
Improve how personal data is collected, stored, and processed through structured governance and accountability
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Reduce Legal & Financial Risk
Minimize exposure to fines, breaches, and litigation by aligning with established privacy practices
Who needs GDPR Compliance (applicability)?
GDPR applies to organizations in and out of the EU/EEA that process EU/EEA residents’ personal data.
Businesses based in the EEA
All organizations with operations in the European Economic Area (EEA) — including the 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
Businesses based outside the EEA if they
Offer products or services to EU/EEA residents
Monitor user behavior of EU/EEA residents
Process data on behalf of an EU-based partner (as a service provider)
Employ staff based in the EU (whose personal data is protected under GDPR)
From privacy risk to regulatory pressure
GDPR Sets the Standard
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Meeting global privacy expectations with a unified framework
As privacy regulations multiply across jurisdictions — from the U.S. to Brazil to India — compliance becomes fragmented and overwhelming. GDPR remains the most comprehensive and globally recognized framework, serving as a strategic foundation to address overlapping regulatory requirements.
By aligning with GDPR, organizations can streamline compliance, reduce duplication of effort, and future-proof their privacy programs in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
GDPR Compliance methodology
Gap Assessment
We identify where your current practices fall short of GDPR requirements and develop a path towards compliance
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Implementation & Remediation
We help close compliance gaps by developing policies, controls, and technical safeguards
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Readiness Assessment
We perform an internal audit of your current compliance posture and issue a GDPR Statement of Compliance — giving your customers, partners, and regulators clear evidence of your readiness
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Ongoing Maintenance
We provide continuous support to monitor changes, manage risks, and ensure sustained compliance
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What include in the GDPR Compliance with Sekurno?
Role Clarity Under GDPR
Define whether you act as a controller, processor, or joint controller — and avoid costly misunderstandings in regulator or client reviews
Compliance with Core GDPR Principles
Embed lawfulness, fairness, purpose limitation, and data minimization into operations — turning principles into demonstrable practices
Complete Data Visibility
Gain a living inventory of personal data flows, storage, and access — improving both compliance and operational oversight
Data Subject Rights Management
Implement efficient workflows to respond to access, deletion, or portability requests on time — reducing penalties and reputational risk
Risk-Based DPIA Execution
Identify and mitigate privacy risks early in high-impact projects, ensuring compliance with Article 35 while protecting innovation.
Legally Justified Data Processing
Document the right lawful basis for each activity — strengthening your audit position and avoiding regulatory challenges.
Audit-Ready Privacy Documentation
Maintain policies, Records of Processing Activities, and Data Processing Agreements that stand up to regulator and client scrutiny.
TOMs That Withstand Scrutiny
Deploy and evidence encryption, access control, and monitoring safeguards — proving personal data is protected in practice.
Vendor Oversight That Reduces Liability
Mitigate supply-chain risk by auditing contracts, responsibilities, and compliance of all third-party processors.
Cross-Border Transfer Compliance
Ensure global operations stay legal with proper use of SCCs, Transfer Impact Assessments, and jurisdiction-specific safeguards.
Privacy Culture and Awareness
Foster accountability with role-based training that reduces human error and builds a company-wide privacy mindset.
Fast and Compliant Breach Response
Respond to incidents within GDPR’s 72-hour window — minimizing legal, operational, and reputational fallout.
Our approach
Risk-Driven, Not Templated
We design your security program around real-world risks unique to your business — not checklists. Our tailored, scenario-based assessments ensure practical protection where it matters most
Optimized & Budget-Conscious
We offer the most effective security solutions within your budget — maximizing positive impact without overspending
Transparent Task Management
Stay in control with structured progress reviews, clear task distribution, and management-ready reporting throughout every engagement phase
Continuous Security Support
From client questionnaires to expert advice, we’re your ongoing security partner — helping you navigate evolving threats, audits, and expectations with confidence
GDPR Compliance services by Sekurno
Gap Assessment & ISMS Roadmap
Identify regulatory gaps, assess risk exposure, and develop a tailored action plan for achieving GDPR alignment.
Implementation & Remediation
Deploy required policies, technical and organizational measures (TOMs), and processes to support accountability and data protection by design.
DPO-as-a-Service
Get ongoing support from a dedicated Data Protection Officer to manage risks, respond to requests, and advise on complex data processing activities.
Still have a questions?
Frequently asked questions
GDPR applies to any organization that processes the personal data of individuals in the EU/EEA, regardless of where the company is located.
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If your organization decides why and how personal data is processed, you are a Controller.
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If you process personal data on behalf of another organization, you are a Processor.
Many companies act as both Controllers (for employees, customers, users) and Processors (for client data).
At Sekurno, we clarify your role under GDPR, map your responsibilities, and develop the policies, contracts, and controls required for Controllers and Processors. This ensures your organization avoids role-based compliance gaps and is prepared to demonstrate accountability to regulators, clients, and partners.
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Organizations subject to GDPR must:
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Identify and document a lawful basis for each type of processing.
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Maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
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Implement technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
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Respect and respond to data subject rights (access, deletion, portability, objection).
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Put in place Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with vendors and subprocessors.
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Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) where processing poses high risk.
At Sekurno, we support organizations in addressing all of these obligations — from documenting lawful bases and setting up RoPA, to managing vendors, conducting DPIAs, and implementing the security measures regulators expect.
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The timeline depends on your operations and complexity:
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Small companies and startups: typically 3–5 months, focusing on policies, lawful bases, and vendor contracts.
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Mid-sized organizations: around 6–8 months, with broader vendor ecosystems, international transfers, and more data subject requests.
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Large enterprises: may require 9–12 months, particularly when integrating GDPR into multinational operations and legacy systems.
Sekurno accelerates this process with a readiness assessment, structured data mapping, and a phased roadmap tailored to your business needs.
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GDPR compliance costs are unique for each company and depend on the complexity of your data processing, not just company size. Key factors include:
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The type and volume of data collected.
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Number of systems and vendors processing personal data.
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Complexity of international data transfers.
For example, a startup handling limited customer data may only need foundational policies and contracts, while a multinational enterprise processing sensitive data across borders will require extensive documentation, controls, and ongoing support.
Sekurno tailors compliance programs to your scale and data environment, ensuring cost-efficiency without sacrificing regulatory readiness.
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GDPR is an ongoing obligation, not a one-off project. Organizations must:
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Continuously review and update privacy notices and RoPA.
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Monitor and respond to data subject requests.
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Regularly update vendor contracts and DPAs.
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Reassess risks and perform DPIAs when launching new initiatives.
Sekurno ensures your compliance is sustained over time, not just achieved once.
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There is no single official GDPR certification issued by regulators. However, approved schemes such as Europrivacy or ISO/IEC 27701 can serve as evidence of compliance.
Sekurno conducts a post-implementation readiness assessment and issues a Statement of Compliance, which can be used to demonstrate accountability to partners, clients, and regulators.
A DPO must be appointed if your core activities involve:
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Large-scale processing of sensitive data (e.g., health, biometric, financial).
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Systematic monitoring of individuals (e.g., profiling, tracking).
Sekurno helps assess whether a DPO is required and provides a dedicated DPO-as-a-Service, ensuring you meet regulatory requirements without the overhead of building the role internally. Our experts act as your independent DPO, handling regulatory communications, advising on high-risk processing, and overseeing ongoing GDPR compliance.
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Effective preparation ensures a smooth start to your compliance journey with Sekurno. Key steps include:
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Assign a responsible person to coordinate accountability and organizational matters.
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Collect existing policies, contracts, and vendor agreements relevant to personal data processing.
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Be ready for structured interviews to clarify data flows, lawful bases, and potential high-risk processing activities.
Sekurno uses this input to conduct a gap analysis, design a tailored GDPR roadmap, and lead the implementation process end to end.
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GDPR has strict rules for handling personal data breaches. If a breach occurs, organizations must:
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Notify the supervisory authority (DPA) within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, unless it is unlikely to result in risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms.
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Inform affected individuals without undue delay if the breach poses a high risk to their rights (e.g., identity theft, discrimination, financial loss).
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Document all breaches internally, regardless of severity, to demonstrate accountability.
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Cooperate with regulators and provide evidence of corrective measures taken.
Sekurno helps by setting up GDPR-compliant breach response frameworks ensuring you can react quickly, reduce risk, and maintain regulatory trust.
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GDPR provides the foundation for global data protection, and overlaps with several frameworks:
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HIPAA: Both frameworks emphasize protecting personal data. They overlap in areas such as data privacy, breach reporting, consent, and data subject rights, making HIPAA a natural extension for companies already GDPR-compliant.
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ISO 27001: Strongly supports GDPR by providing a formal Information Security Management System (ISMS). Many of ISO 27001’s controls directly address Article 32 of GDPR (security of processing), including access management, encryption, audit logging, and incident response.
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National laws (UK GDPR, Swiss FADP, CCPA in California): These frameworks are built on GDPR principles but adapt requirements to local legal environments.
Sekurno helps companies build a scalable compliance infrastructure, ensuring GDPR requirements integrate smoothly with other obligations — avoiding duplication and reducing costs.
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