GDPR:

The State of Play

GDPR consists of 7 projects (DPO, Impact assessment, Portability, Notification of
violations, Consent, Profiling, Certification and Lead authority) that will strengthen
the control of personal data throughout the European Union.

The government has confirmed that the UK’s

decision to leave the EU will not affect the

2018 commencement of the GDPR.

Effective (and full) implementation of GDPR on
25 May. Every company must be fully
compliant.

DPOs "Organisations have to

ensure they have the
The GDPR requires public authorities
processing personal information to processes and technologies
appoint a Data Protection Officer. in place to delete data in
In Europe alone, 28,000 DPOs will have response to requests from
to be appointed in the next two years. data subjects."

The 6 Crucial Steps for

Preparation:
Average They will carry out an internal
IT1Function
- Designate
Senior a Driver
IT Management years worked Average salary
consultancy and control the mission.
£111 972
Accurately identify your personal
2 - Mapping data processing.
9%
Prioritise the actions to be taken in
3 - Prioritisation regard to potential risks.

Conduct a data protection impact

4 - Risk Management assessment (PIA).

5 - Organisation 18 Establish clear and precise internal

procedures.

Prove your compliance by gathering

6 - Documentation the necessary documentation.
A further 28% somewhat agree with this statement.

Possible Sanction
What are the risks for 4% of turnover
non-compliance?
or €20m
whichever is greater.

Outside the EU? 90% of organisations

have already
GDPR applies to organisations
suffered data
operating within the EU as well leaks.
as organisations outside the EU
that offer goods or services to
of companies have still not
individuals in the EU. outlined clear policies on

46% the protection and

confidentiality of their
customers' data.

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Sources : ComputerWeekly.com / CNIL / NTT Security / Capgemini Consulting / LeMagIT.fr / ico.org.uk