Organisational readiness - Organisational readiness refers to an entity's preparedness to implement and sustain data protection and privacy compliance initiatives effectively. It involves assessing internal capabilities, policies, procedures, and cultural alignment to meet legal and regulatory obligations such as those under the GDPR or India’s DPDP Act.

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• Internal as well as External Data Privacy Audits - Data privacy audits—both internal and external—are essential tools for assessing an organization’s compliance with data protection laws and best practices. These audits help identify vulnerabilities, ensure accountability, and enhance overall data governance.

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• Consent & Purpose compliance- Consent and purpose compliance are fundamental principles of data privacy regulations like GDPR and India’s DPDP Act. They ensure that personal data is collected and processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

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• ​Reviewing Security Measures for Personal Data- Reviewing Security of personal data refers to the measures and safeguards an organization implements to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. It is a key requirement under data protection laws like the GDPR and India’s DPDP Act.

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• Policy & Documentation Review - Policy and documentation review is a critical process in ensuring that an organization’s data privacy practices align with legal, regulatory, and industry standards. It involves evaluating existing policies, procedures, and records related to data protection to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or outdated information.

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• Third Party & Vendor audits - Third-party and vendor audits are essential for assessing the data privacy and security practices of external partners who handle or access an organization’s personal data. These audits help ensure that vendors comply with applicable data protection laws and contractual obligations.

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• Review of Data Processing Activities - Review of data processing activities involves evaluating how personal data is collected, used, stored, and shared across an organization as well as among organizations to ensure compliance with privacy regulations like the GDPR and India’s DPDP Act. This review helps identify risks, improve transparency, and validate lawful data usage.

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• Recommending corrective actions-  Recommending corrective actions is a vital step in addressing gaps or non-compliance identified during data privacy assessments, audits, or reviews. It involves providing targeted, practical solutions to strengthen an organization’s data protection posture and align with legal requirements.

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• Third Party & Vendor Compliance Audits - Third-party and vendor compliance audits are conducted to evaluate whether external service providers and partners adhere to applicable data protection laws, contractual obligations, and organizational security standards. These audits are crucial for managing data privacy risks across the supply chain.

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• Establishing protocols for vendor data breaches - Establishing protocols for vendor data breaches involves creating clear, predefined procedures to manage and respond to data breaches originating from third-party service providers, inclund data proccessors. These protocols ensure swift action, minimize damage, and maintain regulatory compliance.

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• Reviewing contracts for data protection clauses - Reviewing contracts for data protection clauses ensures that agreements with third parties, vendors, and service providers include adequate safeguards for handling personal data. This process is essential for legal compliance and minimising the liability in case of a data breach.