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Kochava
Kochava
FREE 169 RatingsFounded in 2011 as one of the first mobile measurement partners, Kochava now supports campaign measurement across any device, any channel, and any audience. Tap into multi-touch attribution, next-generation MMM, and always-on incremental measurement disciplines to achieve data-driven, privacy-durable growth strategies. Understand which omnichannel tactics boost customer acquisition and retention. Key features include: omnichannel app attribution and analytics, cost and ROI measurement, deep linking, marketing data management and ETL support, ad fraud detection and prevention, and strategic services. The Kochava library of software development kits (SDKs) provide out-of-the-box measurement support across mobile, connected TV, web, and other connected devices. Built-in integrations enable clients to activate and measure campaigns with Google Ads, Meta, Apple Search Ads, X, Snap, Roku, LG Ads, Amazon Ads, NBCUniversal, TikTok for Business, Yahoo, and thousands of other ad networks, CTV platforms, and super publishers. Embrace privacy-first measurement with support for Apple’s SKAdNetwork on iOS, Google’s Privacy Sandbox on Android, and a modern marketing mix modeling (MMM) platform that future-proofs your measurement. -
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Hyperproof
Hyperproof
205 RatingsHyperproof automates repetitive compliance operations so your team can concentrate on the bigger issues. Hyperproof also has powerful collaboration features that make it simple for your team to coordinate their efforts, gather evidence, and work directly alongside auditors from one interface. There is no more uncertainty in audit preparation or compliance management. Hyperproof gives you a complete view of your compliance programs, including progress tracking, program monitoring, and risk management. -
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Satori
Satori
86 RatingsSatori is a Data Security Platform (DSP) that enables self-service data and analytics for data-driven companies. With Satori, users have a personal data portal where they can see all available datasets and gain immediate access to them. That means your data consumers get data access in seconds instead of weeks. Satori’s DSP dynamically applies the appropriate security and access policies, reducing manual data engineering work. Satori’s DSP manages access, permissions, security, and compliance policies - all from a single console. Satori continuously classifies sensitive data in all your data stores (databases, data lakes, and data warehouses), and dynamically tracks data usage while applying relevant security policies. Satori enables your data use to scale across the company while meeting all data security and compliance requirements. -
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Safetica
338 RatingsSafetica Intelligent Data Security protects sensitive enterprise data wherever your team uses it. Safetica is a global software company that provides Data Loss Prevention and Insider Risk Management solutions to organizations. ✔️ Know what to protect: Accurately pinpoint personally identifiable information, intellectual property, financial data, and more, wherever it is utilized across the enterprise, cloud, and endpoint devices. ✔️ Prevent threats: Identify and address risky activities through automatic detection of unusual file access, email interactions, and web activity. Receive the alerts necessary to proactively identify risks and prevent data breaches. ✔️ Secure your data: Block unauthorized exposure of sensitive personal data, trade secrets, and intellectual property. ✔️ Work smarter: Assist teams with real-time data handling cues as they access and share sensitive information. -
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Source Defense
Source Defense
7 RatingsSource Defense is an essential element of web safety that protects data at the point where it is entered. Source Defense Platform is a simple, yet effective solution to data security and privacy compliance. It addresses threats and risks that arise from the increased use JavaScript, third party vendors, and open source code in your web properties. The Platform offers options for securing code as well as addressing an ubiquitous gap in managing third-party digital supply chains risk - controlling actions of third-party, forth-party and nth-party JavaScript that powers your website experience. Source Defense Platform provides protection against all types of client-side security incidents, including keylogging, formjacking and digital skimming. Magecart is also protected. - by extending the web security beyond the browser to the server. -
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StandardFusion
StandardFusion
$1800 per month 83 RatingsGRC solution for technology-focused SMBs and Enterprise Information Security Teams. StandardFusion eliminates the need for spreadsheets by using one system of record. You can identify, assess, treat and track risks with confidence. Audit-based activities can be made a standard process. Audits can be conducted with confidence and easy access to evidence. Manage compliance to multiple standards: ISO, SOC and NIST, HIPAA. GDPR, PCI–DSS, FedRAMP, HIPAA. All vendor and third party risk and security questionnaires can be managed in one place. StandardFusion, a Cloud-Based SaaS platform or on-premise GRC platform, is designed to make InfoSec compliance easy, accessible and scalable. Connect what you do with what your company needs. -
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ManageEngine ADManager Plus
ManageEngine
$595 per year 447 RatingsADManager Plus is an easy-to use Windows Active Directory (AD), management and reporting solution that aids AD administrators and help desk personnel in their day to day activities. The software has a web-based GUI that is intuitive and central. It handles complex tasks such as bulk management of user accounts, other AD objects, and delegate role-based access for help desk technicians. It also generates a comprehensive list of AD reports, which are essential to satisfy compliance audits. The Active Directory tool also includes mobile AD apps that enable AD technicians and administrators to perform user management tasks on the go, right from their mobile devices. -
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Netwrix Auditor
Netwrix
294 RatingsNetwrix Auditor, a visibility platform, allows you to control changes, configurations, and access in hybrid IT environments. It also eliminates the stress associated with your next compliance audit. All changes in your cloud and on-prem systems can be monitored, including AD, Windows Servers, file storage, Exchange, VMware, and other databases. Reduce the complexity of your inventory and reporting. You can easily verify that your access and identity configurations match the known good state by reviewing them regularly. -
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consentmanager
consentmanager AB
€19 per month 2 Ratingsconsentmanager customers often have higher acceptance rates and lower bounce rates. This is important for your business: A high cookie acceptance rate allows you to realise the full potential of your website, and consentmanager offers a solution that gives you a complete overview of what is happening on your website and how visitors are interacting with your cookie consent layer. Our cookie consent platform allows you to test multiple consent layers simultaneously and optimise the one that delivers the best results using intelligent A/B testing, machine learning and staging. With over 10 years of adtech experience and support for over 30 languages, compatible with 2500 tools, you can find the perfect package for your business from the different options we offer. -
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Simple Opt Out Compliance
SimpleOptOutCompliance.com
$350 per month 3 RatingsNo more DSAR headaches. Automate your DSAR process to comply with the GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws. Our simple and secure service makes it easy to manage the privacy opt-out process. Respond automatically to data removal requests. Log identity details in a secure 2X encrypted data base. Respond to and manage verifiable consumer removal requests. In less than a minute, you can be up and running. Use our API endpoints to check your customer records for deletion requests and send confirmation emails automatically. -
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Get compliant today with the #1 Cookie & Consent Management Platform. Secure Privacy protects +10000 websites and helps companies comply with CPRA and GDPR. Our privacy training platform and our CMP are constantly updated to meet evolving legal requirements. Secure Privacy will allow you to: 1. Our intelligent, integrated solution will fully automate all your consent and cookie management needs. 2. Keep up-to-date on GDPR, CPRA, and other international data privacy regulations. 3. Securely document, store, and filter consent. 4. In an easy-to use platform, comply with all legal requirements for all your web properties. We are happy to help you with your compliance journey. We'd be happy to schedule a demo call for you.
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PrivacyPillar is a consumer data privacy solutions company on a mission to empower consumers while protecting and growing businesses. Unlike the competition that uses scare tactics to sell ineffective “compliance” services, PrivacyPillar offers businesses the ability to leverage the “Power of Permission” to capture more and higher quality data, provide their customers with a better experience and capitalize on increased credibility while avoiding the anxiety and fines associated with non-compliance. We are truly invested in our customers’ success and provide them with robust, affordable and easy-to-use solutions. PrivacyPillar is fast becoming the most trusted name in consumer data privacy.
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MineOS is a UX-focused data privacy platform that knows compliance work has been rough in the past. Our automated no-code platform can be up & running in a day to bring companies comprehensive data mapping & classification that integrates with hundreds of popular data sources and discovers nearly 100% of a company’s data. By mapping and classifying data better, DSR management, risk assessments, and data policy enforcement all become easier and faster. Simplify compliance. Gain consumer trust. MineOS.ai
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Hexamail Flow
Hexamail
Free 3 RatingsHexamail flow is an email client that includes calendaring, tasks, and contacts. It works with Office 365, Gmail and Exchange on premises, as well as all IMAP/POP3 servers. The GDPR data protection module provides email and office document redaction capabilities, including full PST file import, EML and MSG file import, Office document import, printing output, or PDF generation of redacted material. -
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CPTRAX for Windows
Visual Click Software
1 RatingServer File Activity Tracking – Audit who is creating, accessing and moving your files and folders. Track file permission changes. Alerts in real-time about critical file activity Malicious activity containment (Ransomware and mass file deletions, etc. Automatically stop threats to your Windows servers by calling PowerShell scripts so you can determine exactly what you want to have happen for each type of alert/threat. Examples of containment: Disable the user causing the threat Block the remote IP causing the threat Workstation File Activity Tracking: Audit who copies files to USB or other removable media. Track who uploads files via FTP or a browser. Block files being created on USB/removable devices. Notifications by email when a removable device connects. Active Directory Auditing – Keep audit logs and receive real-time alerts about important Active Directory changes, without having to deal with SACLs or Windows Event Logs. Server Authentication Auditing: Track authentications into Citrix sessions and Windows Servers. All failed logon attempts are reviewed. Workstation Logon/Logoff Tracking: Get visibility on logons/logoffs at workstations, including locks, unlocks and password changes. -
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Audit Prodigy
Audit Prodigy
1 RatingAs easy as spreadsheets, yet the most comprehensive Audit, Risk and Compliance SaaS solution in the market. Best-in-class SOX, ERM, Issues, Documents, Certifications and Resource & Project Management. Goodbye to spreadsheets / emails / file folders and endless status update meetings. Welcome to easy, real-time results. -
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RiskWatch compliance management solutions and risk assessment use a survey-based process. A series of questions about an asset are asked and a score calculated based on the responses. You can combine the survey score with additional metrics to value the asset, rate its likelihood, and assess its impact. Based on survey results, assign tasks and manage remediation. Identify the risk factors for each asset you evaluate. Receive notifications for non-compliance to your custom requirements and any relevant standards/regulations.
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Dropsuite is a cutting-edge cloud platform designed to safeguard your critical business data. Our innovative solutions empower businesses worldwide to effortlessly backup, restore, and protect their information. With a focus on advanced security, scalability, and user-friendly interfaces, Dropsuite is the trusted choice for leading IT professionals and Managed Service Providers. Our cloud-based email archiving solution provides comprehensive data protection for organizations of all sizes. Whether you use Microsoft Exchange Online, Hosted Exchange, G Suite Gmail, or other email systems, Dropsuite ensures efficient storage, management, and discovery of your valuable data.
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Transparency, choice and control are key to trust. Organizations have the opportunity to leverage these moments to build trust, and provide more valuable experiences. People expect greater control over their data. We offer privacy and data governance automation to help organizations better understand and comply with regulatory requirements. We also operationalize risk mitigation to ensure transparency and choice for individuals. Your organization will be able to achieve data privacy compliance quicker and build trust. Our platform helps to break down silos between processes, workflows, teams, and people to operationalize regulatory compliance. It also allows for trusted data use. Building proactive privacy programs that are rooted in global best practice and not just reacting to individual regulations is possible. To drive mitigation and risk-based decision-making, gain visibility into unknown risks. Respect individual choice and integrate privacy and security by default in the data lifecycle.
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Regulatory Risks are amongst the Top 3 Business Risks globally as there are multiple Laws (Central, State & Municipal level) applicable to each business. Laws are frequently changing, are complex, and involves multiple stakeholders (internal/external) to manage. The Board needs to have oversight of their compliance and regulatory risks across the enterprise, which means understanding which Regulatory obligations map to which business processes, policies & controls. Offered as SaaS, GCMS helps businesses create a centralized framework to proactively monitor Regulatory Risks across an extensive range of Compliance obligations from all applicable Laws; enabling the Board to efficiently manage control across geography, functional, and industry mandates. Build on Twin Software Architecture, GCMS integrates Tech with Regulatory Intelligence & Updates for 1,000s of Laws, Regulations from 70+ Countries. GCMS simplifies understanding and adhering to all Compliance obligations. It creates common understanding across all stakeholders and makes compliance easier to know, adhere and report.
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Legally ok
Legally ok
€19 per domain per month 1 RatingLegally ok consent management platform (CMP), which is an all-in-one data privacy solution, provides transparency and control over all cookies and similar tracking that are placed on your website or webshop. Legally ok CMP helps to build trust with website visitors, while adhering data protection laws and avoiding possible fines. It is easy to set up and has three core functions (cookie consent monitoring, control, and monitoring). The Legally OK consent management platform allows you to ensure compliance with privacy laws through the promotion of respectful and transparent data exchanges based on user consent. -
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Didomi
250€ per month 10 RatingsThe Leading Consent and Preference Management Platform. Companies benefit from compliant customer data, while gaining higher engagement and greater trust by making consent and preferences easily available. Consumers have the freedom to decide what data they want to share and how they want to connect with their favorite brands through touchpoints. Our products include a global-adopted Consent Management Platform, (CMP), that collects billions upon billions of consents each month. A highly regarded Preference Center (PC) and a powerful suite bespoke solutions that improve consent and preference management. -
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MIRACL
17 RatingsProtect your users. Make their journey easier. MIRACL Trust provides a safer and smoother authentication experience. Only one step. No passwords. No problem. Multi-factor authentication is slow and cumbersome. MIRACL is a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional MFA. Logging in takes only 2 seconds and error rates as low at 1/10th of passwords. No passwords necessary. All you need is a PIN and you are in. Our cryptographic technology ensures that users' information is always safe. MIRACL Trust provides a simple login experience that puts users first and makes it easy to roll out your data quickly. -
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Secure and manage all your content across distributed teams, devices and apps. Uncover new business insights, scale compliance and governance, reduce costs, and increase productivity. Right out of the box. Flexible deployment models, robust integration ecosystem, and open APIs to address the business needs of companies in diverse industries and regions, and at different levels of cloud adoption. Egnyte helps thousands of customers take their cloud office strategy into hyper-drive. Transform your approach to content governance, privacy, compliance, and workflow automation with a single, turnkey platform.
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Working with companies from regulated industries, we've realized that many find carrying out GRC tasks time-consuming and ineffective. That's why we created AdaptiveGRC, a comprehensive solution designed to coordinate governance, risk, and compliance fully. The difference between success and failure is the ability to measure, monitor, and manage your GRC activities rapidly and efficiently. The tool reduces the manual work and allows you to focus on things that matter. Adaptive GRC provides several modules, such as: a. Internal Audit to Plan your audits better, carry them out more effectively and assess the outcomes more accurately. b. Risk Management allows you to manage risk according to established principles, define & track treatment strategies, and visualize risks. c. Compliance Module will streamline and accelerate compliance management of multiple regulations without duplicating effort and much more. Whether you use a single module or the complete solution suite, your organization will benefit from operational efficiencies and instant management reports. If you struggle with spreadsheets and lack automation, let's arrange a call with our experts and work on this together.
Overview of GDPR Compliance Software
GDPR compliance software is a type of data security and privacy solution designed to help organizations adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR is an expansive set of regulations enforced by the European Union (EU) in May 2018 designed to protect online consumers’ rights and personal data. Organizations wishing to do business with EU citizens must now demonstrate they are compliant with GDPR standards or face hefty fines.
GDPR compliance software helps organizations identify, manage, and secure personal data from unauthorized access. It can be deployed as an on-premise solution, hosted in the cloud, or offered as a managed service by a vendor. This type of software typically includes features such as encryption for data at rest and in transit, authentication protocols to verify user identity, access control mechanisms for granting data access permissions based on role, audit trails for tracking changes made to sensitive records, intrusion prevention systems for preventing malicious attacks, risk assessment analytics tools for identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities within the system architecture, policy management capabilities for setting up data protection policies across the organization, and incident response plans for responding quickly when potential breaches occur. Additionally it provides monitoring services that alert administrators when suspicious activity occurs within their system.
Organizations utilizing GDPR compliance software benefit from increased visibility into their IT infrastructure so they can better understand where sensitive information is stored and how it's being accessed throughout its lifecycle. This helps them meet many of the GDPR requirements such as protecting customer data with strong security measures; creating detailed documentation outlining how customer information is collected, used, stored and disclosed; conducting risk assessments regularly; developing procedures related to handling incidents involving personal data; responding promptly when violations occur; providing users control over their own informational assets through various opt-in/opt-out options; limiting what third-parties are allowed access; informing customers about changes regarding processing of their personal info through clear language displayed prominently on websites or applications; restricting international transfers of personally identifiable information under certain circumstances; maintaining accurate records demonstrating that appropriate technical safeguards have been implemented to protect consumer information from unauthorized disclosure or destruction and more.
Overall, using GDPR compliance software provides peace of mind knowing that an organization’s IT infrastructure is properly protected against any potential breach activities while also helping them stay compliant with all applicable regulations either now or in the future.
Why Use GDPR Compliance Software?
- To Streamline Internal Workflows: By deploying GDPR compliance software, organizations can streamline their internal workflows in order to effectively manage the complexities of data protection and privacy regulations. This ensures that all processes are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest industry standards.
- To Increase Efficiency: GDPR compliance software helps organisations increase efficiency by automating common tasks associated with data management, such as deleting out of date records or acquiring user consent prior to processing their information. This reduces manual labor while ensuring that employee resources remain focused on core activities such as marketing, sales or customer service rather than regulatory work.
- To Reduce Risk: GDPR compliance software reduces risk by providing organizations with a comprehensive view of their operations from a regulatory standpoint and helps them identify any potential gaps or weaknesses before they become an issue for customers or regulators. It also enables companies to quickly analyze their operations against current regulations and make changes when necessary in order to ensure ongoing data security.
- To Improve Data Security: GDPR compliance software provides organizations with improved levels of data security through its ability to track, monitor and audit access rights granted to employees within the organization or third-parties outside it (such as vendors). This ensures that only those who require access have it, reducing the chances of accidental misuse or theft of confidential information stored on systems throughout the company’s networked infrastructure.
- To Keep Pace With Changes In Legislation: Finally, GDPR compliant software comes with built-in intelligence which is able to keep pace with changes in legislation by continuously assessing what new policies may have been introduced since initial setup took place and updating workflow processes accordingly. This eliminates the need for organizations to perform continual manual reviews and updates of data protection policies, ensuring that they remain compliant and up-to-date.
Why Is GDPR Compliance Software Important?
GDPR compliance software is becoming increasingly important as businesses become more connected, both online and offline. In a digital world where consumers can access vast amounts of information with only a few clicks, the need for reliable and secure methods of data protection are paramount. With GDPR compliance software, businesses can ensure that their data remains safe from cybercriminals and other malicious actors.
Not only does this provide peace-of-mind for customers who trust in the security of their data, but it also helps protect businesses from costly fines should any breaches occur. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets out rules which all organizations must follow to ensure they adequately protect personal data. Any organization that fails to adhere to the GDPR’s requirements could face hefty fines of up to 4% of an organization’s global turnover or €20 million, whichever is greater.
By utilizing GDPR compliancy software, companies have all the tools necessary to stay abreast of changing regulations concerning customer privacy and safeguarding data integrity. This ensures complete transparency with customers on how their shared information is being used, while also providing a framework for companies who wish to remain compliant with current industry standards regarding data security. With automatic updates via cloud technology alerting IT teams when new laws or regulations come into effect, businesses never need worry about missing an important change in policy or not taking timely action when such changes arise.
Overall, using GDPR compliancy software provides companies with reliable protection against potential cyber threats while simultaneously staying ahead of new legal requirements surrounding customer privacy issues in Europe and beyond—all without compromising customer experience or damaging an organization's reputation through mishandling sensitive information.
GDPR Compliance Software Features
- Data Management: This feature allows organizations to collect and store data securely, track its usage across departments, and delete unwanted information quickly. It offers comprehensive tools for managing consent records, authentication protocols, user rights management, and data deleting options.
- Data Protection: GDPR compliance software protects sensitive data by providing encryption mechanisms and other security measures like password protection and access limits based on roles. It also ensures that organizations abide by the GDPR's requirements for monitoring activities related to personal information such as who handled it, when it was accessed or processed, etc. by providing an audit trail system that creates a log of these events.
- Reporting & Analysis: Reports generated through this feature can be used to track compliance performance over time, identify areas of weakness in internal procedures and make changes accordingly. This includes features like generating automated risk assessment reports which assess the risk profile of an organization’s data assets against various criteria established by the GDPR regulation.
- Breach Management: When a breach occurs within an organization’s network security infrastructure or with customer/employee data assets, GDPR Compliance Software will provide indicators that enable users to investigate the issue further via automated alerts triggered from signature-based detectors or manual analysis toolsets integrated into the platform itself so that necessary actions can be taken quickly in order contain any damage caused by the incident (e.g., informational notifications).
- Employee Training Options: As part of their responsibilities under GDPR regulations companies must educate staff about best practices for handling personal data as well as make sure they are up to date on any amendments issued regarding privacy laws. This software does both via online tutorials completed at set intervals as well as tests designed to gauge employees' understanding of relevant topics associated with their role within the organization (i.e., what kind of access rights they have).
- Governance & Policy: This feature provides organizations with various options for setting up policies related to their data management processes in compliance with GDPR. It also ensures that any changes made to policies are tracked for future reference, enabling businesses to stay on top of the latest regulations and quickly react if necessary.
What Types of Users Can Benefit From GDPR Compliance Software?
- Small Business Owners: GDPR compliance software can help small business owners ensure their websites and data collection processes are compliant with GDPR regulations, protecting them from costly fines.
- Web Developers/Designers: GDPR compliance software makes it easy for web developers and designers to add features that give users more control over their personal data, such as the ability to opt out of cookies and trackers.
- IT Professionals: IT professionals can use GDPR compliance software solutions to easily identify weaknesses in the company’s security infrastructure and protect against potential data breaches.
- Security Administrators: Security administrators can leverage GDPR compliance software solutions to monitor access rights, encrypt sensitive information, and enforce data protection policies.
- Data Protection Officers (DPOs): Data protection officers (DPOs) are responsible for ensuring companies comply with the GDPR's requirements, including maintaining records of activities relating to personal data processing, carrying out privacy impact assessments, notifying authorities about any data breaches, and providing advice on how best to handle a company's personal data handling practices.
- Content Strategists: Content strategists can use a GDPR compliance solution to create content that respects user privacy while also helping build trust among customers by clearly laying out what kind of information is being collected from them and how it's being used.
- Marketing/Advertising Professionals: Advertising professionals need to understand the various elements of the law in order to create campaigns without running afoul of its provisions. A GDPR-compliant software solution can help them stay on top of regulations so they don't accidentally violate any rules or risk getting fined by authorities.
- Legal Professionals: Legal professionals can use GDPR compliance software to help ensure their clients are compliant with the law and advise them on best practices for protecting user data.
- Data Scientists: Data scientists can use GDPR compliance software to make sure they are handling data in an ethical and compliant way. The software can help with extracting, transforming, and loading personal data securely.
- Business Analysts: Business analysts can use the software to analyze customer data while respecting user privacy regulations. By examining customer behavior using GDPR-compliant analytics, businesses can better understand consumer needs and optimize their products and services accordingly.
How Much Does GDPR Compliance Software Cost?
The cost of GDPR compliance software depends on the size and complexity of an organization’s existing IT system, as well as their industry, type of data stored, and geographic region. It can range anywhere from free to over $10,000/year for enterprise solutions.
Smaller businesses with few users and minimal data will likely only require basic requirements such as a privacy statement or some simple setup steps that don’t require software implementation. These processes could be completed organically by the business at a low-cost or no cost at all since they won’t necessarily need costly software.
More complex organizations dealing with sensitive customer information are likely to benefit from specialized GDPR compliance software that automates processes and helps identify risks associated with collecting and storing personal data. This type of software typically offers a suite of tools designed for various operations such as setting up user authentication protocols, creating access control policies, monitoring data movement within the organization, etc., which may be necessary depending on the needs of each individual business. Depending on the complexity and scale of an organization’s IT infrastructure this type of GDPR compliance software could run in the range of several hundred to several thousand dollars per year for mid-sized companies or enterprises needing more sophisticated analysis capabilities.
When considering the cost of GDPR compliance software, companies must also factor in related costs such as personnel training or periodic testing and auditing to ensure the system is working correctly. These associated expenses may add to the overall cost of implementing a GDPR compliance system, but can be essential for businesses handling large amounts of customer data.
GDPR Compliance Software Risks
The risks associated with GDPR compliance software include:
- Security risks: The use of any software comes with the risk that user data will be vulnerable to cyberattacks or other malicious activity. If a breach occurs, the data must be retrieved without delay in order to comply with GDPR regulations.
- Loss of control: Companies using such software must trust the provider they are using, which can lead to a loss of control over their own system and data. It is important that companies understand what rights they have when using third-party vendors and ensure they are following secure processes throughout the life cycle of their system.
- Legal implications: Companies need to be aware that GDPR applies not only to them but also to any third parties they interact with through their system. This means that if something does go wrong it could result in legal action taken against both sides for failure to meet requirements set out by the regulation.
- Cost & resource burdens: Implementing GDPR compliant systems can often require significant investment in terms of time, money and resources, especially for small businesses who may struggle to find additional resources needed for compliance tasks, such as staff training and auditing existing systems on an ongoing basis.
- Technical difficulties: Software must be configured correctly in order to ensure GDPR compliance, and this can often involve complex technical processes which may not be easy to understand or execute. Furthermore, due to the rapidly changing nature of information security threats, software must be kept up-to-date in order to remain compliant.
What Software Can Integrate with GDPR Compliance Software?
GDPR compliance software can integrate with many types of software, including CRM (customer relationship management) and ERP (enterprise resource planning) solutions, CMS (content management systems), web applications, eCommerce solutions, HR systems, and marketing automation platforms. By integrating these applications with GDPR compliance software, it enables users to ensure their data is properly managed according to the regulations set by the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation.
Additionally, because some of these applications contain customer information or other sensitive data that must be handled in accordance with GDPR guidelines, enabling integration with GDPR compliance software ensures that the data is secure and compliant at all times. This helps businesses meet their legal obligations while also ensuring they are protecting their customers' personal information.
Questions To Ask Related To GDPR Compliance Software
- Does the software provide a transparent and secure system to store personally identifiable information (PII) in accordance with GDPR regulations?
- Does the software offer data encryption, access control, and logging capabilities for PII?
- Does the software allow you to perform data subject rights requests such as allowing individuals to request copies of their personal data or give individuals access to their personal data?
- What kind of customer support does the software have? Is there an assigned GDPR compliance team member who can assist with technical issues related to compliance?
- Does the software have any automated tools that can help simplify GDPR compliance processes such as Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), Information Asset Register (IAR), and Breach Notification Protocols (BNP)?
- How often is the technology updated to stay compliant with new GDPR regulations?
- Are there any additional fees associated with using the product or services related to maintaining compliance with GDPR requirements?
- Does the software enable organizations to meet Subject Access Requests (SAR)?
- What features are included in the software to monitor data privacy activities?
- Does the software provide detailed reporting capabilities so you can keep track of your GDPR compliance efforts?