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FMK-04PRIVACY

GDPR readiness

Show that your security measures are "appropriate" under GDPR.

Type
PRIVACY
Issued by
Independent auditor
We provide
Readiness + testing
Timeline
Varies
01 · Field Notes
Overview

What this involves

GDPR requires "appropriate technical and organisational measures" to protect personal data — and expects you to test and evaluate their effectiveness. We help you understand where personal data lives, review your technical measures, and provide the security testing that evidences you take data protection seriously.

02 · How we help
Where we fit in
  • a.Review of technical security measures protecting personal data
  • b.Penetration testing to evidence "appropriate" security
  • c.Input to Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
  • d.Prioritized remediation to reduce data-breach risk
03 · Field Method
How readiness works
01

Gap assessment

We review your current controls against the framework and show you exactly where the gaps are — no guesswork.

02

Remediation guidance

You get a prioritized, plain-English plan to close the gaps, with the quick wins called out first.

03

Required testing

We run the penetration testing and technical assessments these frameworks expect — and hand you audit-ready evidence.

04

Audit support

We help you prepare for the auditor and answer their technical questions, so the assessment goes smoothly.

04 · What you get
Outcomes & deliverables
  • A view of technical risk to personal data
  • Testing evidence of appropriate security measures
  • Practical steps to reduce breach likelihood and impact
  • Documentation that supports your accountability obligations
05 · Field Q&A
Common questions
Does GDPR require penetration testing?

GDPR requires a process for regularly testing and evaluating the effectiveness of your security measures (Article 32). Penetration testing is a recognised way to do that, and we provide the evidence.

Are you a data protection lawyer?

No — we focus on the technical security side. For legal interpretation of GDPR you should also consult a qualified data protection advisor; we complement that with the testing evidence.

Specimen request

Ready to get started with GDPR readiness?