GDPR Compliance Cost Estimator

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GDPR Compliance Components

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GDPR and who needs to comply?

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is EU law protecting personal data. Any organization processing EU residents' data must comply, regardless of location.

Do I need a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?

Required if you're a public authority, regularly monitor individuals at large scale, or process special category data at large scale. Many companies appoint one anyway.

What is a DPIA?

Data Protection Impact Assessment - required when processing likely results in high risk to individuals' rights. Essential for sensitive data, profiling, or automated decision-making.

What are the maximum penalties?

Up to €20M or 4% of annual global turnover (whichever is higher) for serious violations. Lower tier: €10M or 2% for less serious violations.

How long does implementation take?

SME: 6 months, Medium: 9 months, Large: 12 months, Enterprise: 18 months. Depends on current maturity and resource availability.

What are ongoing costs?

Annual costs include DPO salary, audits, monitoring tools, training, DPIA reviews, and system maintenance. Typically 30-50% of initial investment annually.

Is consent always required?

No. GDPR has 6 legal bases: consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, and legitimate interests. Consent is just one option.

What are data subject rights?

Access, rectification, erasure ("right to be forgotten"), data portability, object to processing, restrict processing, and not be subject to automated decisions.

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