About GDPR Compliance
What is the GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) legislation that establishes rules for how businesses collect, store, process, and protect the personal data of EU citizens. It is widely regarded as the most significant data protection law in the world.

The GDPR impacts any business that handles the data of EU citizens—even if that business isn’t based in the EU. As a SaaS business, the GDPR classifies you as a data processor. This means there are several strict rules you need to adhere to in order to comply.

Benefits
Why Choose Atoro for GDPR Compliance?
Step-by-Step Guidance

We’re more than a GDPR consultancy. Atoro will walk you through every stage from start to finish, helping you successfully achieve compliance without putting extra stress on your team.

Backed by Experts

With over 50 years of industry experience and 50+ successful GDPR projects completed for scaling SaaS businesses, our track record speaks for itself.

Full-Service Solutions

We take a holistic approach to GDPR compliance, prioritising privacy, security retention and data loss prevention to enhance your security posture without impacting your operation.

Custom GDPR Solutions

We never take a one-size-fits-all approach to GDPR compliance. We’ll assess your constraints, inventory, and infrastructure to design a custom solution that aligns with your needs.

Step-by-Step Guidance

We’re more than a GDPR consultancy. Atoro will walk you through every stage from start to finish, helping you successfully achieve compliance without putting extra stress on your team.

Backed by Experts

With over 50 years of industry experience and 50+ successful GDPR projects completed for scaling SaaS businesses, our track record speaks for itself.

Full-Service Solutions

We take a holistic approach to GDPR compliance, prioritising privacy, security retention and data loss prevention to enhance your security posture without impacting your operation.

Custom GDPR Solutions

We never take a one-size-fits-all approach to GDPR compliance. We’ll assess your constraints, inventory, and infrastructure to design a custom solution that aligns with your needs.

AAC Gameplan
Our Simple Approach to ISO 27001 Implementation
Asses

We conduct a series of targeted workshops ensuring deep understanding and precise documentation of client environments, and develop risk treatment and control selection plans tailored to each client.

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Address

Our team tests selected controls and sets up robust vendor management systems, engaging the client actively in this phase to ensuring their understanding of the security measures being implemented.

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Certify

The team guide clients through the process of ISO27001 certification, offering expert support at each step, ensuring all requirements are met to achieve certification.

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Atoro’s Gameplan
A Streamlined Approach to GDPR Compliance
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Assess

We conduct an in-depth review of your data processing activities to determine your current position in relation to the GDPR’s requirements

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Address

We build a compliance roadmap tailored to your strengths, vulnerabilities and constraints, aligning it with GDPR best practices and policies.

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Implement

We guide you through the implementation of your GDPR strategy from start to finish. Once completed, we issue an independent GDPR Compliance Attestation.

Assess

We conduct an in-depth review of your data processing activities to determine your current position in relation to the GDPR’s requirements.

1
Address

We build a compliance roadmap tailored to your strengths, vulnerabilities and constraints, aligning it with GDPR best practices and policies.

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Implement

We guide you through the implementation of your GDPR strategy from start to finish. Once completed, we issue an independent GDPR Compliance Attestation.

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Process
Our Process
Kickoff Call
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We have an initial kickoff and training session and work to jointly establish project timelines, roles, and responsibilities.
We work with the client to define the scope of the project.
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Scope Definition
Data Mapping
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We conduct an in-depth review of how the client collects. stores, and processes data within the organization.
We conduct an in-depth review of the client’s data processing activities against GDPR requirements.
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Gap Assessment
Gap Treatment Planning and Implementation
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We work with the client to develop a plan to address identified gaps, implementing necessary changes in processes to meet GDPR requirements.
We draft GDPR policies, mapping them to Vanta if applicable and work with the client to secure management approval and ensure employee acceptance.
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Policy Review Process
Internal Compliance Audit
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We conduct an in-depth GDPR audit, involving a thorough examination of data processing activities, identifying compliance gaps, and providing informed recommendations to improve data privacy measures.
We issue a formal declaration of GDPR compliance, which showcases the client’s commitment to data protection.
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Issue an Attestation of Compliance
Continuous Improvement
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We collaborate on strategies for continuous improvement of the GDPR program.
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ISO 27001 shows commitment to data security
An ISO 27001 certification demonstrates an organization's commitment to information security and protecting customer data.
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International recognition boosts trust in security practices
Provides international recognition and credibility for information security practices, increasing trust with customers and partners.
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Identifies and mitigates security risks effectively
Helps organizations identify, assess, and mitigate risks to reduce the likelihood and impact of security incidents.
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ISO 27001 compliance avoids legal penalties
Compliance with ISO 27001 helps organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements, avoiding fines and penalties.
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Certification promotes continuous efficiency improvement
The certification process provides a framework for continuous improvement, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
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ISO 27001 offers competitive edge with large firms
An ISO 27001 certification can provide a competitive advantage, for doing business with many large organizations.
The Atoro Approach
Our Process
Kickoff Workshop
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We hold a collaborative kickoff workshop to learn your requirements, establish project timelines, and outline our methodology.
We work with you to define the scope of the GDPR project and collaboratively draft a document outlining policies and processes.
2
Scope Refinement
Data Mapping
3
We map your data to build a complete picture of how your SaaS business collects and stores information
We conduct an in-depth review to find gaps in your data processing strategy that could lead to GDPR noncompliance.
4
Gap Assessment
Gap Treatment Planning and Implementation
5
We work alongside you to build an actionable plan that addresses any identified gaps in your data processing activities. Then, we’ll help you implement it.
We draft GDPR policies for your business, ensure management approval, and obtain employee acceptance. As Vanta partners, we will also help you map the policies to Vanta if required.
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Policy Review
Internal Compliance Audit
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We conduct a comprehensive, independent GDPR audit to verify that your data protection processes are up to scratch. If we find any further concerns, we’ll help you address them.
We issue a formal declaration of GDPR compliance, showcasing your commitment to data protection.
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Attestation of Compliance
Continuous Improvement
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We continue to work alongside you, developing and evolving your strategy to ensure you remain GDPR-compliant long after the project is complete
1
Kickoff Workshop
We hold a collaborative kickoff workshop to learn your requirements, establish project timelines, and outline our methodology.
2
Scope Refinement
We work with you to define the scope of the GDPR project and collaboratively draft a document outlining policies and processes.
3
Data Mapping
We map your data to build a complete picture of how your SaaS business collects and stores information.
4
Gap Assessment
We conduct an in-depth review to find gaps in your data processing strategy that could lead to GDPR noncompliance.
5
Gap Treatment Planning and Implementation
We work alongside you to build an actionable plan that addresses any identified gaps in your data processing activities. Then, we’ll help you implement it.
6
Policy Review
We draft GDPR policies for your business, ensure management approval, and obtain employee acceptance. As Vanta partners, we will also help you map the policies to Vanta if required.
7
Internal Compliance Audit
We conduct a comprehensive, independent GDPR audit to verify that your data protection processes are up to scratch. If we find any further concerns, we’ll help you address them.
8
Attestation of Compliance
We issue a formal declaration of GDPR compliance, showcasing your commitment to data protection.
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Continuous Improvement
We continue to work alongside you, developing and evolving your strategy to ensure you remain GDPR-compliant long after the project is complete.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs to comply with the GDPR?

The GDPR applies to all organisations registered and operating in the EU that process customer personal data, regardless of where those customers live. It also applies to any company outside of the EU that collects, processes, or shares the data of European citizens. It doesn’t matter if your SaaS business is based in America, Asia, or Oceania—if you handle the data of EU residents, the GDPR applies to you.

What classifies as GDPR noncompliance?

The list of requirements for GDPR compliance is extensive. Common examples of noncompliance include processing data with insufficient consumer consent, having insufficient security measures, violating data retention policies, and failing to respond to data subject rights. In short, there’s a lot to get right—a cohesive strategy is essential if you want to stay on the right side of compliance.

Why does the GDPR matter for SaaS businesses?

SaaS businesses routinely collect and process consumer data from around the world. This classifies them as ‘data processors’ under the GDPR, meaning they need to adhere to strict rules and regulations. If they fail to comply, SaaS businesses may face fines of up to €20 million or 4% of annual global turnover—whichever is the greater number.

What documentation is required for GDPR compliance?

Implementing a GDPR compliance strategy isn’t enough. You also need to prove to a supervisory authority that your business is compliant. To do this, you’ll need to maintain critical documents, including Personal Data Protection and Privacy Notices, an Employee Privacy Notice, Data Subject and Parental Consent Forms, a DPIA Register and more.

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