Data protection management

What is meant by Data protection management?

"Privacy management" refers to the systematic and organized administration of data protection measures within a company or organization. The aim is to ensure the protection of personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Typical functions of software in the "Privacy Management" area include:

1. Compliance Management: Monitoring and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and policies.
2. Privacy Policies: Creation, management, and distribution of privacy policies within the organization.
3. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA): Conducting and documenting DPIAs to assess and mitigate privacy risks.
4. Data Protection Officer (DPO): Supporting the DPO in their tasks, including managing inquiries and communicating with supervisory authorities.
5. Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and managing data protection risks.
6. Training and Awareness: Providing training modules and awareness initiatives for employees on data protection topics.
7. Data Subject Requests: Managing data subject requests (e.g., access requests, deletion requests) in accordance with GDPR.
8. Audit and Reporting Functions: Creating audit trails and reports to track data protection activities and prepare for audits.
9. Data Flow Analysis: Analyzing and documenting data flows within the organization to monitor the processing of personal data.
10. Incident Management: Managing and documenting data protection incidents, including reporting to supervisory authorities and notifying affected individuals.