GDPR/DSGVO Expert
Tools and guidance for EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German Bundesdatenschutzgesetz (BDSG) compliance.
Table of Contents
- GDPR Compliance Checker - DPIA Generator - Data Subject Rights Tracker
Tools
GDPR Compliance Checker
Scans codebases for potential GDPR compliance issues including personal data patterns and risky code practices.
# Scan a project directory
python scripts/gdpr_compliance_checker.py /path/to/project
# JSON output for CI/CD integration
python scripts/gdpr_compliance_checker.py . --json --output report.jsonDetects:
- Personal data patterns (email, phone, IP addresses)
- Special category data (health, biometric, religion)
- Financial data (credit cards, IBAN)
- Risky code patterns:
- Logging personal data - Missing consent mechanisms - Indefinite data retention - Unencrypted sensitive data - Disabled deletion functionality
Output:
- Compliance score (0-100)
- Risk categorization (critical, high, medium)
- Prioritized recommendations with GDPR article references
DPIA Generator
Generates Data Protection Impact Assessment documentation following Art. 35 requirements.
# Get input template
python scripts/dpia_generator.py --template > input.json
# Generate DPIA report
python scripts/dpia_generator.py --input input.json --output dpia_report.mdFeatures:
- Automatic DPIA threshold assessment
- Risk identification based on processing characteristics
- Legal basis requirements documentation
- Mitigation recommendations
- Markdown report generation
DPIA Triggers Assessed:
- Systematic monitoring (Art. 35(3)(c))
- Large-scale special category data (Art. 35(3)(b))
- Automated decision-making (Art. 35(3)(a))
- WP29 high-risk criteria
Data Subject Rights Tracker
Manages data subject rights requests under GDPR Articles 15-22.
# Add new request
python scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py add \
--type access --subject "John Doe" --email "john@example.com"
# List all requests
python scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py list
# Update status
python scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py status --id DSR-202601-0001 --update verified
# Generate compliance report
python scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py report --output compliance.json
# Generate response template
python scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py template --id DSR-202601-0001Supported Rights:
| Right | Article | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Art. 15 | 30 days |
| Rectification | Art. 16 | 30 days |
| Erasure | Art. 17 | 30 days |
| Restriction | Art. 18 | 30 days |
| Portability | Art. 20 | 30 days |
| Objection | Art. 21 | 30 days |
| Automated decisions | Art. 22 | 30 days |
Features:
- Deadline tracking with overdue alerts
- Identity verification workflow
- Response template generation
- Compliance reporting
Reference Guides
GDPR Compliance Guide
references/gdpr_compliance_guide.md
Comprehensive implementation guidance covering:
- Legal bases for processing (Art. 6)
- Special category requirements (Art. 9)
- Data subject rights implementation
- Accountability requirements (Art. 30)
- International transfers (Chapter V)
- Breach notification (Art. 33-34)
German BDSG Requirements
references/german_bdsg_requirements.md
German-specific requirements including:
- DPO appointment threshold (§ 38 BDSG - 20+ employees)
- Employment data processing (§ 26 BDSG)
- Video surveillance rules (§ 4 BDSG)
- Credit scoring requirements (§ 31 BDSG)
- State data protection laws (Landesdatenschutzgesetze)
- Works council co-determination rights
DPIA Methodology
references/dpia_methodology.md
Step-by-step DPIA process:
- Threshold assessment criteria
- WP29 high-risk indicators
- Risk assessment methodology
- Mitigation measure categories
- DPO and supervisory authority consultation
- Templates and checklists
Workflows
Workflow 1: New Processing Activity Assessment
Step 1: Run compliance checker on codebase
→ python scripts/gdpr_compliance_checker.py /path/to/code
Step 2: Review findings and compliance score
→ Address critical and high issues
Step 3: Determine if DPIA required
→ Check references/dpia_methodology.md threshold criteria
Step 4: If DPIA required, generate assessment
→ python scripts/dpia_generator.py --template > input.json
→ Fill in processing details
→ python scripts/dpia_generator.py --input input.json --output dpia.md
Step 5: Document in records of processing activitiesWorkflow 2: Data Subject Request Handling
Step 1: Log request in tracker
→ python scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py add --type [type] ...
Step 2: Verify identity (proportionate measures)
→ python scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py status --id [ID] --update verified
Step 3: Gather data from systems
→ python scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py status --id [ID] --update in_progress
Step 4: Generate response
→ python scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py template --id [ID]
Step 5: Send response and complete
→ python scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py status --id [ID] --update completed
Step 6: Monitor compliance
→ python scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py reportWorkflow 3: German BDSG Compliance Check
Step 1: Determine if DPO required
→ 20+ employees processing personal data automatically
→ OR processing requires DPIA
→ OR business involves data transfer/market research
Step 2: If employees involved, review § 26 BDSG
→ Document legal basis for employee data
→ Check works council requirements
Step 3: If video surveillance, comply with § 4 BDSG
→ Install signage
→ Document necessity
→ Limit retention
Step 4: Register DPO with supervisory authority
→ See references/german_bdsg_requirements.md for authority listKey GDPR Concepts
Legal Bases (Art. 6)
- Consent: Marketing, newsletters, analytics (must be freely given, specific, informed)
- Contract: Order fulfillment, service delivery
- Legal obligation: Tax records, employment law
- Legitimate interests: Fraud prevention, security (requires balancing test)
Special Category Data (Art. 9)
Requires explicit consent or Art. 9(2) exception:
- Health data
- Biometric data
- Racial/ethnic origin
- Political opinions
- Religious beliefs
- Trade union membership
- Genetic data
- Sexual orientation
Data Subject Rights
All rights must be fulfilled within 30 days (extendable to 90 for complex requests):
- Access: Provide copy of data and processing information
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Delete data (with exceptions for legal obligations)
- Restriction: Limit processing while issues are resolved
- Portability: Provide data in machine-readable format
- Object: Stop processing based on legitimate interests
German BDSG Additions
| Topic | BDSG Section | Key Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| DPO threshold | § 38 | 20+ employees = mandatory DPO |
| Employment | § 26 | Detailed employee data rules |
| Video | § 4 | Signage and proportionality |
| Scoring | § 31 | Explainable algorithms |
Cross-Reference: CCPA/CPRA US Privacy Comparison
When operating across EU and US jurisdictions, align GDPR compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by CPRA. Key differences to manage:
| Dimension | GDPR | CCPA/CPRA |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Any org processing EU resident data | For-profit businesses meeting revenue/data thresholds |
| Legal basis | 6 lawful bases required (Art. 6) | No legal basis requirement; opt-out model |
| Consent | Opt-in by default | Opt-out (except minors and sensitive data) |
| Data subject rights | Access, rectification, erasure, portability, objection | Know, delete, correct, opt-out of sale/sharing, limit sensitive data use |
| Breach notification | 72 hours to supervisory authority (Art. 33) | "Most expedient time possible" to consumers |
| Enforcement | DPAs with fines up to 4% global turnover | California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), $2,500-$7,500 per violation |
| DPO requirement | Mandatory in many cases (Art. 37) | No DPO requirement |
| Children's data | Under 16 requires parental consent (Art. 8) | Under 16 opt-in for sale; under 13 parental consent |
Practical alignment: Build a unified privacy program that satisfies the stricter GDPR requirements by default, then layer CCPA/CPRA-specific mechanisms (e.g., "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link, annual metrics disclosure).
See also: ../ccpa-cpra-specialist/SKILL.md for full CCPA/CPRA compliance workflows and tools.Infrastructure Privacy Controls
Cookie Consent and Tracking
Implement compliant cookie consent per GDPR Art. 6 + ePrivacy Directive:
| Category | Examples | Consent Required | Default State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Session, CSRF, load balancer | No | Active |
| Functional | Language preference, UI settings | Yes | Inactive |
| Analytics | Google Analytics, Matomo, Hotjar | Yes | Inactive |
| Marketing | Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, retargeting | Yes | Inactive |
Implementation requirements:
- Banner must block all non-essential cookies until explicit consent
- Pre-checked boxes are NOT valid consent (Planet49 ruling, CJEU C-673/17)
- Consent must be as easy to withdraw as to give
- Record consent proof (timestamp, version, choices made)
- Re-consent on material changes to cookie policy
Global Privacy Control (GPC) Signal
Per CCPA/CPRA regulations and emerging EU guidance:
- Detect
Sec-GPC: 1HTTP header andnavigator.globalPrivacyControlJavaScript API - Treat GPC as valid opt-out signal for CCPA/CPRA
- For GDPR: GPC can serve as a signal of objection under Art. 21 — evaluate on a case-by-case basis
- Log GPC signal detection and honor it automatically
Data Localization and Cross-Border Transfers
| Transfer Mechanism | Status (post-Schrems II) | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| EU Adequacy Decision | Valid | Transfers to adequate countries (e.g., Japan, UK, South Korea, US via DPF) |
| Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) | Valid with TIA | Default mechanism for non-adequate countries |
| Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) | Valid | Intra-group transfers in multinationals |
| EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) | Valid (since July 2023) | US companies certified under DPF |
| Derogations (Art. 49) | Limited use only | Explicit consent, contract necessity — not for systematic transfers |
Transfer Impact Assessment (TIA) requirements for SCCs:
- Map the data flow (what data, to whom, where)
- Assess recipient country legal framework (surveillance laws, access by authorities)
- Evaluate supplementary measures needed (encryption, pseudonymization, contractual)
- Document assessment and review annually
AI-Specific GDPR Requirements
Automated Decision-Making (Art. 22)
Art. 22 restricts decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects:
| Requirement | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Right not to be subject to automated decisions | Provide human review mechanism for consequential decisions |
| Right to explanation | Document and explain logic, significance, and consequences |
| Right to contest | Enable data subjects to challenge automated decisions |
| Explicit consent or contract necessity | Secure Art. 22(2) legal basis before deploying |
| Suitable safeguards | Implement human oversight, right to express point of view |
AI transparency checklist:
- Document algorithmic logic in plain language
- Implement human-in-the-loop for high-stakes decisions (credit, employment, insurance)
- Provide opt-out mechanism for fully automated decisions
- Conduct and document bias testing (protected characteristics under Art. 9)
- Log all automated decisions with reasoning for auditability
- Include AI decision-making in privacy notice (Art. 13(2)(f), Art. 14(2)(g))
AI Training Data Requirements
| Requirement | GDPR Basis | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Lawful basis for training data | Art. 6 | Legitimate interest (with DPIA) or consent |
| Purpose limitation | Art. 5(1)(b) | Training purpose must be compatible with original collection |
| Data minimization | Art. 5(1)(c) | Use minimum data necessary; prefer synthetic/anonymized data |
| Accuracy | Art. 5(1)(d) | Ensure training data is accurate and up-to-date |
| Storage limitation | Art. 5(1)(e) | Define retention for training datasets |
| Special category data | Art. 9 | Explicit consent or Art. 9(2)(j) research exemption for health/biometric data |
| Right to erasure | Art. 17 | Implement mechanism to remove individual data from training sets (or document inability) |
| Data scraping | Art. 14 | Inform data subjects when using publicly available data for training |
Enhanced DPIA Methodology with EU AI Act Integration
When DPIA + AI Act Conformity Assessment Overlap
For AI systems processing personal data, both GDPR Art. 35 DPIA and EU AI Act conformity assessment may apply:
| AI Risk Level (EU AI Act) | GDPR DPIA Required? | Combined Assessment Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Unacceptable (Art. 5) | N/A — prohibited | Do not deploy |
| High-risk (Annex III) | Almost always yes | Joint DPIA + conformity assessment |
| Limited risk (Art. 50) | Evaluate per Art. 35 criteria | DPIA if systematic monitoring or profiling |
| Minimal risk | Evaluate per Art. 35 criteria | Standard DPIA threshold assessment |
Enhanced DPIA Process for AI Systems
Step 1: AI System Classification
→ Classify under EU AI Act risk levels
→ Map to GDPR Art. 35(3) triggers
Step 2: Data Flow and Processing Analysis
→ Document training data sources and legal basis
→ Map inference data flows
→ Identify automated decision points (Art. 22)
Step 3: AI-Specific Risk Assessment
→ Bias and discrimination risk (protected groups)
→ Accuracy and reliability risk
→ Explainability and transparency gaps
→ Data quality and representativeness
→ Model drift and ongoing monitoring needs
Step 4: Fundamental Rights Impact
→ Right to non-discrimination
→ Right to privacy and data protection
→ Freedom of expression (content moderation AI)
→ Right to an effective remedy
Step 5: Combined Mitigation Measures
→ Technical: differential privacy, federated learning, model cards
→ Organizational: AI ethics board, human oversight procedures
→ Contractual: AI-specific DPA clauses with processors
→ Monitoring: continuous bias monitoring, performance drift detection
Step 6: DPO and Supervisory Authority Consultation
→ Consult DPO on combined assessment
→ Prior consultation with SA if high residual risk (Art. 36)
→ Notify national AI authority if high-risk AI systemPrivacy by Design Technical Controls
Data Minimization Techniques
| Technique | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Field-level encryption | Encrypt specific PII fields at rest | Database storage |
| Tokenization | Replace PII with non-reversible tokens | Payment processing, analytics |
| Data masking | Obscure portions of data (e.g., email: j***@example.com) | UI display, logging |
| Aggregation | Process only aggregated/statistical data | Analytics, reporting |
| Purpose-scoped access | Limit data access to specific processing purposes | Multi-purpose systems |
| Automatic expiration | TTL-based data deletion | Session data, temporary processing |
Pseudonymization Implementation (Recital 26, Art. 4(5))
| Method | Reversibility | Strength | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMAC-based | Reversible with key | Strong | Internal analytics with re-identification need |
| Format-preserving encryption | Reversible with key | Strong | Legacy system compatibility |
| Deterministic hashing (salted) | One-way | Medium | Cross-dataset linkage without PII |
| Random ID mapping | Reversible with lookup table | Strong | Research datasets |
Key management for pseudonymization:
- Store re-identification keys separately from pseudonymized data
- Apply strict access controls to key material (minimum two-person rule)
- Document key rotation schedule
- Log all re-identification events
Encryption Standards
| Layer | Minimum Standard | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| At rest | AES-256 | AES-256-GCM with envelope encryption |
| In transit | TLS 1.2 | TLS 1.3 |
| Database | Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) | Column-level encryption for PII |
| Backups | AES-256 | AES-256 + separate key from production |
| Key management | Hardware-backed (HSM/KMS) | Cloud KMS with customer-managed keys (BYOK) |
Cross-Framework Privacy Mapping
| Requirement | GDPR Article | CCPA/CPRA Section | HIPAA Rule | NIS2 Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk assessment | Art. 35 (DPIA) | §1798.185 (risk assessment regs) | §164.308(a)(1) | Art. 21(2)(a) |
| Breach notification | Art. 33-34 (72 hrs to SA) | §1798.150 (to consumers) | §164.404-408 (60 days) | Art. 23 (24 hrs early warning) |
| Data minimization | Art. 5(1)(c) | §1798.100(c) (collection limitation) | §164.502(b) (minimum necessary) | Art. 21(2)(e) |
| Encryption | Art. 32(1)(a) | Implicit (reasonable security) | §164.312(a)(2)(iv) (addressable) | Art. 21(2)(e) |
| Access controls | Art. 32(1)(b) | Implicit (reasonable security) | §164.312(a)(1) (access control) | Art. 21(2)(d) |
| Incident response | Art. 33-34 | §1798.150 | §164.308(a)(6) | Art. 21(2)(b) |
| Supply chain security | Art. 28 (processor agreements) | §1798.140(ag) (service provider contracts) | §164.308(b) (BAAs) | Art. 21(2)(d) |
| Governance/accountability | Art. 5(2), Art. 24 | §1798.185 (audit regs) | §164.308(a)(1) | Art. 20 (governance) |
| Right to delete/erasure | Art. 17 | §1798.105 | Limited (retention rules) | N/A |
| Data portability | Art. 20 | §1798.130(a)(2) | N/A | N/A |
Cross-references: See../information-security-manager-iso27001/SKILL.mdfor ISO 27001 security controls, and../mdr-745-specialist/SKILL.mdfor healthcare device data protection under MDR.
Cross-Framework Privacy Integration
GDPR ↔ CCPA/CPRA Comparison
| Aspect | GDPR | CCPA/CPRA |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Any org processing EU residents' data | $25M+ revenue, 100K+ consumers, or 50%+ revenue from selling PI |
| Legal Basis | 6 legal bases required (Art. 6) | Opt-out model (no legal basis needed for collection) |
| Consent | Opt-in required | Opt-out for sale/sharing |
| Right to Delete | Art. 17 | §1798.105 |
| Data Portability | Art. 20 | §1798.130 |
| Penalties | Up to €20M or 4% global turnover | $2,500-$7,500 per violation |
| DPO Required | Yes (in many cases) | No |
| DPIA Required | Yes (high risk processing) | Risk assessments (CPRA) |
AI-Specific GDPR Requirements
- Automated Decision-Making (Art. 22): Right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing with legal/significant effects
- AI Training Data: Legitimate interest or consent required; purpose limitation applies to model training
- Profiling: Requires explicit consent for automated profiling with significant effects
- EU AI Act Integration: High-risk AI systems processing personal data require DPIA per Art. 35 GDPR
- Cross-reference: See
eu-ai-act-specialistfor AI-specific compliance
Infrastructure Privacy Controls
- Cookie Consent: TCF 2.2 compliant consent management platform (CMP)
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): Must honor GPC browser signals (also CCPA requirement)
- Data Localization: EU data residency requirements, Schrems II adequacy decisions
- Cross-Border Transfers: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, binding corporate rules
- Privacy by Design Controls: Data minimization, pseudonymization, encryption at rest/transit, access logging
Cross-Framework Mapping
| Control | GDPR | CCPA | HIPAA | NIS2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy Notice | Art. 13-14 | §1798.100 | Privacy Practices | — |
| Data Subject Rights | Art. 15-22 | §1798.100-125 | Access/Amendment | — |
| Breach Notification | Art. 33-34 | §1798.150 | §164.404-408 | Art. 23 |
| DPO/Privacy Officer | Art. 37-39 | — | Privacy Officer | — |
| Risk Assessment | Art. 35 (DPIA) | Risk Assessment | §164.308(a)(1) | Art. 21 |
| Encryption | Art. 32 | Reasonable Security | §164.312(a)(2)(iv) | Art. 21.2.h |
| Training | Art. 39.1.b | — | §164.308(a)(5) | Art. 21.2.g |
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance checker reports critical findings for special category data | Code processes health, biometric, or religious data without explicit consent or Art. 9(2) exception | Identify all special category data processing; secure explicit consent or document applicable Art. 9(2) exception; implement field-level encryption for sensitive fields |
| DPIA generator determines assessment required but organization has no DPIA process | Processing triggers Art. 35(3) criteria (systematic monitoring, large-scale special categories, or automated decision-making) | Follow the DPIA methodology in references/dpia_methodology.md; generate template with dpia_generator.py --template; consult DPO before proceeding; consider prior consultation with supervisory authority if high residual risk (Art. 36) |
| Data subject rights requests consistently exceed 30-day deadline | Manual fulfillment without tracking system, unclear data location, or complex verification requirements | Deploy data_subject_rights_tracker.py for automated deadline monitoring; map all personal data locations using data inventory; streamline identity verification to proportionate measures |
| Cross-border transfer mechanism invalidated or uncertain | Reliance on deprecated mechanism or Transfer Impact Assessment not completed for SCCs | Review current adequacy decisions (UK, Japan, South Korea, US via DPF); for SCCs, complete Transfer Impact Assessment per Schrems II requirements; document supplementary measures (encryption, pseudonymization) |
| Cookie consent banner flagged as non-compliant | Pre-checked boxes, cookie wall blocking access, or reject button harder to find than accept | Implement TCF 2.2 compliant CMP; ensure all non-essential cookies blocked until explicit consent; make reject as prominent as accept (per Planet49 ruling, CJEU C-673/17); record consent proof |
| GDPR compliance checker detects personal data in application logs | Application logs contain email addresses, IP addresses, or user identifiers | Implement log sanitization to mask or pseudonymize personal data before storage; configure logging frameworks to exclude PII fields; set log retention limits aligned with purpose |
| AI system processing personal data lacks Art. 22 safeguards | Automated decision-making produces legal or significant effects without human review mechanism | Implement human-in-the-loop for high-stakes decisions; provide right to explanation and right to contest; document algorithmic logic in plain language; include AI decision-making in privacy notice per Art. 13(2)(f) |
Success Criteria
- Compliance score of 80+ on codebase scan -- indicating no critical personal data exposure issues, with all high-risk patterns addressed and documented
- All data subject rights requests fulfilled within 30 days -- tracked via
data_subject_rights_tracker.pywith identity verification completed, response templates generated, and compliance reports showing zero overdue requests - DPIA completed for all high-risk processing activities -- covering Art. 35(3) triggers, WP29 criteria, risk mitigation measures, and DPO consultation; prior SA consultation documented where required
- Records of Processing Activities (Art. 30) maintained and current -- covering all processing activities with purposes, legal bases, data categories, recipients, retention periods, and transfer mechanisms
- Cross-border transfer mechanisms validated -- adequacy decisions, SCCs with TIA, or BCRs in place for all international data flows, reviewed annually
- Cookie consent implementation compliant -- non-essential cookies blocked until explicit consent, reject as easy as accept, consent proof recorded with timestamp and version, GPC signal honored
- DPO appointed and registered where required -- including German BDSG Section 38 threshold (20+ employees processing personal data automatically), with supervisory authority notification
Scope & Limitations
In Scope:
- Codebase scanning for personal data patterns and risky processing practices
- DPIA generation following Art. 35 requirements with threshold assessment and risk mitigation
- Data subject rights request tracking (Art. 15-22) with deadline monitoring and response templates
- German BDSG-specific requirements (DPO threshold, employment data, video surveillance, credit scoring)
- Cross-border transfer mechanism assessment (adequacy decisions, SCCs, BCRs, DPF)
- AI-specific GDPR requirements (Art. 22 automated decisions, training data governance, profiling)
- Cross-framework privacy mapping (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, NIS2)
Out of Scope:
- Legal advice on specific legal basis selection or legitimate interest balancing tests -- consult DPO and legal counsel
- Supervisory authority notification or interaction for breach reporting (Art. 33-34)
- Implementation of cookie consent management platforms or consent management code
- GDPR representative appointment logistics for non-EU organizations (Art. 27)
- Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) application or approval process
- German Landesdatenschutzgesetze (state-level data protection laws) beyond general guidance
Important Notes:
- GDPR enforcement fines reached EUR 2.3 billion in 2025, a 38% year-over-year increase; healthcare violations spiked with average penalties of EUR 203,000
- The EU AI Act creates dual obligations for AI systems processing personal data -- both DPIA (GDPR Art. 35) and conformity assessment (AI Act) may apply simultaneously
- Dark patterns in consent interfaces are under heightened enforcement scrutiny; regulators are penalizing cookie walls, manipulative UI, and buried reject options
Integration Points
| Skill | Integration | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
ccpa-cpra-privacy-expert | Unified privacy program covering both GDPR and CCPA/CPRA; cross-framework mapping | When organization processes data of both EU residents and California consumers |
eu-ai-act-specialist | Combined DPIA + AI Act conformity assessment for high-risk AI systems processing personal data | When AI system triggers both GDPR Art. 35 DPIA and EU AI Act high-risk classification |
information-security-manager-iso27001 | ISO 27001 security controls support GDPR Art. 32 security of processing requirements | When implementing technical and organizational measures for personal data protection |
infrastructure-compliance-auditor | Technical privacy controls validation (encryption, access controls, logging, data masking) | When assessing infrastructure supporting GDPR privacy-by-design requirements |
dora-compliance-expert | DORA complements GDPR for financial sector ICT systems processing personal data | When financial entity must align DORA ICT security with GDPR data protection requirements |
Tool Reference
gdpr_compliance_checker.py
Scans codebases for potential GDPR compliance issues including personal data patterns and risky code practices.
| Flag | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
<project_dir> | Yes | Path to project directory to scan |
--json | No | Output results in JSON format for CI/CD integration |
--output <file> | No | Export report to specified file path |
Detects: Email, phone, IP address, credit card, IBAN, German ID patterns; special category data (health, biometric, religion); risky code patterns (logging PII, missing consent, indefinite retention, unencrypted sensitive data, disabled deletion). Output: Compliance score (0-100), risk categorization (critical/high/medium), and prioritized recommendations with GDPR article references.
dpia_generator.py
Generates Data Protection Impact Assessment documentation following Art. 35 requirements.
| Flag | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
--template | No | Generate blank DPIA input template to stdout |
--input <file> | Yes (unless --template or --interactive) | Path to JSON processing activity description |
--output <file> | No | Export DPIA report to specified file path (markdown format) |
--interactive | No | Launch interactive mode for guided DPIA creation |
Features: Automatic DPIA threshold assessment against Art. 35(3) triggers and WP29 criteria, risk identification based on processing characteristics, legal basis documentation, mitigation recommendations, and markdown report generation.
data_subject_rights_tracker.py
Manages data subject rights requests under GDPR Articles 15-22 with deadline tracking and response templates.
| Subcommand | Description |
|---|---|
add | Add new request (--type, --subject, --email required) |
list | List all tracked requests |
status | View or update request status (--id required, --update to change status) |
report | Generate compliance report (--output for file export) |
template | Generate response template for specific request (--id required) |
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
--type <right> | Right type: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, automated |
--subject <name> | Data subject name |
--email <email> | Data subject email address |
--id <request_id> | Request identifier (e.g., DSR-202601-0001) |
--update <status> | New status: received, verified, in_progress, completed, denied, extended |
--output <file> | Export report or template to specified file path |
Features: 30-day deadline tracking with overdue alerts, identity verification workflow, response template generation per right type, and compliance reporting with metrics.