Compliance Standards for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

International standards and frameworks that provide structured approaches to achieving General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance.

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Relevant Standards
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Certifiable Standards
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Standard Categories

Why Standards Matter

International standards provide proven frameworks and best practices for implementing the requirements of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Rather than starting from scratch, organizations can leverage these established methodologies to:

  • Structure compliance programs - Standards provide systematic approaches to meet regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrate due diligence - Following recognized standards shows commitment to best practices
  • Achieve certification - Many standards offer formal certification to validate compliance
  • Reduce audit burden - Existing certifications can streamline regulatory assessments
  • Gain competitive advantage - Certifications signal trustworthiness to customers and partners

Note: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) does not mandate specific standards by name. The standards listed here are voluntary frameworks that can help demonstrate conformity with the regulation's essential requirements. Once harmonised standards are published, applying them provides a presumption of conformity — but other technical solutions that meet the requirements are equally valid.

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