GDPR Compliance Audit Checklist

1. Data Mapping & Inventory

Checklist Item	Status	Notes
Maintain a record of all personal data processed
Identify source and recipients of personal data
Document data flow across departments and third parties

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

Checklist Item	Status	Notes
Identify and document lawful bases for all processing activities
Review consent mechanisms (where applicable)
Ensure children’s data is processed with valid consent

3. Privacy Notices

Checklist Item	Status	Notes
Review and update privacy notices
Ensure clear communication of subjects' rights

4. Data Subjects’ Rights

Checklist Item	Status	Notes
Procedure to respond to Access requests
Procedure to respond to Rectification, Erasure, and Restriction requests
Mechanisms to respond to Objection and Portability requests

5. Data Protection Policy & Training

Checklist Item	Status	Notes
Establish and maintain data protection policies
Regular staff training and awareness programs

6. Data Breach Response

Checklist Item	Status	Notes
Incident detection and reporting procedures
Breach documentation and notification process

7. Data Security

Checklist Item	Status	Notes
Review security controls (physical, technical, and organizational)
Ensure regular security risk assessments

8. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)

Checklist Item	Status	Notes
Conduct DPIAs for high-risk processing activities
Document outcomes and mitigation measures

9. Processors & Third Parties

Checklist Item	Status	Notes
Evaluate contracts and data processing agreements
Check third-party GDPR compliance

10. International Data Transfers

Checklist Item	Status	Notes
Review mechanisms for data transfers outside the EEA
Implement Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) where required