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GDPR·General Data Protection Regulation

EUUKCHImpact 95/100

Overview

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law in the European Union that governs the processing of personal data. It applies to all organizations that handle the personal data of EU citizens, regardless of where the organization is based.

Penalties

Minimum fine

$10,000

Maximum fine

$22,000,000

€10,000–€20,000,000 or 2–4% of global annual turnover

What Complyy checks

15 automated tests — 10 passive, 5 active

Passive (instant scan)

criticalPrivacy policy exists and is accessible
highPrivacy policy contains all required GDPR elements
highGranular cookie opt-in/opt-out per category
highCookie consent banner present and functional
highNo tracking before consent is given
highCookie consent banner present with accessible reject option
highReject button dismisses banner and stops tracking
mediumDPO or privacy contact details listed
mediumData breach notification process documented
mediumCookie consent banner free of dark patterns

Active (synthetic identity tests)

critical
Right to erasure honored within 30 days (Art. 17)(waits up to 30d for response)
critical
DPO or privacy contact responds to inquiry within 72 hours(waits up to 3d for response)
critical
Right to access / data copy provided within 30 days (Art. 15)(waits up to 30d for response)
high
Marketing opt-out honored within 30 days(waits up to 30d for response)
high
Data portability in machine-readable format (Art. 20)(waits up to 30d for response)

Learn More About General Data Protection Regulation

What is GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation enacted by the European Union to enhance the protection of personal data and privacy for individuals within the EU. It aims to give individuals greater control over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business.

Who Does It Apply To?

GDPR applies to any organization that processes the personal data of EU residents, regardless of the organization's location. This includes businesses, non-profits, and public authorities.

Key Requirements

  • Consent: Organizations must obtain clear and affirmative consent from individuals before processing their personal data.

  • Data Protection Officers: Certain organizations are required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance.

  • Data Subject Rights: Individuals have rights such as access to their data, the right to rectify inaccuracies, and the right to erasure.

  • Data Breach Notification: Organizations must notify authorities and affected individuals of data breaches within 72 hours.

Penalties

Non-compliance with GDPR can result in hefty fines of up to $22 million or 4% of the annual global turnover, whichever is higher. This emphasizes the importance of adherence to the regulation.

Compliance Tips

  • Conduct a Data Audit: Identify what personal data you collect, how it is used, and where it is stored.

  • Update Privacy Policies: Ensure your privacy policies are transparent and easily accessible to users.

  • Implement Data Protection Measures: Invest in security measures to protect personal data from breaches.

  • Train Employees: Regularly train staff on data protection principles and practices.

The Platform

How Complyy enforces GDPR compliance

Complyy continuously tests your site against General Data Protection Regulation using synthetic identities that behave exactly like regulators — and your customers.

01

Discover

We visit your website as a real user — finding your privacy policy, cookie banner, opt-out links, and contact details.

02

Scan & Test

Passive checks run instantly. Active agents sign up, submit deletion requests, and wait for responses — just like regulators do.

03

Score & Evidence

Every finding is timestamped, SHA-256 hashed, and RFC 3161 certified. Your compliance report is audit-ready from day one.

Why Complyy

The only platform that tests compliance the way regulators do

Real synthetic identities

We register actual accounts — adult and minor — on your platform. No theoretical checks. Real interactions, real evidence.

Active + passive tests

Most tools only check your privacy policy text. Complyy also submits DSAR requests, verifies deletion, and waits for real responses.

Court-admissible artifacts

Every screenshot, response, and timestamp is cryptographically sealed. Built for regulators, DPAs, and legal teams — not just developers.

2

Regulations monitored

13

Compliance tests

∞

Agentic identities

3 min

Avg. first evidence artifact

Is your company GDPR-compliant?

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