Framework · EU

GDPR, for European customers.

If you sell into Europe, GDPR is the table stakes. Run it alongside LGPD with a single privacy team.

What is GDPR

The plain-English version.

GDPR is the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. It applies to any organization processing personal data of EU residents, controllers, processors, and sub-processors.

  • EU representative
  • DSAR workflow
  • DPIA library
How we help

Three lanes, readiness, implementation, audit support.

01

Readiness

Gap assessment against GDPR. Concrete plan with owners, dates, and effort.

02

Implementation

Policies, controls, evidence pipelines built into Vanta. AI drafts, experts review.

03

Audit support

We sit beside you in audit interviews and respond to evidence requests.

Timeline

From kickoff to certification.

DAY 0

Kickoff

Slack channel live. Scope, stakeholders, baseline.

DAY 30

Readiness

Gaps closed, policies signed, evidence flowing.

DAY 60

Audit prep

Mock audit, control narratives, auditor selection.

DAY 90

Audit

External audit closed. Letter or report in hand.

GDPR customer
“The Trust Architects ran our GDPR program end to end. We touched it for sign-off and stakeholder review. Everything else was on rails.”
RS
Renata Soares
CTO · Fintech BR
Fintech BR
90 days
GDPR certification
FAQ

GDPR questions we hear weekly.

How long does GDPR take?

Most customers complete a first audit in 60-90 days from kickoff. Larger programs run 4-6 months.

What does it cost?

Our retainer plus the external auditor's fee. We size it to your stage on the first call.

Do we need new tooling?

Vanta is our default. We can also work on Drata or Secureframe. No tooling change required if you're already on a platform.

Who runs the audit?

An independent EU-qualified auditor. We have preferred firms in Brazil, the US, and Europe.

Will this stand up to enterprise scrutiny?

Yes. We design programs that pass not only the audit but also the buyer's security team review afterward.

05 · Timeline

From kickoff to audit, in four moves.

Day 0

DPO assignment & ROPA

Kickoff, scope, baseline read.

Day 30

DSAR + breach playbook

First artifacts shipped, evidence pipeline running.

Day 60

DPIA library complete

Internal audit, remediation closed, audit prep complete.

Day 90

Continuous evidence + audit prep

Audit run, defended, and certified. Operate phase begins.