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GDPR Compliance Checklist

A Word checklist of GDPR program tasks, from records of processing to incident handling. Use it to see what is still blank. Completing the list is not a certification and does not by itself prevent a fine.

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File name: GDPR-COMPLIANCE-CHECKLIST-6xxs8q.docx
Format: Word
Opens with: Microsoft Word or another editor that opens .docx
Jurisdiction / regulations named: GDPR
Last catalog update: 7 Sept 2026
What you must still do: Put the file on your letterhead, name your tools and roles, and have qualified counsel review it for your processing. These materials are not legal advice and do not certify compliance.
Who it's for: Privacy officers who need a working register, checklist, or assessment they can fill in today.

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GDPR COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

[Insert date] [Insert details] The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive framework for data protection that applies to organizations operating within the European Union (EU). To comply with GDPR, organizations must establish and maintain a range of data protection measures. This checklist outlines the key elements that organizations need to consider to ensure they comply with GDPR. Lawful basis for processing personal data Identify the lawful basis for processing personal data: Determine the legal basis for processing personal data and ensure that it aligns with GDPR requirements.

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If ‘No’, explain why

Have you identified the purpose of processing personal data? Have you determined the lawful basis for processing the personal data? Is the processing of personal data necessary for one of the following reasons: for the performance of a contract with the data subject? to comply with a legal obligation?

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to protect the vital interests of the data subject?

for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest? for the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or a third party? Have you ensured that the lawful basis for processing personal data aligns with GDPR requirements? Have you documented the lawful basis for processing personal data? Have you communicated the lawful basis for processing personal data to data subjects in the privacy notice?

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Obtain and document consent for data processing when required: Obtain consent for data

Obtain and document consent for data processing when required: Obtain consent for data processing when necessary and keep a record of it. If ‘No’, explain why Do you have a process in place to obtain and document consent for data processing? Is your consent form written in clear and plain language that is easy to understand? Does your consent form explain the specific purposes for which the data will be processed?

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Overview

A free Word checklist of GDPR workstreams — notices, registers, vendors, rights, and security. Use it in a kickoff workshop to see what you already have and what is still missing. It is a planning aid, not a certification.

License

For one organization's internal use. You may customize the files. You may not resell or redistribute them as products. They are starting documents or training clips, not legal advice, not a certification, and not a guarantee of compliance — have qualified counsel review them for your situation.

What's inside

Microsoft Word GDPR readiness checklist (free)
Workstreams for notices, vendors, rights, and security
Tick-off format for workshops
Link rows to your processing register
Instant download, no checkout

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