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GDPR Processing Register

An Excel register of processing activities (ROPA-style). Add your systems, purposes, and retention periods. It does not inventory your estate for you.

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File name
GDPR_Processing_Register_Template-5eqf1r.xlsx
Format
Excel
Opens with
Microsoft Excel or another spreadsheet that opens .xlsx
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 Processing Register

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Sample pages

English. Excel file (GDPR_Processing_Register_Template-5eqf1r.xlsx). Excerpts below are copied from this upload.

Excerpt 1

DATA PROCESSING REGISTER

General information Date added — Person responsible — Business function — Name and details of joint controller — Description of data — Source of data — Data subject or class — Data type — Where is the data stored? — In what format is the data stored? — Internal security measures — Who has access? — Purpose of data processing — Automated decision making? (including profiling) — Data processing impact assessment? — Lawful ground(s) for processing? — Record of lawful ground(s) for processing — Are all rights available to individuals? — How long is data retained? — Who is the data shared with or transferred to? — Where is the third party located? — If data destination is outside the EEA, how has adequate protection been achieved? — How is the data protected in transit? — Do we monitor the third party's use of the data? — How do we do this? — Date of last monitoring — Does the third party transfer/share the data with anyone else? — Who do they share it with? — What is the purpose of the transfer (or data sharing)? — Has our authorisation been obtained? — Relevant documents, eg contract with processor, DPIA, LIA — Any other comments?

Excerpt 2

Data Types — Data Sharing — DPIA — Lawful grounds — AvailableRights

Personal — Yes — Not required — Consent — Yes Sensitive Personal Data — No — To do — Contractual Necessity — No Not personal — N/A — In progress — Legal Obligation — N/A Customer or Client Data — Complete — Legitimate Interests Employment Data — Vital Interests

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Overview

A free Excel register for Article 30-style records of processing. List activities, data categories, recipients, and retention in one sheet. Start here if you have never documented processing, then tighten rows with your DPO or counsel.

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

  • Excel processing register (free download)
  • Columns for purpose, categories, recipients, retention
  • Filter and sort as your program grows
  • Works alongside the GDPR checklist
  • No checkout — instant download

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