This document outlines the technical requirements and security controls necessary for compliance with the GDPR standard. It identifies the relevant stakeholders, explains the requirements, and shows how Databunker Pro helps meet these standards. By leveraging Databunker Pro’s features—such as secure storage and encryption of personal data (PII, PHI, KYC records), access controls, multi-tenancy, secure bulk retrieval, consent management, credit card tokenization, and audit logging—organizations can protect personal data and ensure compliance with the GDPR.

GDPR Technical Requirements

Title	Stakeholder	Description	How Databunker Pro Can Help
Data Protection by Design and by Default Article 25	Developers, IT, Security Teams	Implement technical and organizational measures to integrate data protection into processing activities.	Databunker Pro ensures secure data handling by default with encryption, access controls, and privacy-focused APIs.
Encryption Article 32(1)(a)	Security, IT Teams	Encrypt personal data at rest and in transit using modern standards like AES-256 or TLS.	Databunker Pro acts as an encrypted vault, securely storing PII and encrypting data at rest and in transit. It also supports encryption key rotation to comply with strict security regulations.
Pseudonymization Articles 25(1), 32(1)(a)	Developers, Security Teams	Replace personal identifiers with pseudonyms to protect identity.	Databunker Pro supports pseudonymization of personal data, ensuring compliance.
Firewalls Article 32(1)	IT Teams	Deploy firewalls to secure networks from unauthorized access and malicious activity.	N/A
Intrusion Detection/Prevention Article 32(1)	Security Teams	Monitor networks for unauthorized activities and prevent intrusions.	N/A
Access Controls Article 32(1)(b)	IT, Security Teams	Implement RBAC and least-privilege principles to restrict access to personal data.	Databunker Pro provides robust access control mechanisms, supports multi-tenancy, and ensures granular permission enforcement, enhancing GDPR compliance for diverse organizational setups.
Audit Trails Article 30	IT, Compliance Teams	Maintain logs for access and changes to personal data to ensure accountability.	Databunker Pro provides detailed logs and audit trails to monitor data access and changes.
Data Minimization Article 5(1)(c)	Developers, Compliance Teams	Only collect and process data that is necessary for the specified purpose.	Databunker Pro offers a unique data expiration policy that automatically deletes personal records no longer in use. Additionally, it includes a specialized API for credit card deduplication.
Data Backups Article 32(1)(c)	IT Teams	Regularly back up personal data and verify the restoration process.	N/A
Secure Development Article 32(1)	Developers	Adopt secure coding standards and review code for vulnerabilities.	Databunker Pro can be a cornerstone on your secure development practice.
Penetration Testing Article 32(1)	Security Teams	Regularly test systems for vulnerabilities through penetration testing.	N/A
Security Monitoring Article 32(1)	Security Teams	Use tools like SIEM to monitor for security events and detect breaches.	N/A
Record of Processing Activities Article 30	IT, Compliance Teams	Maintain records of processing activities, including data categories, processing purposes, and safeguards.	Databunker Pro automatically logs processing activities and provides detailed reports for compliance audits.
Data Breach Notification Article 33	Security, IT, Compliance	Notify supervisory authorities within 72 hours of a data breach and document all related information.	Databunker Pro logs all access attempts and modifications, aiding breach investigations and notification processes.
Consent Management Article. 7	IT, Developers, Compliance	Obtain and manage valid user consent for processing personal data.	Databunker Pro provides special Consent Management Portal and APIs for consent tracking, ensuring explicit and auditable user consent management.
Risk Assessment Article 35	Security, Compliance	Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) to identify and mitigate risks to personal data.	Databunker Pro provides audit logs and monitoring tools to evaluate and mitigate risks during DPIAs.
Accountability Article 5(2)	Compliance, IT, Security	Demonstrate compliance with GDPR principles and document data protection measures.	Databunker Pro generates detailed reports and audit trails to showcase compliance with GDPR requirements.
Third-Party Data Processing Article 28	Compliance, IT	Ensure third-party processors meet GDPR standards and have data processing agreements in place.	N/A
Incident Response Plan Article 33	Compliance, Security Teams	Develop a plan to respond to data breaches, including notifying authorities within 72 hours.	Databunker Pro’s detailed audit trails and logging can be a part of the organization incident response plan.
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) Article 28	Compliance Teams	Ensure all vendors handling personal data sign agreements aligning with GDPR requirements.	N/A
Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency Article 5	Compliance, IT, Security	Ensure personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.	Databunker Pro supports compliance by enabling transparent data access, consent tracking, and user rights management.

User rights

Title	Stakeholder	Description	How Databunker Pro Can Help
Right to Access Article 15	Compliance, IT Teams	Allow users to access their personal data and processing details upon request.	Databunker Pro has built-in customer portal that allows individuals, or data-subjects, to view and execute their rights.
Right to Rectification Article 16	IT, Compliance Teams	Provide users the ability to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.	Databunker Pro has built-in customer portal that allows individuals, or data-subjects, to updating personal records. Depending on configuration, the DPO or Admin user will have to approve user changes.
Right to Erasure Article 17	IT, Compliance Teams	Allow users to request deletion of their personal data under specific conditions.	Databunker Pro has built-in customer portal that allows individuals to request personal data deletion.
Right to Restrict Processing Article 18	Compliance Teams	Enable users to request restrictions on the processing of their data.	Databunker Pro has a Consent Management Portal, allowing users to view or to manege processing restrictions.
Right to Data Portability Article 20	Compliance, IT Teams	Allow users to download their data in a machine-readable format.	Databunker Pro enables organizations to generate personal data reports, providing seamless support for data portability.
Right to Object Processing Article 21	Compliance Teams	Allow users to object to data processing for specific purposes (e.g., marketing).	Databunker Pro has a consent management capability, allowing users to withdraw their consent.
Right Against Automated Decision Making Article 22	Compliance Teams	Protect users from decisions made solely based on automated processing or profiling.	Databunker Pro has a consent management capability, allowing users to withdraw their consent.

Conclusion

By adopting Databunker Pro, organizations can address the critical technical requirements of GDPR and implement best practices for secure data management. With its robust security controls, user rights management, and detailed audit capabilities, Databunker Pro empowers organizations to achieve GDPR compliance efficiently. Embrace Databunker Pro to protect personal data and ensure adherence to GDPR standards.

In today’s data-driven world, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations is of utmost importance for businesses worldwide. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets stringent standards for the handling of personal data, mandating organizations to adopt robust data protection measures. Open-source Databunker offers a suite of powerful features that can accelerate GDPR compliance, helping businesses build trust with their customers and ensure data security.

Let’s explore how Databunker can be a game-changer in achieving GDPR compliance:

1. Secure Data Storage:

Databunker acts as a fortified encrypted vault tailored to protect sensitive records, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII). By securely storing and encrypting personal data, Databunker empowers companies to meet GDPR’s stringent data security requirements, safeguarding data from unauthorized access or breaches.

2. Pseudonymization:

Databunker employs pseudonymization techniques by generating random user tokens. By replacing direct user identities (such as email or name) with these tokens, Databunker ensures that personal data cannot be directly attributed to an identified or identifiable individual. This aligns with GDPR’s recommendation for pseudonymizing personal data to enhance privacy protection.

3. User Rights Management:

Databunker provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals to access, review, and request modifications to their personal data. This feature supports companies in fulfilling their obligations related to GDPR’s individual rights, such as the right to access, rectification, and erasure.

4. Forget-Me Operation:

Databunker offers a forget-me operation, enabling users to request the deletion of their personal data. This functionality upholds GDPR’s right to erasure (or right to be forgotten), empowering individuals to have their data permanently removed from the system.

5. Audit Events and Notifications:

Databunker generates comprehensive audit events and notifications, ensuring transparency and accountability in data processing. By maintaining a record of activities related to personal data, Databunker assists organizations in demonstrating compliance with GDPR’s accountability principle.

6. Privacy by Design Principles:

Databunker is meticulously designed with privacy by design principles at its core. By incorporating privacy features and safeguards from the ground up, Databunker helps organizations embed privacy considerations into their systems and processes, a fundamental requirement of GDPR compliance.

7. Data Security and Protection:

Databunker’s robust encryption measures, secure hashing, and access controls bolster data security and protection. By implementing these security measures, Databunker aids organizations in meeting GDPR’s requirements for safeguarding personal data.

8. Compliance Reporting:

Databunker streamlines compliance reporting by assisting in generating reports and facilitating the collection of evidence. These features simplify the process of demonstrating compliance with GDPR requirements, making it easier for organizations to stay compliant.

9. Technical and Organizational Measures:

Databunker’s technical and organizational measures, such as access controls, audit trails, and encryption, align with GDPR’s requirements for implementing appropriate security measures to protect personal data.

Conclusion:

Incorporating Databunker into your data management strategy can be a significant step towards achieving GDPR compliance. By leveraging its advanced features and privacy-focused design, organizations can fortify data security, streamline compliance processes, and instill confidence in their customers and stakeholders. Take the lead in data protection and elevate your GDPR compliance efforts with open-source Databunker.