EU Regulation 2016/679 · Data Privacy Compliance

Know where you stand
on GDPR — before your
supervisory authority does.

The GDPR Readiness Assessment covers 52 controls across 9 categories — from lawful basis and privacy notices to breach notification, vendor contracts, and international data transfers. Free, browser-based, no account required.

GDPR Assessment Tool — Free
52 controls. 9 categories. Weighted readiness score.
Lawful basis & consent documentation
All 8 data subject rights (ARCO+)
72-hour breach notification readiness
DPA checklist for all processors
International transfer safeguards (SCCs, DPF)
DPO requirement flag (Art. 37)
Claude AI gap analysis built in
Zero data leaves your browser
€20M
Max fine
Or 4% of global annual turnover — whichever is higher. Art. 83(5) violations include lawful basis failures and security breaches.
72h
Breach notification
The clock starts when you become aware of a personal data breach likely to cause risk to individuals — not when you finish investigating.
8
Data subject rights
Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, automated decision-making, and the right to be informed — all assessable.

What the tool covers

9 categories. Every GDPR obligation an organization faces.

The assessment follows the structure of the Regulation itself — from the legal grounds for processing through accountability and governance. Each control links to the specific GDPR article it implements.

Category 1
Lawful Basis & Consent
Art. 5–7, 9
Documented lawful basis for every processing activity, consent records, Legitimate Interests Assessments, and special category data justifications.
5 controls · 21 pts max
Category 2
Transparency & Privacy Notices
Art. 12–14
Complete, plain-language privacy notices provided at collection. Third-party source notice within one month. Cookie consent and disclosure.
4 controls · 16 pts max
Category 3
Data Subject Rights
Art. 15–22
Procedures for all 8 rights — access (SAR), rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, automated decisions, and the right to be informed. DSR log maintained.
8 controls · 28 pts max
Category 4
Data Protection by Design & Default
Art. 25, 35
Privacy reviews triggered before new systems go live. Data minimization, purpose limitation, storage limitation enforced. DPIA process for high-risk processing.
5 controls · 25 pts max
Category 5
Processing Security
Art. 32
Technical and organizational measures proportionate to risk — encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, backup recovery, security testing, staff training.
6 controls · 24 pts max
Category 6
Breach Notification
Art. 33–34
Internal breach detection and escalation procedure. Supervisory authority notification within 72 hours. Individual notification where high risk. Breach register maintained.
4 controls · 18 pts max
Category 7
Vendor & Third-Party Governance
Art. 28–29
Data Processing Agreements with all processors. Processor due diligence documented. Sub-processor approval process. Processor instructions and compliance verification.
5 controls · 19 pts max
Category 8
International Transfers
Art. 44–49
All third-country transfers identified and mapped. SCCs (2021), adequacy decisions, or DPF in place for each. Transfer Impact Assessments where required.
4 controls · 18 pts max
Category 9
Governance & Accountability
Art. 5(2), 30, 37–39
ROPA maintained and current. DPO appointed where required. EU Representative where applicable. Compliance roles assigned. Annual review cycle in place. Lead SA identified.
6 controls · 22 pts max

Who uses this tool

Any organization that handles EU personal data.

GDPR applies to any organization — regardless of where it is based — that processes personal data of individuals in the EU or EEA. These are the most common use cases.

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US Companies with EU Customers

Any business with a website, SaaS product, or service accessible to EU residents is subject to GDPR — regardless of whether you have an EU office.

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Maquiladoras with European Parents

Baja California operations with European ownership or EU employee data flows face both GDPR and LFPDPPP obligations. This tool covers the EU side.

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SaaS & Tech Companies

Software products handling EU user data — even in free tiers — trigger full GDPR obligations including ROPA, DPAs with all processors, and data subject rights procedures.

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Healthcare & Professional Services

Telehealth, therapy, legal, and financial services with EU clients process special category or high-sensitivity data — triggering Art. 9, DPIA, and stricter breach notification rules.

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E-Commerce & Retail

Any online store shipping to the EU or using EU customer analytics, ad targeting, or cookie-based personalization needs lawful basis documentation and a compliant cookie notice.

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Compliance Officers & DPOs

Use the tool to run a structured gap assessment, produce a PDF report for the board, and track remediation progress across the full GDPR obligation set.


The stakes

GDPR enforcement is accelerating. Fines are not theoretical.

The top fine categories: Art. 83(5) violations — lawful basis failures, data subject rights violations, international transfer breaches, and fundamental processing principles — carry fines up to €20M or 4% of global annual turnover. Art. 83(4) violations — DPIA failures, DPO violations, and processor contract gaps — carry fines up to €10M or 2% of turnover. Supervisory authorities across the EU issued over €2.5B in GDPR fines between 2018 and 2025.

The good news: A completed, documented GDPR assessment with a clear remediation plan is evidence of good faith. Supervisory authorities consistently treat organizations with documented compliance programs more favorably than those who cannot demonstrate they ever assessed their obligations. The tool gives you both the assessment and the PDF documentation in under an hour.


How it works

Open the tool, assess each control, get your gap report.

No account. No server. Everything runs in your browser. Export PDF or JSON at any time.

Step 01

Fill in your profile

Enter organization name, assessor, date, scope, and your lead Supervisory Authority. Multi-client profiles let you run assessments for multiple organizations.

Step 02

Assess each control

Mark each of the 52 controls as Implemented, Partial, Not Implemented, or N/A. Add notes and evidence references. The DPO requirement flag alerts automatically if Art. 37 gaps are detected.

Step 03

Review your score

Weighted readiness score updates in real time. Gap report shows every open control sorted by risk weight. Snapshot history tracks improvement over time.

Step 04

Export or get help

Generate a PDF report or AI-powered gap analysis using your own Anthropic API key. If remediation requires legal or advisory support, TRA Consulting can help.

Does this tool cover GDPR as it applies outside the EU — UK GDPR, Swiss DSG?
The tool assesses against EU GDPR (Regulation 2016/679). UK GDPR and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) are largely aligned with EU GDPR and most controls will apply — but there are jurisdiction-specific differences. If you are subject to UK GDPR or the Swiss DSG specifically, use this as a strong baseline and note the jurisdiction in your scope field.
Does my assessment data leave my browser?
No. All assessment data is stored in your browser's local storage only. Nothing is uploaded or transmitted anywhere. The optional Claude AI gap analysis uses your own Anthropic API key and only sends the control data you choose to analyze.
What is the DPO requirement flag?
The tool monitors the Art. 37 control (GO-2 — DPO appointment) and displays a prominent banner at the top of the assessment if that control is marked Not Implemented or Partial. A DPO is mandatory for public authorities, organizations carrying out large-scale systematic monitoring, or organizations processing special category data at scale. The flag helps ensure this requirement isn't overlooked.
What is the Supervisory Authority field for?
The Supervisory Authority field captures which national data protection authority is your lead SA — relevant for cross-border processing under the one-stop-shop mechanism (Art. 56). This is included in your PDF report. Examples: ICO (UK), AEPD (Spain), CNIL (France), Garante (Italy), BfDI (Germany), INAI (Mexico — for LFPDPPP, not GDPR).

Ready to assess?

Start your GDPR readiness assessment now.

Free, browser-based, no account required. Run it in under an hour. Export a PDF report for your board or supervisory authority.

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⚠ This tool is for gap assessment only — not a substitute for formal legal advice, DPA audit, or supervisory authority guidance. Data stays in your browser. TRA Consulting is not responsible for compliance decisions based on this tool.