Accountability in GDPR Compliance

Overview

Accountability is the final principle in GDPR compliance, requiring organisations to demonstrate adherence to General Data Protection Regulations.

Responsibilities

Organisations must fulfil several responsibilities to ensure accountability:

• Record-keeping: Maintain records of processing activities, clearly outlined in the privacy policy.
• Compliance: Understand and comply with all processing principles outlined in GDPR.
• Contracts: Establish contracts with data processors and implement adequate security measures.
• Rights Management: Have policies in place to handle and document individuals' requests to exercise GDPR rights.
• Consent Management: Maintain records of consent details, including how, when, and to what individuals consented.
• Data Breach Response: Develop a policy to address, investigate, record, and report data breaches when necessary.

Special Requirements

Certain organisations have additional obligations:

• Data Protection Officer (DPO): Appoint a DPO for public authorities or organisations conducting large-scale monitoring or processing of sensitive data.
• Registration: Register with the Information Commissioner's Office and pay the annual fee.

Employee Training and System Maintenance

Additional measures for ensuring compliance:

• Password Management: Regularly review password systems for security.
• Training: Provide comprehensive training to employees on password management and system security.
• System Monitoring: Monitor systems regularly to detect and address security vulnerabilities.
• Policy Review: Review all policies periodically to ensure continuous compliance with GDPR.