GDPR Data Mapping and Data Flow Maps
Build a clear GDPR data map to understand where personal information comes from, how it moves through your organisation and where data protection risks may arise.
Build a GDPR Data Map
A GDPR data map helps an organisation understand what personal data it handles, where it comes from, how it is used and where it goes. We work with relevant teams to establish a clearer picture of processing activities across systems and business processes.
We identify the personal data your organisation collects, where it comes from, which systems process it, who can access it and where it is shared or transferred. We organise these findings into a practical GDPR data map that can support wider compliance activities. The map can then be used as a working reference when processing changes, new suppliers are introduced or privacy risks need to be reassessed.
How our data flow mapping works
Data can flow widely across an organisation, so mapping those flows is crucial to identifying the risks around the visibility, transfer and sharing of data.
Practical GDPR Data Mapping
GDPR data mapping can identify data flows, recipients, suppliers, access points, retention arrangements and other important processing details. We help turn this information into a practical resource that supports wider data protection governance and risk management.
Our GDPR data mapping can cover personal data sources, systems, business processes, recipients, suppliers, sharing arrangements, transfers, access points and retention considerations.
Use Data Flows to Improve Compliance
A clear view of data flows can support audits, risk assessments, DPIAs and records of processing activities. By understanding how information moves through the organisation, teams can make better-informed decisions about controls, sharing and privacy.
Understanding Personal Data Flows
Our data mapping support is suitable for organisations that need greater visibility of personal data flows to support GDPR compliance, audits, risk assessments, DPIAs and wider data protection governance.
Using Data Mapping for Better Governance
We focus on creating a GDPR data map that is useful for ongoing compliance rather than simply producing a static diagram. Clear GDPR data mapping can help organisations understand processing, identify risks and support informed decisions.
Mapping data flows for new technology
For an Irish wealth management and investment banking firm, our team documented the data flows for a new technology used to assess eligibility for its products, alongside several privacy assessments.
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A GDPR data map provides a structured view of the personal data an organisation handles, where it comes from, how it is used and where it goes.
GDPR data mapping is the process of documenting personal data flows, systems, recipients and relevant processing activities to improve visibility and governance.
Why organisations choose us
Senior expertise
You work directly with an experienced data protection consultant, not a junior team. The person who scopes your project is the person who delivers it.
Clear communication
We explain what the law requires, what it means for you and what to do next, in plain English.
Practical, proportionate advice
We focus on what matters for your organisation: risk-based recommendations and documents your team will actually use.
Tailored to your organisation
We shape our work around your size, sector, systems and appetite for risk.
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