Preparing for a GDPR-related review often starts with one question:
What documentation do we already have — and what’s missing?
This GDPR Documentation Checklist is a practical internal file for organizing documentation commonly associated with GDPR-related activities before or during external review.
It does not interpret GDPR or determine compliance.
It helps you organize what exists and identify gaps.
What this file is for
Use this file if you:
- Are preparing for a GDPR-related review or inquiry
- Have received a request for GDPR-related documentation
- Need to inventory GDPR-related records internally
- Want clarity before speaking with advisors or reviewers
What this file helps you do
- Organize GDPR-related documentation
- Identify missing or outdated records
- Track ownership and storage locations
- Prepare for documentation discussions calmly
What this file does not do
- Explain GDPR articles or obligations
- Provide legal advice
- Confirm compliance status
- Replace professional guidance
What’s inside the PDF
- Review context snapshot
- Documentation inventory (policies, records, logs)
- Documentation gaps
- Commonly reviewed GDPR documentation areas
- Risk and uncertainty notes
- Timeline and review tracking
- Internal readiness summary
Who this is for
- Founders and operators
- Data or operations leads
- Individuals responsible for documentation coordination
- Teams preparing internally before external review
This file is intentionally non-technical, non-legal, and documentation-focused.
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