METHODOLOGY
GDPR Compliance Methodology
Gap Assessment
We map your personal data processing and assess it against the regulation, then develop a path towards compliance.
Remediation Support
We assist in developing the policies, notices and records the regulation requires and support the implementation of data protection measures.
Assessment
We conduct audit and provide the attestation report.
Compliance Maintenance
We support data subject requests, breach response and ongoing compliance as your processing changes.
SERVICES
Our GDPR Compliance Consulting Services
As a dedicated GDPR compliance services provider, CyberCrest delivers advisory work tailored to how your organization collects and uses personal data. Our GDPR consultancy services support ongoing compliance through proactive recommendations, so regulatory alignment holds as business processes evolve. CyberCrest’s GDPR specialists help you address emerging privacy challenges and reduce regulatory risk.
Initial Assessment
Our approach begins with an initial gap analysis conducted by our expert GDPR consultants, who evaluate current practices against GDPR requirements, clearly documenting compliance gaps and clarifying necessary steps.
Strategic Remediation
CyberCrest guides the implementation of essential changes, from improving data security protocols to refining consent management procedures.
Validation and Attestation
Following remediation, our GDPR auditing consultants verify your compliance efforts and readiness, offering attestation reports to demonstrate your GDPR alignment to stakeholders and regulators.
DELIVERABLES
What You Get from GDPR Compliance Support
GDPR is an accountability regulation: you have to be able to show what personal data you hold, why you process it and how you protect it. Our GDPR compliance consultancy leaves you with written compliance evidence, so audit readiness is something you hand over rather than reconstruct. Which of the documents below you need depends on what you process, for whom and on what scale. Ongoing support keeps them current as your processing changes.
GDPR Gap Assessment Report
Your compliance posture on paper: current data protection practices measured by a GDPR compliance consultant against each obligation of the regulation, with the gaps ranked by the exposure they create rather than by how easy they are to close.
Records of Processing Activities
The inventory Article 30 requires of every controller and processor: the categories of data and of data subjects, the purposes of each processing activity, the recipients and the retention periods.
Data Protection Impact Assessments
A DPIA for each processing activity likely to result in a high risk to individuals, documenting the risk, the measures that reduce it and the decision taken, as Article 35 requires before that processing starts.
Privacy Notices and Data Protection Policies
The notices your customers, employees and website visitors see, and the internal policies behind them: data retention policies, consent management, vendor contracts and the data processing agreements that go with them.
Data Subject Request and Breach Response Procedures
Written procedures for handling data subject access requests inside the one-month deadline and for notifying the supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of a personal data breach.
WHY US
Why Choose CyberCrest’s GDPR Consultants
With deep expertise in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance standards, CyberCrest is well-positioned to guide your organization through the complexities of GDPR. Our team of seasoned GDPR experts help confirm that you meet all legal requirements while strengthening your cybersecurity resilience.
Ready to Start
While some GDPR consulting firms may require several months to begin, CyberCrest staffs up ahead of time and is always ready to start the engagement.
Client-First Strategies
CyberCrest will always put your organization’s needs first, making your priorities central to our strategy without sacrificing quality.
Technology Enabled
CyberCrest leverages state-of-the-art audit and compliance software to streamline the compliance journey. CyberCrest consultants are also trained and have hands-on experience with the top compliance platform vendors.
Remediation Support
We take pride in being able to support any information security implementation and remediation efforts. From technical to administrative tasks, we roll up our sleeves to facilitate our clients’ compliance success without compromising compliance best practices and requirements.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from Our Clients
I have worked with CyberCrest on multiple compliance engagements over the past several years including HITRUST, NIS 2 and ISO 27001. Without exception, CyberCrest has consistently exceeded expectations for my clients through a combination of highly experienced consultants, and a practical approach to achieving compliance. They are willing to roll up their sleeves and help organizations fully understand and address their compliance challenges, not just function as external auditors.
“I have used the CyberCrest team for a variety of critical information security compliance engagements over the years including successfully attaining ISO 27001 and HITRUST certifications. All of our engagements have exceeded expectations!”
"We have worked with CyberCrest on multiple penetration testing and cybersecurity risk and maturity assessments. The CyberCrest team has consistently produced high quality deliverables at fair prices. We give their client prospects our strongest recommendation."
ABOUT GDPR
About GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets data protection and privacy standards for organizations processing the personal data of individuals in the EU. It establishes clear rules on transparency, security and accountability, and it gives data subjects enforceable rights over how their information is used. The penalties reach 20 million euros or 4 percent of worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher, alongside operational disruption and reputational damage. Organizations must be able to demonstrate continuous adherence: respecting data subject rights, maintaining appropriate security measures and keeping their data handling practices transparent.
- Show customers and partners that the personal data they share with you is protected
- Answer supervisory authorities and enterprise buyers with documented evidence, not assurances
- Reduce the chance of a data breach and the cost of one when it happens
WHO IT APPLIES TO
Does GDPR Apply to Your Company?
GDPR is not limited to companies based in Europe. Article 3 applies it to any organization that processes the personal data of people in the EU, wherever the organization itself is established.
Companies established in the EU
Any controller or processor with an establishment in the European Union is covered for all of its processing, whether or not the processing itself takes place in Europe.
Companies outside the EU serving EU customers
A US or other non-EU company falls under GDPR when it offers goods or services to people in the Union, paid or free, or when it monitors their behavior through analytics and tracking on a website that EU residents use.
Processors handling EU personal data for clients
SaaS vendors, hosting providers and service firms that process personal data on behalf of an EU-facing customer carry their own obligations under the regulation, and their customers will ask for evidence of them in every data processing agreement, which is exactly what our GDPR services are built to produce.
INDUSTRIES
Industries Where We Deliver GDPR Compliance Services
GDPR reads the same for everyone, but what counts as personal data, who the data subjects are and which lawful basis applies differ by sector. These are the environments where our GDPR compliance experts work most often.
RELATED SERVICES
Compliance Beyond GDPR
Looking for more than GDPR consulting services? CyberCrest offers a wide range of cybersecurity and compliance consulting services, including NIS 2, ISO 27001, SOC 2 and more. Our expert team helps your organization meet industry standards, strengthen security, and navigate complex regulatory requirements. Let us help you achieve compliance today.
Frequently asked questions
Does GDPR apply to US companies?
Yes. A US company with no office in Europe is covered as soon as it sells to, or tracks, people in the EU: an online store shipping to Germany, a SaaS product with French users, a website running analytics on EU visitors. Payment is not the test: a free app or newsletter aimed at EU users is enough. What matters is whether you process the personal data of people who are in the Union, not where your company is registered and not how large it is: a small business selling to EU customers is covered the same way as an enterprise.
How to become GDPR compliant?
Start with an inventory of which personal data you process, on what lawful basis and for how long, because every other obligation depends on it. Then put data protection measures in place, write the privacy notices and internal policies, set up procedures for data subject requests and breach notification, and appoint a data protection officer if your processing requires one. A GDPR consultant turns that into a sequence: CyberCrest runs it as a gap assessment followed by remediation support, so your team works from a prioritized list rather than from the regulation itself.
What are the penalties for GDPR non-compliance?
Non-compliance can result in fines up to €20 million or 4% of the global annual turnover, whichever is higher.
How does CyberCrest support GDPR compliance?
As a GDPR compliance company, CyberCrest provides advisory, gap analysis, documentation support, and attestation services, enabling your organization to achieve and demonstrate GDPR compliance effectively.
Is GDPR compliance a one-time effort?
No, GDPR requires continuous compliance efforts due to evolving regulatory expectations and organizational changes. Regular reviews and adjustments are necessary to maintain compliance.
Do we need a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?
A DPO is mandatory in three cases set out in Article 37: when the processing is carried out by a public authority, when your core activities involve regular and systematic monitoring of individuals on a large scale, or when your core activities involve large-scale processing of sensitive data in the special categories, such as health data. Outside those cases appointing one is voluntary, though many organizations prefer to have a named owner for data protection.
What is involved in responding to data subject requests?
Organizations must respond to requests related to access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability and objection to data processing without undue delay and in any event within one month of receipt. That period can be extended by two further months for complex or numerous requests, provided the individual is told why within the first month.
How can CyberCrest help avoid data breaches?
Our GDPR advisors identify gaps and potential vulnerabilities and recommend practical strategies to enhance your cybersecurity posture, significantly reducing breach risks.
Does GDPR only apply to digital data?
No, GDPR applies to all forms of personal data, including both digital and physical formats, such as paper records.
How long does it take to achieve GDPR compliance?
Achieving compliance varies significantly based on organizational readiness and complexity but typically ranges from a few months to over a year, depending on initial maturity.
