What is the AVG?
The General Data Protection Regulation(AVG) is a European privacy law that ensures everyone in the EU has more control over their personal data. The goal? To protect people from misuse and careless use of their data, while letting organizations know where they stand. The rules apply to all companies and organizations that process personal data, from name and address to online behavior. Important articles in the AVG include:
- Article 5: This deals with data processing principles, such as transparency and security.
- Section 6: Here you can read about the legal grounds on which you may process data, such as consent or a contract.
- Articles 13 and 14: These require you to properly inform data subjects about what you do with their data.
- Article 32: This emphasizes that you must take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data.
With handy tools such as an AVG checklist, a complete AVG list or an AVG Quickscan, you can check exactly whether your organization complies with these rules. That way you can be sure you have the most important things in order!
What exactly is an AVG scan?
With our AVG scan you get a clear overview of how your organization is doing in terms of privacy. We look at all the important parts of the AVG and check whether everything is set up properly. Is everything legal? Do you only collect the data you really need? Are you not storing data longer than necessary? These are just some of the aspects we check for you.
The AVG is complex, but we make sure everything remains understandable and practical. We help you through the process and give you concrete recommendations for improvements. That way, you know exactly what's going well and where you need to work to be fully compliant.
The key AVG principles we monitor:
- Legality and transparency: Do you process data according to the law and make it clear how you do so?
- Purpose of data collection: Are you collecting only the data needed for a specific purpose?
- Minimal data processing: Do you use only the data you really need?
- Data accuracy: Are the data you have correct and up-to-date?
- Storage restrictions: Are you following the rules for how long you can keep data?
- Integrity and confidentiality: Is your data properly secured against unauthorized access?
- Accountability: Can you demonstrate compliance?
By testing these principles, we map out the privacy processes within your organization. At the end of the scan you will receive a clear report with deviations and specific actions to resolve them. So you know exactly what you need to work on to comply with the AVG.
Why should you have an AVG scan done?
The benefits of an AVG scan are many. First, you get instant insight into how prepared your organization is for the AVG. Is everything in order, or are there risks that could expose you to fines or data breaches? For example, does a Data Protection Officer (FG) need to be appointed? The scan gives you an overview of vulnerabilities so you can address them before it's too late.
In addition, you will receive a report in which we make recommendations for each AVG article. This makes it very clear to you what actions you need to take to become compliant. We ensure that you can work step by step on stronger privacy protection within your organization.
Pragmatic solutions to your privacy challenges
Our approach is practical and solution-oriented. We not only look at what is not right, but also give you concrete recommendations to address the shortcomings. For example, consider implementing better authentication methods or improving your monitoring of sensitive data. We make sure you not only know where the problems are, but also how to solve them.
How do we proceed?
- Scan and analyze: We review all processes within your organization that deal with personal data.
- Report: We provide a comprehensive report with concrete recommendations and areas for improvement.
- Solutions: We can help you implement the necessary improvements so that you are fully compliant.
Are you ready for a secure future?
The AVG scan is the way to find out if your organization complies with privacy legislation. We make sure that you are well prepared and that there are no surprises. With our scan, you will know exactly what you need to do to safeguard privacy and minimize risks. Take control of your privacy management and take the step towards a compliant organization.
Contact us with no obligation and find out how an AVG scan can help your organization!
