Compliance Framework
GDPR Compliance for US Small Businesses — Free Gap Analysis
The EU General Data Protection Regulation applies to any organization worldwide that processes personal data of EU residents, regardless of company size or location. If you have EU website visitors, EU customers, or EU employees, GDPR applies to you. Fines can reach €20M or 4% of global annual revenue, whichever is higher.
€1.63B
in GDPR fines issued in 2023 — record enforcement year
DLA Piper GDPR Fines & Data Breach Survey 2024
Readiness Timeline
2–6 months for initial compliance program; ongoing compliance required
Typical cost: Up to €20M or 4% global revenue for violations; $10,000–$50,000 for compliance program
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What GDPR Requires
- Legal basis for processing: consent, legitimate interest, contract, legal obligation, or vital interests
- Privacy notice informing individuals how you use their data
- Data Subject Access Requests: respond within 30 days
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") procedures
- Data Protection Impact Assessment for high-risk processing
- Breach notification to supervisory authority within 72 hours
- Data Processing Agreements with all third-party processors
- Data minimization: collect only what you need
Key Control Requirements
| Area | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Lawful Basis | Document legal basis for every data processing activity in a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) |
| Privacy Notice | Clear, plain-language notice explaining what data you collect, why, and how long you keep it |
| Data Subject Rights | 30-day response to access, erasure, portability, and objection requests |
| Security Measures | Appropriate technical and organizational measures based on risk level of processing |
| Breach Notification | 72-hour notification to supervisory authority; without undue delay to affected individuals |
How CyberStackHub Helps with GDPR
Our free tools map directly to GDPR requirements, so you can assess your readiness without hiring a consultant.
Maps your data processing activities against GDPR Articles and identifies gaps requiring remediation
GDPR Article 32 requires "appropriate technical measures" — this audit identifies your technical gap
GDPR requires Data Processing Agreements and security assessments for all processors
Generate GDPR-compliant privacy policies, data retention policies, and breach response procedures
Disclaimer: CyberStackHub provides assessment tools and educational content. Our tools help you identify gaps and prepare for compliance — they do not constitute legal advice or a formal audit opinion. Work with qualified compliance professionals for formal assessments and certification.