10-Step Checklist: GDPR Compliance Guide | UpGuard

This document is a GDPR compliance guide that explains the regulation’s purpose, who it applies to, and what constitutes personal data, then presents a practical 10-step checklist for organizations to follow — including data mapping, appointing a Data Protection Officer, maintaining a data register, performing DPIAs, timely breach reporting, clear consent mechanisms (cookies and email opt-ins), age verification, keeping privacy policies updated, and assessing third-party risks — to reduce the likelihood of regulatory fines and data breaches.