EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance with SCF Connect
Use SCF Connect to map your security controls to GDPR, assess maturity, and achieve audit readiness — all from a single GRC platform built on the Secure Controls Framework.
What Is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the European Union's comprehensive data protection law that governs how organizations collect, process, store, and transfer personal data of individuals in the EU and European Economic Area. Enacted in 2016 and enforceable since May 2018, GDPR replaced the 1995 Data Protection Directive and established some of the strongest data protection requirements in the world.
GDPR grants data subjects extensive rights including the right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"), data portability, and the right to object to processing. Organizations must demonstrate lawful bases for processing, implement data protection by design and by default, conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments for high-risk processing, and appoint Data Protection Officers where required. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to 4% of annual global turnover or 20 million euros, whichever is greater.
SCF Connect maps GDPR requirements to the Secure Controls Framework, enabling organizations to operationalize data protection obligations alongside their security compliance programs. This is especially valuable for US-based companies that process EU personal data and must demonstrate GDPR compliance while also meeting domestic requirements like SOC 2, HIPAA, or CCPA.
Who Needs GDPR Compliance?
- Organizations processing personal data of EU or EEA residents
- US companies offering goods or services to EU customers
- Global enterprises with EU employees, customers, or operations
- Cloud service providers and SaaS companies serving EU markets
- Data processors handling personal data on behalf of EU-based controllers
How SCF Connect Helps with GDPR
Automatic Control Mapping
SCF Connect maps SCF controls directly to GDPR requirements. Select the framework and your required controls are identified instantly.
Maturity Assessment
Assess each control against the SCF Capability Maturity Model (SP-CMM) to understand your current posture and track improvement over time.
Evidence Collection
Generate Evidence Request Lists (ERLs) specific to your GDPR controls. Know exactly what documentation you need for your audit.
Gap Analysis
Use the SCRMS methodology to identify gaps between your compliance requirements and your actual security posture, then prioritize remediation.
Compliance Reporting
Generate detailed reports showing your GDPR compliance status, control maturity scores, and evidence collection progress.
Multi-Framework Support
Already mapped to another framework? Add GDPR and see how your existing controls satisfy additional requirements — no duplicate work.
Frequently Asked Questions About GDPR
What is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation is the European Union's data protection law governing how organizations collect, process, and store personal data of individuals in the EU and EEA. It establishes rights for data subjects and obligations for data controllers and processors, with significant penalties for non-compliance.
Does GDPR apply to US companies?
Yes. GDPR applies to any organization that offers goods or services to individuals in the EU, or that monitors the behavior of individuals in the EU — regardless of where the organization is located. Many US companies must comply if they have EU customers, website visitors, or employees.
What are the penalties for GDPR non-compliance?
GDPR fines can reach up to 4% of an organization's annual global turnover or 20 million euros, whichever is greater, for the most serious infringements. Lower-tier violations carry fines of up to 2% of annual global turnover or 10 million euros. EU Data Protection Authorities have collectively issued billions in fines since enforcement began.
How does SCF Connect help with GDPR?
SCF Connect maps GDPR requirements to the Secure Controls Framework, turning regulatory text into actionable controls. Select GDPR and the platform identifies the controls you need to implement, lets you assess maturity, and generates evidence documentation. Your GDPR controls automatically cross-map to related frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST Privacy Framework.