In short
The General Data Protection Regulation (Datenschutz-Grundverordnung in German) is the EU framework governing how personal data is collected, processed, and stored.
It applies to any organisation processing data about EU residents, regardless of where the organisation is based.
Where it bites
GDPR / DSGVO matters when a workflow touches personal data, accessibility law, or procurement risk. The cost is rarely the definition; it is the unowned process behind it.
What to check
- Which legal trigger applies?
- Where is the process documented?
- Who can prove the control works in production?
Common questions
What is GDPR / DSGVO?
The General Data Protection Regulation (Datenschutz-Grundverordnung in German) is the EU framework governing how personal data is collected, processed, and stored.
Why does GDPR / DSGVO matter?
GDPR / DSGVO matters when a workflow touches personal data, accessibility law, or procurement risk. The cost is rarely the definition; it is the unowned process behind it.
What should you check first for GDPR / DSGVO?
Which legal trigger applies? Where is the process documented? Who can prove the control works in production?