Knowledge · GDPR · Article 32
Appropriate security – and proof that it works.
Controllers and processors must implement technical and organisational measures that ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk – and test them regularly.
GDPR art. 32Security of processing
What it requires
In plain words.
- Pseudonymisation and encryption of personal data, where appropriate
- Ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability and resilience
- The ability to restore access to data in time after an incident
- A process for regularly testing and evaluating the measures
Plain-language summary of GDPR Article 32 (Regulation (EU) 2016/679). Not legal advice – read the official text on EUR-Lex.
In practice
What it takes.
“Appropriate” means you can explain the choice. Link each measure to the risk it answers, and keep the test results with it.
- ControlsSecurity measures as Controls, linked to risks
- EvidenceTest and review results kept with each Control
- ProcessA recurring review with owners and due dates
- LinkThe same Controls reused for NIS2 article 21
How it runs in Paragraf – on the same foundation as your contracts and processes.
Next step
See GDPR article 32
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