Organization should document lawful basis for all personal data processing
Critical
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Document the lawful basis (consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, legitimate interests) for each category of personal data processing. Maintain a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) per Article 30.
How to verify
- Verify Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) exists
- Confirm lawful basis documented for each processing activity
- Verify ROPA is reviewed and updated regularly
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