
GDPR Audit Prep
FreePrepare for GDPR audits with critical compliance questions.
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What GDPR Audit Prep does
The GDPR Audit Prep skill is designed for organizations needing to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It provides a structured approach by asking six critical questions that reference specific articles of the GDPR, forcing users to evaluate their privacy compliance rigorously. This skill is particularly useful for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and compliance teams as they prepare for audits, breach responses, or any engagement with supervisory authorities.
By utilizing this skill, teams can systematically assess their documentation and processes against GDPR requirements. The six questions cover essential areas such as Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), lawful bases for processing, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), transfer impact assessments, and breach logging. Each question is grounded in specific articles of the GDPR, ensuring that the evaluation is not only thorough but also aligned with regulatory expectations.
The skill is intended for use before key compliance events, such as annual audits, quarterly reviews, and post-breach evaluations. It helps organizations identify gaps in their privacy practices and provides a clear path to remediation. This proactive approach not only aids in meeting legal obligations but also enhances the overall privacy posture of the organization, making it a vital tool for any compliance-focused team.
In summary, GDPR Audit Prep is a straightforward yet powerful skill that empowers organizations to take control of their GDPR compliance efforts. By answering the six forcing questions, users can gain insights into their current state of compliance and identify necessary actions to mitigate risks associated with data protection.
When to use it
Use this skill before scheduled GDPR audits, during quarterly reviews, or when preparing for high-risk processing activities.
When not to use it
This skill is not suitable for organizations that do not handle personal data or are not subject to GDPR regulations.
What you can build with it
Annual GDPR Audit Preparation
Run this skill before your annual GDPR audit to ensure all compliance documentation is up to date and complete.
Post-Breach Evaluation
Utilize the skill after a data breach to assess your response and identify areas for improvement in your compliance practices.
DPA Investigation Readiness
Prepare for potential investigations by using this skill to evaluate your organization's readiness and compliance posture.
How to install GDPR Audit Prep
View source1. Install with the skills CLI
npx skills add alirezarezvani/claude-skills/gdpr-audit-prep --agent claude-code2. Or install it manually
Download the skill folder and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/ for all projects, or .claude/skills/ to scope it to one repo. Restart Claude Code so it picks up the new skill.
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Inside SKILL.md
Written by alirezarezvani/cs:gdpr-audit-prep — GDPR DPO Forcing Questions
Command: /cs:gdpr-audit-prep <scope>
The GDPR DPO auditor pressure-tests any privacy compliance work. Six Article-cited questions before any internal audit, breach response, DPA investigation, or acquisition due diligence.
When to Run
- Before annual internal GDPR audit
- Before quarterly Article 30 RoPA refresh
- Before launching new high-risk processing (Article 35 DPIA required)
- Post-breach (Articles 33-34)
- Before DPA investigation response or supervisory authority engagement
- During acquisition due diligence (target company privacy posture)
- Quarterly during high-volume new-feature shipping
The Six DPO Questions
1. Show me the Article 30 RoPA — with last-updated date.
Most-cited finding area.
- Must include all Article 30(1)(a)-(g) elements for controllers
- Must include all Article 30(2)(a)-(d) elements for processors
- Updated within reasonable time of changes (90 days expected)
- Joint controller arrangements documented per Article 26
2. For this processing activity, what's the lawful basis under Article 6?
Article 6 is exclusive — pick ONE basis per purpose.
- Six options: consent / contract / legal obligation / vital interests / public task / legitimate interests
- Where "legitimate interests": LIA documented
- Where "consent": records per Article 7; withdrawal mechanism
- Special categories (Article 9) require an Article 9(2) exception
3. For high-risk processing, where's the DPIA per Article 35?
Required for high-risk; sample 3-5 activities.
- Article 35(7)(a)-(d) required elements:
- Systematic description of processing
- Necessity + proportionality assessment
- Risks to rights + freedoms
- Measures to address risks
- DPO consulted per Article 35(2)
- Article 36 prior consultation triggered for residual high risk
- For AI systems: integrates with EU AI Act Article 27 FRIA (cross-check with cs-ai-act-compliance)
4. Show me a DSAR from the last 30 days — and the response timing.
Articles 15-22 operational workflow.
- Response within 1 month (Article 12(3)); extension up to 2 months for complex requests
- Identity verification process documented
- Right of access response includes all Article 15 information
- Right to erasure (Article 17) workflow covers backups + processors
5. Show me Transfer Impact Assessments for the largest non-EU transfers.
Schrems II discipline.
- Adequacy decision OR SCCs (Article 46) OR derogation (Article 49)
- TIA per EDPB Recommendations 01/2020 + 02/2020
- Supplementary measures where TIA flagged risk
- US transfers covered by EU-US Data Privacy Framework adequacy (Jul 2023) — verify list of certified entities
6. Show me the breach log per Article 33(5) — all breaches, not just notifiable ones.
Article 33(5) requires logging ALL breaches.
- Internal breach detection mechanism documented
- Article 33 DPA notification within 72 hours (where required)
- Article 34 data subject notification (where high risk)
- Root cause + corrective action via CAPA system
- Cross-check with cs-ciso-iso27001 for A.5.24-27 incident management alignment
Workflow
# 1. Compliance posture
python ra-qm-team/skills/gdpr-dsgvo-expert/scripts/gdpr_compliance_checker.py compliance_state.json
# 2. DPIA for high-risk activities
python ra-qm-team/skills/gdpr-dsgvo-expert/scripts/dpia_generator.py processing_activity.json
# 3. DSAR workflow validation
python ra-qm-team/skills/gdpr-dsgvo-expert/scripts/data_subject_rights_tracker.py dsar_log.json
# 4. Cross-framework reuse with ISO 27001 + SOC 2 + ISO 42001
python ../../skills/compliance-os/scripts/cross_framework_mapper.py program.json
Output Format
# GDPR Audit Prep: <scope>
**Date:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Article Citations:** Every finding cites Article + paragraph; no paraphrase.
## The Decision Being Made
[RoPA-refresh | DPIA-required | DSAR-workflow | transfer-risk | breach-followup | DPA-readiness]
## Article 30 RoPA Status
- Last refresh: YYYY-MM-DD
- Required elements present: yes/no per processing activity
- Joint controller arrangements: documented/missing
## Article 6 Lawful Basis Discipline
- Activities reviewed: N
- Legitimate-interests claims without LIA: <list>
- Article 9 special categories with documented exception: yes/no
## Article 35 DPIA Quality
- High-risk activities requiring DPIA: <list>
- DPIAs complete per Article 35(7): pass/fail per activity
- Article 36 prior consultation triggered: <list>
## Data Subject Rights (Articles 12-22)
- DSARs in last 90 days: N
- Average response time: X days (target: ≤ 30)
- Right to erasure backup-processor flow: complete/incomplete
## Article 28 Processor Management
- Processors reviewed: N
- Contracts with all Article 28(3)(a)-(j) clauses: % complete
- Sub-processor flow-down notification mechanism: yes/no
## Schrems II Transfer Status
- Non-EU transfers: <list>
- Mechanism per transfer: adequacy / SCCs / derogation
- TIA on file: yes/no per transfer
- Supplementary measures where needed: <list>
## Article 33-34 Breach Discipline
- Breach log last 12 months: N
- Article 33 notification timing: ≤ 72h ratio
- Article 34 data subject notification (where high risk): on-time ratio
## Cross-Framework Impact
- ISO 27001 Article 32 alignment: clean / gaps
- EU AI Act Article 27 FRIA integration: applicable / not
- SOC 2 Privacy TSC alignment (if scope): clean / gaps
## Verdict
🟢 DPA-READY | 🟡 GAPS-IDENTIFIED | 🔴 NOT-READY
## Top 3 Actions
[3 concrete next steps with owner + Article-cited timeline]
## Outside Counsel Required
[Article-level ambiguities flagged: Schrems II supplementary measure adequacy, EU AI Act ↔ GDPR interaction, sectoral derogation interpretation, novel DPA enforcement]
Routing
/cs:compliance-readiness— for multi-framework view/cs:iso27001-audit-prep— for Article 32 organizational measures/cs:ai-act-readiness— for EU AI Act Article 27 FRIA integration/cs:soc2-audit-prep— for SOC 2 Privacy TSC overlap/cs:gc-review— for novel-case legal review
Related
- Agent:
cs-dpo-gdpr - Skill:
gdpr-dsgvo-expert - Playbook: gdpr_audit_playbook.md
- Adjacent:
../iso27001-audit-prep/,../ai-act-readiness/,../soc2-audit-prep/,../compliance-readiness/
Version: 1.0.0
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