Regulatory Compliance
Simplify GDPR Compliance and Data Protection
Meet GDPR’s Third-Party Risk Management Requirements
GDPR mandates 24/7 oversight of all vendors handling EU data. SecurityScorecard automates continuous monitoring, replacing manual questionnaires with proactive, audit-ready oversight to prevent massive regulatory penalties across your global ecosystem.
Identify Every Vendor Processing Your Customer Data
- Discover and continuously monitor all third parties automatically, including hidden indirect relationships that traditional assessments miss
- Demonstrate proactive compliance management with comprehensive visibility and reporting capabilities that meet and exceed GDPR requirements
Stay Ahead of GDPR’s Continuous Compliance Demands
- Continuously assess cybersecurity practices across every third party that accesses or processes personal data, including your vendors’ vendors
- Manage GDPR obligations globally regardless of your organization’s location, covering every entity that processes EU residents’ personal data
Gain Full Visibility into Every Layer of Third-Party Risk
- Map your entire third-party ecosystem across multiple layers, from cloud provider subprocessors to CRM vendor data centers to payment processor authentication services
- Discover all third-party providers automatically so you can identify risks and dependencies before an incident requires disclosure
- Categorize vendors by data exposure based on their access to EU resident data and processing activities, focusing compliance efforts where they matter most
Respond to Incidents Before They Become Violations
- Detect breaches and threats across your extended ecosystem with third-party intelligence that surfaces exposed assets and weaponized vulnerabilities
- Document compliance activities automatically so auditors see comprehensive records instead of scattered spreadsheets
- Generate executive-ready reports for board members and auditors that demonstrate continuous GDPR compliance, not just point-in-time snapshots
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Get comprehensive Regulatory Compliance supportDoes GDPR apply to my company if we aren’t located in the EU?
Si. GDPR has global reach. If your organization processes or stores the personal data of EU residents—regardless of where your headquarters are located—you must comply with its data protection requirements and third-party oversight mandates.
What is the “Continuous Compliance” requirement?
Unlike regulations that allow for annual reviews, GDPR requires “ongoing technology and processes” to protect data. Regulators expect you to monitor the security posture of your data processors 24/7, as point-in-time questionnaires cannot capture the emerging threats that occur between assessment cycles.
Are we responsible for our vendors’ subprocessors (fourth parties)?
Si. GDPR requires protection across the entire processing chain. You must have visibility into your “hidden ecosystem,” including your cloud provider’s subprocessors or your CRM’s data centers, to ensure every link in the chain maintains adequate security standards.
What are the financial risks of a Tier 1 GDPR violation?
For severe violations, fines can reach €20 million or 4% of your total global annual turnover, whichever is higher. Beyond fines, organizations often face massive other costs, including an average of $1.47 million in reputational damage and operational recovery.
How does SecurityScorecard automate GDPR audit readiness?
SecurityScorecard replaces manual spreadsheets with automated vendor discovery and real-time security ratings. It identifies breaches or exposures within hours, not weeks, automatically documents your risk decisions. This provides auditors with a comprehensive evidence trail of your continuous oversight.
