Data Protection & Privacy

GDPR Compliance Services

Navigate the complexities of GDPR and Romanian data protection law with expert guidance. From gap assessments to full implementation, DPO services, and ongoing compliance management—we help you protect personal data and avoid costly fines.

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The Stakes Are High

GDPR Non-Compliance

Since 2018, GDPR enforcement has intensified across Europe and Romania. Organizations face significant fines, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust for data protection failures.

€20M
or 4% of global turnover max fine
€4.5B+
in GDPR fines issued since 2018
72h
breach notification deadline
500+
ANSPDCP investigations yearly
The Challenge

GDPR Compliance Challenges Organizations Face

GDPR compliance is complex, especially for organizations operating in Romania where local requirements add another layer of complexity.

Complex Legal Requirements

GDPR's 99 articles and 173 recitals are daunting. Combined with Romanian Law 190/2018 and ANSPDCP guidelines, compliance requires deep expertise.

Legal DPO

Data Mapping Chaos

Most organizations don't know what personal data they hold, where it's stored, or how it flows through their systems and to third parties.

IT DPO

No Dedicated DPO

GDPR requires a Data Protection Officer for many organizations, but finding qualified DPOs in Romania is difficult and expensive.

HR CEO

Outdated Documentation

Privacy policies, consent forms, and processing agreements are often copied templates that don't reflect actual practices.

Legal Compliance

Third-Party Risk

Processors, cloud providers, and vendors all handle personal data. Managing their compliance is your responsibility.

Procurement IT

Subject Rights Requests

Handling access, deletion, and portability requests within 30 days requires efficient processes most organizations lack.

Operations Legal

Breach Response

72-hour notification to ANSPDCP is mandatory. Without preparation, organizations panic and make costly mistakes.

CISO Legal

Cross-Border Transfers

Post-Schrems II, data transfers outside EEA require Transfer Impact Assessments and appropriate safeguards.

Legal IT

Security Gaps

GDPR Article 32 requires "appropriate" security. Many organizations don't know what's appropriate for their risk level.

CISO IT
Your Advantage

Benefits of Professional

Our GDPR compliance services protect your organization from fines while building customer trust and competitive advantage.

Regulatory Confidence

Know your GDPR status. Our assessments identify gaps and provide clear remediation roadmaps.

For DPO & Compliance

Detailed compliance gap analysis with control mappings

For Executives

Clear understanding of compliance status and required investments

Expert DPO Services

Access experienced Data Protection Officers without full-time hiring costs.

For DPO & Compliance

Practical guidance on day-to-day data protection decisions

For Executives

Fulfills legal DPO requirement at fraction of full-time cost

Complete Documentation

All required policies, procedures, and records tailored to your organization.

For DPO & Compliance

Ready-to-use templates and implementation guidance

For Executives

Audit-ready documentation for regulators and customers

Breach Preparedness

Incident response procedures that meet 72-hour notification requirements.

For DPO & Compliance

Tested breach response playbooks and notification templates

For Executives

Minimize regulatory penalties and reputational damage

Staff Awareness

Training programs that make GDPR compliance part of your culture.

For DPO & Compliance

Role-specific training and awareness materials

For Executives

Reduced human error and compliance violations

Competitive Advantage

GDPR compliance builds customer trust and opens doors to privacy-conscious clients.

For DPO & Compliance

Evidence for customer security questionnaires

For Executives

Enhanced reputation and market differentiation

Our Services

GDPR Compliance Services

From initial assessment to ongoing management, we offer comprehensive GDPR services tailored to Romanian organizations and international companies operating in Romania.

200+ GDPR Projects
ANSPDCP Registered DPOs
🇷🇴 Romania Focus

GDPR Gap Analysis

Comprehensive assessment of your current data protection practices against GDPR requirements.

Legal basis review Process assessment Technical controls Gap prioritization

Data Mapping

Discover and document all personal data processing activities across your organization.

Data inventory Processing activities Data flows Third-party sharing

Security Assessment

Evaluate technical and organizational measures against Article 32 requirements.

Technical controls Access management Encryption review Risk assessment

Vendor Assessment

Assess GDPR compliance of processors and sub-processors handling your data.

Processor review DPA analysis Transfer mechanisms Risk rating

All services are delivered by Romanian-speaking experts familiar with local regulatory requirements. Get started →

Our Approach

GDPR Compliance

Our proven methodology takes you from initial assessment to sustainable compliance, tailored to Romanian regulatory requirements and your business context.

01
Week 1

Discovery & Scoping

Understand your organization, data processing activities, and current compliance status to define the project scope.

Stakeholder interviews Business context review Processing overview Scope definition Timeline planning Resource identification
02
Weeks 2-4

Data Mapping & Assessment

Comprehensive discovery of personal data and assessment against GDPR requirements to identify gaps.

Data inventory Processing activities mapping Data flow analysis Legal basis review Gap identification Risk assessment
03
Week 5

Remediation Planning

Develop a prioritized remediation roadmap based on risk, regulatory requirement, and business impact.

Gap prioritization Resource planning Quick wins identification Long-term roadmap Budget estimation Executive presentation
04
Weeks 6-12

Implementation

Execute the remediation plan—developing policies, implementing controls, and preparing documentation.

Policy development Procedure creation ROPA documentation Consent mechanisms Security controls Vendor agreements
05
Week 13

Training & Awareness

Ensure staff understand their GDPR responsibilities through tailored training programs.

Training development Role-based sessions Awareness materials Assessments Certificates Ongoing program
06
Week 14

Validation & Handover

Verify implementation, establish ongoing compliance processes, and transfer knowledge to your team.

Compliance validation Documentation handover Process training DPO transition ANSPDCP registration Ongoing support plan
What You Receive

GDPR Compliance Deliverables

Comprehensive documentation and tools for demonstrating and maintaining GDPR compliance.

Gap Analysis Report

Detailed assessment of current compliance status with prioritized remediation recommendations.

  • Executive summary
  • Compliance scoring
  • Gap details
  • Risk ratings
  • Remediation roadmap

Data Inventory & ROPA

Complete Article 30 Records of Processing Activities documentation.

  • Processing activities
  • Legal bases
  • Data categories
  • Retention periods
  • International transfers

Privacy Policy Suite

All external-facing privacy notices in Romanian and English.

  • Website privacy policy
  • Employee privacy notice
  • Customer notices
  • Cookie policy
  • Consent forms

Internal Policy Framework

Comprehensive internal data protection policies and procedures.

  • Data protection policy
  • Retention policy
  • Subject rights procedure
  • Breach procedure
  • Training policy

Template Library

Ready-to-use templates for ongoing data protection operations.

  • DSAR response templates
  • Breach assessment forms
  • Consent records
  • Vendor checklists
  • DPIA templates

Legal Agreements

Data processing agreements and transfer mechanisms.

  • Controller-processor DPAs
  • Joint controller agreements
  • SCCs
  • Sub-processor clauses
  • TIA templates

DPIA Documentation

Data Protection Impact Assessments for high-risk processing activities.

  • Risk assessment
  • Necessity analysis
  • Mitigation measures
  • Consultation records
  • Review schedule

Breach Response Kit

Complete breach management documentation and procedures.

  • Response procedure
  • Assessment forms
  • ANSPDCP notification template
  • Subject notification
  • Recovery checklist

Training Materials

Staff training content and awareness materials.

  • Training presentations
  • Quick reference guides
  • Assessment quizzes
  • Completion certificates
  • Refresher content

Compliance Dashboard

Tracking tools for ongoing compliance management.

  • Compliance status
  • DSAR tracking
  • Breach register
  • Vendor register
  • Training records

DPO Documentation

All documentation for DPO appointment and registration.

  • DPO designation letter
  • ANSPDCP registration
  • Contact procedures
  • Independence documentation

Maintenance Roadmap

Plan for ongoing compliance maintenance and improvement.

  • Annual review schedule
  • Update triggers
  • Audit plan
  • Training calendar
  • Regulatory monitoring
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Operating in Romania requires understanding both EU GDPR and local requirements. ANSPDCP (Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal) is increasingly active in enforcement.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

If you process personal data of individuals in Romania or the EU—whether as a controller or processor—GDPR applies. This includes Romanian companies serving local customers, international companies with Romanian operations, and any company offering goods/services to people in Romania.
GDPR requires a DPO if you: (1) are a public authority, (2) conduct large-scale systematic monitoring of individuals, or (3) process special category data at scale. Even if not mandatory, appointing a DPO is often good practice. We offer both external DPO services and support for internal DPOs.
The maximum fine is €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher. ANSPDCP in Romania has issued fines ranging from €500 to €40,000+. Fines depend on violation severity, intent, cooperation, and mitigating measures. Beyond fines, there's significant reputational damage.
A typical GDPR implementation for a medium-sized organization takes 3-6 months, depending on complexity, current state, and resource availability. We can accelerate timelines with intensive engagements or provide phased approaches for organizations with limited resources.
ANSPDCP (Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal) is Romania's Data Protection Authority. They investigate complaints, conduct audits, issue fines, and provide guidance. They also maintain the DPO registry and handle breach notifications.
Under GDPR, you must notify ANSPDCP within 72 hours of becoming aware of a personal data breach likely to result in risk to individuals. If the breach poses high risk, you must also notify affected individuals. We provide breach response procedures and templates.
Yes, but international transfers require legal mechanisms. Options include: adequacy decisions (e.g., UK, Canada), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Binding Corporate Rules, or specific derogations. Post-Schrems II, Transfer Impact Assessments are typically required.
Key documents include: Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), privacy notices, consent records, data processing agreements, Data Protection Impact Assessments (for high-risk processing), breach logs, subject request records, and training records. We provide comprehensive documentation packages.
Yes, all our services are available in Romanian. Our DPOs are Romanian-speaking professionals familiar with ANSPDCP requirements and local business practices. Documentation can be provided in Romanian, English, or both.
GDPR compliance is ongoing. We offer: external DPO services, annual compliance reviews, policy updates, subject request handling, breach response support, training refreshers, and regulatory update monitoring. Many clients engage us on retainer for continuous support.

"As an international company expanding into Romania, we needed GDPR expertise that understood both EU requirements and local ANSPDCP expectations. Bit Sentinel delivered comprehensive compliance documentation and continues to serve as our external DPO. Their Romanian expertise was invaluable."

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General Manager

European FinTech

Certified Data Protection Professionals

Our team combines legal expertise with technical security knowledge for comprehensive GDPR compliance

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