GDPR Compliance Checker
Scan your website for GDPR compliance gaps in 60 seconds. Our automated scanner checks 8 key requirements including cookie consent, privacy policy completeness, tracking scripts, and data subject rights. Essential for Chinese companies entering the EU market.
What We Check for GDPR
Beyond Website Scanning
A website scan is just the starting point. Full GDPR compliance requires organizational measures that go far beyond what any automated tool can check.
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
GDPR Article 35 requires a DPIA before any high-risk processing — such as large-scale profiling, systematic monitoring, or processing sensitive data. A DPIA documents risks, evaluates necessity and proportionality, and identifies mitigation measures. Many enforcement actions cite missing DPIAs.
Data Processing Agreements (DPA)
Article 28 mandates written contracts with every third-party processor (hosting providers, analytics tools, CRM vendors). Each DPA must specify processing scope, security obligations, sub-processor rules, and data deletion terms. Without DPAs, your entire vendor chain is a compliance gap.
Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
Article 30 requires controllers and processors to maintain detailed records of all processing activities — purposes, data categories, recipients, retention periods, and security measures. Regulators routinely request ROPA during audits and investigations.
Data Breach Response Plan
Articles 33–34 require notifying the supervisory authority within 72 hours of discovering a personal data breach, and affected individuals without undue delay if the breach poses high risk. Organizations need a documented incident response plan with clear roles, escalation paths, and communication templates.
Employee Privacy Training
Human error remains the leading cause of data breaches. Regular, role-specific privacy training for all employees who handle personal data is essential — from customer support to engineering. Documented training records also demonstrate accountability to regulators.
Regular Compliance Audits
GDPR compliance is not a one-time project. Conduct periodic gap analyses to assess new processing activities, vendor changes, and regulatory updates. Internal audits help catch issues before regulators do and demonstrate your commitment to ongoing compliance.
What is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU's comprehensive data privacy law that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It applies to any organization that processes personal data of EU residents, regardless of where the organization is based.
For Chinese companies expanding to the EU market, GDPR compliance is non-negotiable. Violations can result in fines up to €20 million or 4% of annual global turnover — whichever is higher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GDPR and does it apply to my company?
GDPR applies to any organization that processes personal data of EU/EEA residents, regardless of where the organization is based. If you have EU customers, users, or website visitors, GDPR applies.
What are the penalties for GDPR non-compliance?
Fines can reach up to €20 million or 4% of annual global turnover, whichever is higher. Data protection authorities can also impose operational restrictions.
Do I need a Cookie Consent Banner?
Yes. Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) require explicit prior consent from users. Pre-checked boxes are not valid consent.
What must a GDPR-compliant privacy policy include?
Under Articles 13/14, your policy must include: identity of the controller, purposes and legal basis for processing, data retention periods, data subject rights, third-party recipients, and international transfer safeguards.
What is a DPIA and when is it required?
A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is required under Article 35 before any processing that is likely to result in a high risk to individuals — such as large-scale profiling, systematic monitoring of public areas, or processing of sensitive categories of data. It must document risks, evaluate necessity and proportionality, and propose safeguards.
Do I need a Data Processing Agreement with my vendors?
Yes. Article 28 requires a written contract with every processor that handles personal data on your behalf. This includes cloud hosting providers, email services, analytics tools, and CRM platforms. The agreement must specify processing scope, security measures, sub-processor approvals, and data deletion obligations.
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