Documentation and
Accountability Obligations

The extensive documentation and accountability obligations are the basis for robust and sustainable data protection compliance. In particular, a meaningful Record of Processing Activities is fundamental for assessing risks and for providing information to supervisory authorities.
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Legal background

In accordance with the accountability principle (Art. 5(2) GDPR), controllers must be able to demonstrate compliance with data protection principles. A central tool for this is the Record of Processing Activities (“ROPA”) under Art. 30 GDPR. Furthermore, the obligation to provide proof requires comprehensive documentation of other measures, such as technical and organisational measures, completed Data Protection Impact Assessments, or the collection of consent.

Our support for you

As your external data protection officer, we provide crucial support in fulfilling your documentation and accountability obligations.

We assist you in the methodical creation and structuring of your Record of Processing Activities (“ROPA”) and review existing records for conformity.

In light of changing processes, we advise you on the continuous adaptation of your entire data protection documentation, so that you can meet your accountability obligations at all times and minimise risks from outdated documents.
Dr Marc Störing
Managing Director
Certified Information Privacy Professional, CIPP/E
+49 175 930 555 1
marc.stoering@osborneclarke-services.com
Dr. Marc Störing
Geschäftsführer
+49 175 930 555 1
marc.stoering@osborneclarke-services.com
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OC Services GmbH, Innere Kanalstraße 15, 50823 Cologne, Germany
Registration Court: Local Court of Cologne, HRB 92393
Managing Director: Gereon Abendroth, Nicolas Gabrysch-Wolff, Dr Marc Störing
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