Understanding and managing data flows within an organization is essential for effective data privacy and security. Data Mapping and Inventory provides a clear view of data sources, processing activities, and storage locations, supporting compliance efforts and enhancing data governance.
Data Collection and Classification involves identifying all data sources and categorizing data based on type, sensitivity, and regulatory requirements, laying a foundation for effective data management.
A comprehensive map is developed to track how data moves across the organization, covering collection, storage, processing, and sharing practices to ensure transparency and risk mitigation.
Roles and responsibilities for data ownership are clearly assigned, ensuring accountability and enhancing data stewardship across departments.
Regular reviews and updates to the data inventory are established to account for new data sources, regulatory changes, and evolving data processing activities, maintaining a current and compliant data landscape.
Fintech needed to understand where sensitive data like customer financial records and personal information was stored to comply with PCI-DSS and GDPR regulations.
Conducted a comprehensive audit, mapped data flows, and implemented automated discovery tools, creating a detailed inventory with classification and access control.
Provided full visibility into data handling, ensuring compliance and strengthening data governance to minimize breaches.
Healthcare Provider needed to secure patient data, including medical records and billing, to avoid regulatory violations.
Identified and categorized data, using automated discovery tools across departments to pinpoint storage locations.
Achieved regulatory compliance, improved data retention practices, and secured patient data access.
An E-Commerce Platform needed to track customer data across global platforms to comply with GDPR and CCPA.
Mapped customer data sources, implemented automated tools to track and classify data in various environments.
Enabled compliance with data privacy laws, improved retention strategies, and bolstered security.
A SaaS Provider needed to ensure data protection compliance amid regional expansions.
Conducted an extensive data audit, mapping data flows with automated tools for real-time tracking.
Provided clear data insights, ensuring compliance and securing customer data management.
A Government Agency struggled with managing citizens' sensitive data while meeting regulatory requirements.
Identified data sources and implemented automated tools for data classification across systems and physical records.
Gained comprehensive data visibility, improved access policies, and reduced breach risks.
A Retail Chain needed to track customer data across stores and online to comply with data protection laws.
Mapped data storage, categorized information, and implemented automated tracking tools.
Enhanced data security and compliance, reduced breach risks, and streamlined audit responses.
