GDPR Technical Audits
Technical Safeguards for Legal Compliance
GDPR is not just a legal document or a checkbox on your website; it is a strict technical standard for how your business handles information. Many Irish SMEs believe they are compliant because they have a signed privacy policy, but the Data Protection Commission (DPC) looks at your technical reality.
If your office Wi-Fi is unencrypted, if staff are using personal Dropbox accounts for client files, or if your laptops aren’t locked down, you are in breach of the law. A DigiHelp GDPR Technical Audit bridges the gap between legal paperwork and actual digital security, ensuring your business is protected from both hackers and heavy regulatory fines.
Ensuring Your Data Storage Meets Legal Requirements
Our audit dives deep into the “plumbing” of your business. we don’t just ask if you have a policy; we verify how you actually store, move, and delete data. We identify where your sensitive client information lives and implement the technical safeguards—like encryption and multi-factor authentication—required by Irish and EU law to keep that data private.
Our Compliance Process
We turn complex legal requirements into a straightforward technical roadmap. We make sure your technology works for you, not against you, in the eyes of the law.
1. End-to-End Data Encryption
Under GDPR, encryption is a primary safeguard. We ensure that sensitive data is encrypted “at rest” (on your servers and laptops) and “in transit” (when sent via email). If an encrypted laptop is lost or stolen, the data remains unreadable to the thief, which can significantly reduce your legal liability and reporting requirements.
2. Access Control & Identity Management
Who has access to your payroll? Who can download your entire client list? We implement the “Principle of Least Privilege,” ensuring staff only have access to the data they need to perform their jobs. We set up secure audit trails so you can see exactly who accessed what and when—a key requirement for any formal GDPR investigation.
3. Shadow IT Cleanup & Secure Disposal
Employees often use unauthorized “Shadow IT” (like personal Gmail or WhatsApp) to move company files because it’s convenient. We identify these leaks and provide secure, compliant alternatives. Furthermore, we ensure that when data needs to be deleted, it is wiped using professional standards, ensuring it can never be recovered by unauthorized parties.
Stay Compliant and Secure
In 2026, a data breach is a massive financial and legal liability. Fines for non-compliance can reach up to 4% of your annual turnover, but the damage to your reputation can be even costlier. A DigiHelp audit is an investment in your company’s survival. It gives you the documentation you need to prove to regulators, insurers, and clients that you take their privacy seriously.
- Avoid Fines: Identify technical non-compliance before the DPC does.
- Win More Business: Show your clients that their data is protected by enterprise-grade security.
- Protect Your Brand: Prevent the “Data Breach” notification that kills customer trust.
Request a GDPR Technical Audit
Don’t wait for a letter from the Data Protection Commission to find out your technology isn’t compliant. Protect your reputation, your clients, and your wallet with a professional technical review.
