Data Flow Mapping for GDPR Compliance
The Complexity of documenting personal data movement
In the context of GDPR Compliance, understanding how data moves is not optional—it's critical. Yet, most teams rely on static Visio diagrams or outdated wiki pages to document these complex systems. The result? maintaining up-to-date Registers of Processing Activities (RoPA).
When the map doesn't match the territory, errors happen. For GDPR Compliance, these errors can be costly/catastrophic.
Why Static Maps Fail
Static documentation is dead the moment it's published.
- It doesn't reflect real-time changes.
- It cannot be filtered or queried.
- It relies on manual updates that nobody has time for.
The Solution: Dynamic Data Lineage Sankey Diagram
Datastripes introduces a "Living Documentation" approach. Instead of drawing boxes and arrows manually, you feed the system your logs, schemas, or transaction data. Datastripes visualizes the flow automatically.
Example: GDPR Compliance in Action
Imagine mapping your documenting personal data movement. With a Data Lineage Sankey Diagram, you can:
- Trace: Click on a data element to seeing its entire journey.
- Diagnose: Spot bottlenecks, breaks, or compliance violations instantly.
- Share: Give stakeholders an interactive link, not a static PDF.
The Outcome: pass audits without panic
By switching to dynamic data flow mapping, you turn a passive documentation chore into an active intelligence tool. You stop guessing where the data went and start controlling it.
Start Mapping Your Data Flows with Datastripes today.