Privacy Framework Setup

A data protection management system (DPMS) covers all organizational and technical measures needed for systematic GDPR compliance. Mandatory components include the record of processing activities (Art.

30 GDPR), technical and organizational measures (Art.

32 GDPR), a data retention and deletion policy, data processing agreements with service providers, and processes for data protection impact assessments and data subject rights. ADVISORI structures these components in a modular framework that adapts to your organization’s size and can be built incrementally.

Implementing a baseline data protection management system typically takes three to six months depending on organizational size. You need clear management commitment, a designated data protection officer, and involvement from business units. ADVISORI follows the PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act): we analyze existing structures in the planning phase, implement governance models and technical controls during execution, and continuously review and optimize the system in ongoing operations.

A DPMS (data protection management system) focuses on protecting personal data under GDPR. An ISMS (information security management system) per ISO 27001 protects all information assets. A privacy framework describes the overarching structure of governance, technology, and processes for data protection. In practice, these systems complement each other: organizations with an existing ISMS can certify their DPMS as an extension under ISO 27701. ADVISORI integrates all three layers into a coherent architecture.

Privacy by design means incorporating data protection from the earliest design phase of new systems and processes rather than retrofitting it. When building a privacy framework, this approach ensures that data minimization, purpose limitation, and technical safeguards are part of the system architecture from the start. ADVISORI embeds privacy-by-design methods into development workflows and procurement guidelines so every new project automatically addresses data protection requirements.

DPMS effectiveness can be measured through concrete KPIs: number and severity of data protection incidents, response time for data subject requests, internal audit results, employee training completion rates, and coverage of the processing records. ADVISORI sets up a monitoring system that tracks these metrics automatically and evaluates them in regular management reviews. This lets you identify gaps early and develop the framework systematically.