Article 42 of the GDPR: Certification
Article 42 of the GDPR: Certification
Summary
Article 42 of the GDPR provides for the possibility of use certification mechanisms to demonstrate compliance with the regulations. These voluntary certifications allow organizations to promote their data protection efforts.
Article 42 of the GDPR explained
Member States, supervisory authorities or European bodies may encourage the development of GDPR certifications. These allow:
- Prove the conformity of specific processing (security, minimization, personal rights...);
- Distinguish between trusted service providers (hosts, publishers, subcontractors...);
- Promote transparency towards users.
Certification is issued by a accredited organization, for a maximum period of 3 years, renewable.
Why is this article important for your GDPR compliance?
Certification allows you to structure and enhance your compliance process. She is one guarantee of seriousness for your customers, partners and users, and can be one competitive advantage, particularly in calls for tenders.
How to comply with Article 42 of the GDPR?
- Find out about the GDPR certifications available (e.g. SecNumCloud, CNIL Label, Europrivacy...);
- Analyze their scope and requirements;
- Prepare a compliance plan aligned with certification criteria;
- Use an accredited body for auditing and monitoring.
Examples of application of Article 42 of the GDPR
- A host obtains GDPR certification on the security of its data centers;
- A SaaS platform communicates its compliance with a European data protection framework;
- A marketing service provider obtains a GDPR label to reassure its customers.
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