12 Top GDPR Tools – it’s not too late!!
GDPR? May 25th? Did I miss something? Is my door about to get knocked down as the GDPR police shut down our business?
Ok, that’s extreme. And of course, I’m aware of the new General Data Protection Regulations, give due credit AND actually believe while it has caused some short-term pain to organisations implementing the required changes it will actually improve things, massively.
Not just for those that deserve to have complete control over their own confidential and even not-so-confidential information (everyone) but also businesses. Your message will have far less noise to cut through (my inbox, is eerily empty nowadays, thankfully!) but your message will also be going to those that actually want to hear from you. Focusing on better quality customers will improve your bottom line.
I just can’t see the negative in that. For everyone.
I have noticed, with May 25th having passed, there seems to be no support for businesses to retrospectively implement the required changes to become GDPR compliant, the marketing, warnings and so on are slowly disappearing.
I’m expecting there will likely be a grace period rather than strict enforcement from May 25th as long as you can clearly show, the actions you have taken prior to May 25th and thereafter to become complaint.
Don’t get me wrong, the new regulations are now in force, and you should already be compliant, I’m just suggesting – you may not have had your business closed on May 26th for not being 100% perfect that will change at some point obviously – just respect those you interact with and treat their information like you would expect yours to be treated and make sure you give people the opportunity to opt-out and opt-in.
So, what about the businesses that have just woken from hibernation and missed the memo?
Well, I’ve accumulated a list of 12 top GDPR tools you can use if you are not yet compliant, or you are not sure if you are to get your business GDPR compliant and a small review below each one! I truly hope this is helpful for both your business but also your customers.
12 Tools to help your business now:
Iubenda for GDPR helps you become GDPR compliant by generating a self-updating privacy and cookie policy for your site and app.
Super cool tool, that helps you by providing a fully searchable version of the 11 chapters and 99 articles of GDPR text!
Simple examples of GDPR compliant email copy.
4. GDPR Checker by Siftery Track
Simple tool to help you check if your vendors are also GDPR compliant.
‘GDPR Form’ helps you stay on top of all your GDPR requests as well as monitor the progress and simplify internal follow-ups.
A tool to help you track the GDPR compliance of your SaaS vendors.
3-week action plan to get your business GDPR ready.
Quiz based tool to help you evaluate your company’s current GDPR compliance.
Congratulations, you are GDPR compliant! You can use these badges to display your compliance on your website.
10. Axeptio – GDPR Consent Collection Done Right
Interesting third-party tool that collects and stores your users consents for you.
11. The GDPR Compliance Checklist
Love this one, simple, easy to understand checklist to make sure you are GDPR compliant.
A tool that helps you to verify your website or app’s compliance with GDPR as well as providing you recommendations on how to become compliant.
GDPR is a new regulation, but privacy first thinking should now be the new standard and taken into account in all business decisions. Take care of your customers. Respect their information and give them complete control, always. You’ll end up with a more efficient business and I suspect, happier customers – who have chosen to interact with your business.