RGPDPublished on July 6, 20266 min read
GDPR and endpoints: the technical measures regulators expect
GDPR mandates 'appropriate' security measures. The concrete translation on endpoints: encryption, MFA, lock, access management and updates.
GDPR Article 32 requires 'appropriate technical and organizational measures' to protect personal data. The text stays deliberately general — but on endpoints, the expectations are well identified.
The measures expected on endpoints
- Encryption of devices and removable media.
- Strong authentication (MFA) and automatic lock.
- Patch management and up-to-date antivirus.
- Control and logging of data access.
- Ability to remotely wipe a lost or stolen device.
In case of an audit or a breach, you must be able to demonstrate these measures were in place. A dated report, per framework, makes the difference between a fine and a simple observation.
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