GDPR Compliance Software That Starts in Code - HoundDog.ai
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GDPR compliance presents significant challenges for privacy teams, particularly in managing Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and overseeing third-party processors as mandated by GDPR Articles 30, 35, and 28. These processes are often manual and cumbersome, relying on continuous communication with application owners and frequent updates to documentation, which can lead to errors and outdated records. The complexity intensifies with the increasing number of applications and development speed, risking non-compliance and difficult audits. HoundDog.ai offers a solution by automating the data mapping process, integrating continuous policy-based violation detection such as PII oversharing with third-party integrations, and maintaining up-to-date compliance documentation. By running a static code scanner as part of the CI pipeline, it ensures real-time tracking of PII data flows, proactive monitoring to catch undocumented changes, and alignment with Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). This approach not only streamlines GDPR compliance but also reduces the risk of costly post-production fixes and ensures third-party accountability by flagging violations before code deployment.
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