Data Privacy Policy Compliance Checklist

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Data Mapping & Inventory

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Identify all data collected, processed, and stored within logistics operations. This includes data related to customers, employees, vendors, delivery locations, and goods.

Describe all types of personal data collected related to customers (e.g., name, address, contact details, order history, tracking information).

Describe all types of personal data collected related to employees (e.g., name, address, contact details, payroll information, performance data).

Describe all types of personal data collected related to vendors/suppliers (e.g., contact details, payment information, contract terms).

Which data categories are collected via website/app forms?

Estimated number of customer records stored.

Primary method of data storage (e.g., cloud database, on-premise servers, spreadsheets).

Upload a diagram or flow chart illustrating data flow within logistics operations.

Consent & Notice

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Ensure compliance with consent requirements for data collection and processing, and provide clear and transparent privacy notices to relevant parties (customers, employees, vendors).

Draft Customer Privacy Notice for Logistics Services

Consent Method for Customer Data Collection (e.g., opt-in, implied consent)

Summary of Key Information Provided in Privacy Notice (to ensure clarity)

Example Customer Consent Form (if applicable)

Method of Providing Notice to Customers (e.g., website, email, in-person)

Date Last Updated Customer Privacy Notice

Data Subject Rights Management

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Establish procedures to handle data subject requests, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, and data portability.

Data Subject Request Type

Data Subject Request Details

Data Subject Identification Information

Request Received Date

Response Deadline

Response Sent Date

Response Status

Response Details / Explanation

Supporting Documentation

Data Security & Protection

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Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction throughout the logistics lifecycle.

Encryption Strength (in bits)

Data Security Measures Implemented (Select all that apply)

Description of Physical Security Measures for Warehouses/Distribution Centers

Type of Access Control Used

Date of Last Vulnerability Scan

Upload Results of Latest Penetration Testing Report

Number of Failed Login Attempts Before Account Lockout

Detailed Description of Data Masking or Pseudonymization Techniques Used (if applicable)

Vendor & Third-Party Management

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Assess and manage the data privacy practices of all vendors and third-party providers involved in logistics operations (e.g., transportation providers, warehouse management systems, delivery services).

Vendor Privacy Risk Assessment Performed?

Summary of Vendor Data Processing Activities

Vendor Privacy Policy/Agreement

Vendor Data Processing Agreement (DPA) in Place?

Description of Vendor Security Measures

Number of Vendors Requiring Ongoing Monitoring

Data Categories Processed by Vendors (Select All That Apply)

Date of Last Vendor Privacy Assessment

Cross-Border Data Transfers

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Address compliance requirements for transferring personal data across international borders, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Are cross-border data transfers required for logistics operations?

Which countries do data transfers occur to?

If 'Other' selected above, specify the countries:

What transfer mechanism is used (e.g., SCCs, Binding Corporate Rules, Adequacy Decision)?

If 'Other' selected above, specify the transfer mechanism:

Upload documentation of the transfer mechanism (e.g., SCCs copy, BCR approval document)

Describe the data minimization and pseudonymization measures in place for cross-border transfers.

Date of last review/update of cross-border transfer documentation.

Employee Training & Awareness

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Provide regular training to employees on data privacy policies, procedures, and best practices related to logistics operations.

Have you reviewed the latest Data Privacy Policy?

Briefly describe your understanding of key data privacy principles (e.g., data minimization, purpose limitation).

Which types of personal data do you regularly handle in your role?

Are you familiar with the process for reporting a suspected data privacy breach?

Date of last Data Privacy Training Completion

Describe a situation where you had to consider data privacy in your work, and how you handled it.

Do you know who to contact for data privacy-related questions or concerns?

Incident Response & Breach Notification

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Develop and maintain an incident response plan to address data breaches and ensure timely notification to relevant stakeholders and regulatory bodies as required.

Date of Incident Discovery

Time of Incident Discovery

Detailed Description of Incident

Incident Category (e.g., Malware, Unauthorized Access, Lost Device)

Estimated Number of Records Affected

Data Types Involved (e.g., Customer Data, Employee Data)

Containment Steps Taken

Notification Parties Involved (Check all that apply)

Date of Notification to Affected Parties

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Maintain comprehensive records of data processing activities, consent records, privacy notices, risk assessments, and other relevant documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Last Policy Review Date

Summary of Changes Made During Last Review

Copy of Current Data Privacy Policy Document

Number of Data Subject Requests Received (Last 12 Months)

Number of Data Subject Requests Successfully Completed (Last 12 Months)

Description of Data Processing Agreements with Key Vendors

Types of Personal Data Processed (Select all that apply)

Record of Data Breach Incident Responses (if applicable)

Data Mapping Documentation (e.g., spreadsheet)

Policy Review & Updates

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Establish a process for periodic review and updates to the data privacy policy and associated procedures to reflect changes in regulations, business practices, and technology.

Last Policy Review Date

Summary of Changes Made During Review

Frequency of Policy Review (in months)

Triggering Events for Review (Select All that Apply)

Attach Previous Version of Policy

Rationale for Review Frequency

Next Scheduled Review Date

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