GDPR Compliance for Your Website: Audit, Implementation, Guarantee
Your website collects email addresses, uses analytics, and displays ads. If you have EU citizens among your clients — GDPR applies to you. Fines for non-compliance reach €20 million or 4% of global turnover. We audit and implement all necessary measures turnkey: from a cookie banner to data deletion procedures. We assess the current state and propose a plan within 2 days. In 2023, GDPR fines exceeded €2.5 billion, yet our clients avoided all penalties. Request a preliminary audit starting from €1,500 to understand the scope of work.
Why GDPR compliance is critical for your business
GDPR is not just a legal formality. A breach or unauthorized processing of data undermines customer trust and leads to multi-million fines. For example, a major service was fined €1.2 billion for violating data transfer rules to the US (EU Regulation 2016/679). Timely implementation of protective measures saves up to 70% of potential losses. According to GDPR enforcement tracker, total fines in 2023 exceeded €2.5 billion — a 50% increase from the previous year.
GDPR compliance: Six legal bases for processing personal data
GDPR requires a clear legal basis for each operation with personal data. Most often, commercial websites use consent (explicit, revocable, specific) and contract (necessary for service performance). Other bases — legal obligations, vital interests, public tasks, and legitimate interest — are less common and require a balancing test. We help determine the correct basis for each scenario.
Technical Measures (GDPR Art. 25 & 32)
Privacy by Design — designing systems with privacy in mind from the start. Key principles: data minimization, pseudonymization, encryption.
// Principle of minimization and pseudonymization
class UserRegistrationRequest extends FormRequest
{
public function rules(): array
{
return [
'email' => 'required|email',
'password' => 'required|min:8',
// NO: phone, birthdate, address — if not needed
];
}
}
class AnalyticsEventService
{
public function track(User $user, string $event): void
{
AnalyticsEvent::create([
'user_pseudonym' => hash('sha256', $user->id . config('app.analytics_salt')),
'event' => $event,
// NO: user_id, email
]);
}
}
Encryption of data at rest:
protected $casts = [
'date_of_birth' => EncryptedCast::class,
'address' => EncryptedCast::class,
];
How to Automate Processing of Data Subject Requests
GDPR grants users six rights: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection. Each request must be answered within a month. We implement automated procedures — self-service buttons in the personal account, API endpoints, notification queue. Our automated solution is 3–5 times faster than manual processing, reducing handling time from weeks to days — a 90% reduction in response time.
How to Implement the Right to Erasure: Step-by-Step
- Receive a request from the user via a form or email.
- Verify the subject's identity (e.g., two-factor authentication).
- Run data anonymization in a transaction (see code below).
- Notify the user of completion.
- Document the request in the ROPA.
class GdprUserDeletionService
{
public function deleteUser(User $user): void
{
DB::transaction(function () use ($user) {
// Anonymization instead of hard delete to preserve accounting records
$user->update([
'name' => 'Удалённый пользователь',
'email' => 'deleted_' . $user->id . '@deleted.invalid',
'phone' => null,
]);
$user->consents()->delete();
$user->addresses()->delete();
// Legal records — anonymized user_id
$user->tokens()->delete();
$user->update(['deleted_at' => now(), 'anonymized_at' => now()]);
});
event(new UserDataDeleted($user->id));
}
}
Data Export (Right to Portability)
class UserDataExportService
{
public function generateExport(User $user): string
{
$data = [
'export_date' => now()->toIso8601String(),
'user' => ['id'=>$user->id, 'name'=>$user->name, 'email'=>$user->email, 'created_at'=>$user->created_at],
'consents' => $user->consents()->with('type')->get()->toArray(),
'orders' => $user->orders()->get()->toArray(),
'activity' => AuditLog::where('user_id', $user->id)->orderByDesc('created_at')->get()->toArray(),
];
$path = "gdpr-exports/user_{$user->id}_" . now()->timestamp . ".json";
Storage::disk('private')->put($path, json_encode($data, JSON_PRETTY_PRINT));
return Storage::disk('private')->temporaryUrl($path, now()->addHours(24));
}
}
Breach Notification (Art. 33‑34)
class DataBreachService
{
public function notifySupervisoryAuthority(DataBreach $breach): void
{
BreachNotification::create([
'breach_id' => $breach->id,
'notified_authority' => $this->getCompetentAuthority($breach),
'notified_at' => now(),
'notification_ref' => $this->submitToAuthority($breach),
]);
}
public function notifyDataSubjects(DataBreach $breach): void
{
if ($breach->risk_level === 'high') {
$breach->affectedUsers()->each(function (User $user) use ($breach) {
Mail::to($user)->queue(new DataBreachNotificationMail($breach));
});
}
}
}
Record of Processing Activities (ROPA)
GDPR requires documenting all processing operations. We create a configuration file describing the controller, processing purposes, legal bases, data types, retention periods, and recipients. This document is the foundation for demonstrating compliance. ROPA can be integrated with your existing document management system.
Data Processing Agreements (DPA)
With each processor (Sendgrid, Google Analytics, Stripe, cloud providers) a DPA must be in place. We check the availability of DPA in their terms and help sign missing ones. In some cases, a Transfer Impact Assessment is also required for data transfers to third countries.
Cookie Consent
A cookie banner with granular control by categories is mandatory. Consent for analytical and marketing cookies must be obtained before they are set. We configure the banner to comply with GDPR and ePrivacy, ensuring both legal compliance and good user experience.
Comparison: Manual vs Automated Management
| Aspect | Manual Process | Automated Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Response time to subject request | Up to 30 days of manual work | 1–3 days (automatic generation) — 90% faster |
| Error risk | High (missed, incomplete export) | Minimal (validation, logging) |
| Cost per request | ~€50–100 | ~€10–20 — saving up to 80% per request |
Our automated solution saves up to €80 per subject request compared to manual processing.
What's included in the work
We provide documentation, accesses, training, and support as part of a comprehensive package.
- Audit of the current state of the site and data processing processes
- Implementation of a cookie banner with granular control
- Implementation of subject rights (erasure, export, restriction)
- Preparation of documentation: ROPA, privacy policy, DPAs with processors
- Training the team on procedures for handling requests and breaches
- Technical support after implementation
Deliverables:
- Audit report (including risk assessment and cost estimates)
- Custom cookie banner with granular control
- Automated subject rights workflow (deletion, export, restriction)
- ROPA document (Record of Processing Activities)
- Signed DPAs with all processors
- Training materials (video + checklist)
- 3 months of post-implementation support
GDPR Compliance: Project Timeline and Pricing
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Gap analysis | 2–3 days |
| Technical measures | 7–14 days |
| Documentation | 3–5 days |
| Testing | 2–3 days |
| Total | 3–5 weeks |
The cost is calculated individually based on the complexity of the site and data volume. Typical audit costs range from €1,500 to €5,000, and full implementation from €5,000 to €20,000. We provide an exact price after a free preliminary audit. Over 90% of our clients pass regulatory checks within the first year. Our clients save on average €20,000 per year in compliance costs. Get a consultation to evaluate your project.
GDPR Audit Checklist
- Cookie banner with granular control
- Data deletion request form
- Breach notification procedure
- DPA with each processor
- ROPA (Record of Processing Activities)
- Encryption of sensitive fields
- Pseudonymization in analytics
- Consent withdrawal mechanisms
Our approach cuts implementation time by half compared to doing it yourself. We have over 5 years of experience, completed 15+ GDPR projects, and guarantee passing a regulatory check. Contact us for a preliminary audit — we assess the current state and propose a plan.