Guide to Data Protection Auditing - What is a Data Protection Audit?


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The Audit method (print ref: Part 2)

The purpose of this part of the Audit guide is to explain the background to the two-part audit methodology that is used by the Commissioner as the basis for conducting assessments of how organisations handle the processing of personal data. We will also describe the options available to the Auditor when conducting the different categories of Data Protection Audits and outline the key concepts behind the methodology.

Background to the Audit method

The Audit Method
How Audit Categories fit into the Audit method
Stage 1: Adequacy Audit
Stage 2: Compliance Audit
Evidence sought for each stage
Gathering evidence

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