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Scale Your DSAR Processes

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Use this checklist to evaluate your DSAR tools and determine if you are ready to begin fulfilling DSARs at scale.

Step 1: Intake + Initiate

Our centralized intake process...

verifies user identity
starts a countdown for responding (e.g., 30 days)

The internal dashboard includes...

The customer-facing UI provides...

options for users to submit a DSAR
confirmation when the request is received
status updates
an explanation in the event of partial data fulfillment
an explanation in the event of denial
instructions for an appeals process when necessary
an option to download a DSAR report once the request has been completed

Step 2: Discover

Our data discovery tool...

includes automation that runs on a regular interval
uses a robust identity infrastructure
facilitates continuous discovery
generates query templates and API calls

Step 3: Collect + Review

Our database...

was selected based on the amount of data we store
initiates automatic deletion of stored data after a predefined interval

We have reviewing tools with...

redaction capabilities
deduplication capabilities

Step 4: Deliver

Access to our DSAR systems is...

only granted to essential employees
only accessible via multi-factor authentication
logged and monitored

Our delivery mechanisms...

allow users to download their DSAR report from their account
trigger automatic deletion of DSAR reports after the retention period expires
inform our users of the days left to download their DSAR report

Step 5: Audit Trial

Our audit service...

maintains a trail for potential audits
creates metadata for every DSAR request
verifies DSAR accuracy
ensures DSARs were created and accessed legitimately

If your company has already begun to automate and scale your DSAR processes

Step 6: Automate, Orchestrate, + Scale

Our solution includes...

automated data discovery
automated data classification
a robust identify framework
a distributed orchestration tool
efficient capture, tracking, and logging of incoming DSAR requests
pipeline orchestration and automation
capability to adapt over time

Next Steps:

Where are there gaps in your DSAR tools? Assess any unchecked boxes and make a plan. Engage your stakeholders to determine what tools you need to add to your automation process and which tools need to be improved.

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