The GfDDE data protection seal of approval shows your customers, business partners and applicants that your company takes the protection of personal data seriously – tested and confirmed by certified experts.
It stands as a visible symbol of trust, representing verified reliability, transparency, and proven compliance in handling sensitive information. At the same time, it confirms that your company has introduced, effectively implemented, and sustainably embedded an appropriate level of data protection within the organization – verified through a dedicated audit by our certified data protection experts.
The GfDDE data protection seal of approval is neither for sale nor a purely theoretical, formal certificate. It is reserved exclusively for our clients and customers for whom we have assumed the role of data protection officer or information security officer. It is only awarded after our certified data protection experts have conducted a structured audit to verify that your company has implemented, established, and sustainably implemented the core requirements of the GDPR and an appropriate level of data protection.
With our data protection seal of approval, we confirm that your company has implemented the key requirements of the GDPR. Our experts systematically examine the following areas as part of a dedicated data protection audit:
Fulfillment of the obligations pursuant to Art. 30 GDPR – maintenance, completeness and up-to-dateness of the record of processing activities
Implementation and documentation of appropriate technical and organizational measures (TOMs) pursuant to Article 32 GDPR for the processing of personal data
Erfüllung der Anforderungen der DSGVO an die Übermittlung personenbezogener Daten gem. Art. 6, 26, 28, 44 ff. DSGVO
Establishment of appropriate processes to safeguard and fulfill data subject rights pursuant to Articles 15-22 GDPR
Ensuring the confidentiality of data and data processing in accordance with Article 5 GDPR
Compliance with the data protection principles pursuant to Art. 5 GDPR
This is how the certification mark works
The data protection seal of approval is awarded for one year after a successful audit and can then be used by you specifically in your corporate communications.
Request an audit
You contact us, we discuss the process and then start the data protection audit for your company.
Pass audit
Our certified experts will specifically review the implementation of the GDPR requirements in the aforementioned areas and support you in addressing any remaining open issues.
Receiving the seal
Upon successful completion, you will receive the GfDDE data protection seal of approval for one year.
Renew annually
The seal is renewed every year as part of an updated audit, thus always remaining current.
Show your commitment to data privacy
Das Siegel ist ein vielseitig einsetzbares Kommunikationsmittel – überall dort, wo Sie Vertrauen schaffen und Kompetenz demonstrieren möchten.
Website
Integrate the seal prominently on your website – for example, in the footer next to privacy policy and legal notice, or on a separate privacy page.
Email-Signature
Place the seal in your email signature to underline your commitment to data protection in every communication.
Partner and suppliers
Actively demonstrate to business partners and suppliers that you have integrated the GDPR requirements into your company and that they can rely on it.
Applicants and employees
Gain the trust of applicants and strengthen your employer brand – because genuine data protection is also a real argument in the competition for talent.
Note: The GfDDE data protection seal of approval is not an official product certificate according to ISO or any other standard, but a practical symbol of trust that documents that your company has implemented an appropriate level of data protection and actively maintains it – accompanied by certified data protection officers.
Ready for your data privacy seal of approval?
Contact us – we will explain the exact procedure, answer all your questions and start the audit together.
