{"id":1303,"date":"2026-03-16T11:15:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gfdde.de\/?page_id=1303"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:12:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:12:54","slug":"gfdde_datenschutz-pruefsiegel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gfdde.de\/en\/gfdde_datenschutz-pruefsiegel\/","title":{"rendered":"GfDDE Data Protection Seal of Approval"},"content":{"rendered":"
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GfDDE Data Protection Seal of Approval<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Data protection made visible \u2013 the independent data protection seal of approval<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The GfDDE data protection seal of approval shows your customers, business partners and applicants that your company takes the protection of personal data seriously \u2013 tested and confirmed by certified experts.<\/p>

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 \u2013 verified through a dedicated audit by our certified data protection experts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The path to the seal<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The data protection audit at a glance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tImplementation and documentation of appropriate technical and organizational measures (TOMs) pursuant to Article 32 GDPR for the processing of personal data\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEstablishment of appropriate processes to safeguard and fulfill data subject rights pursuant to Articles 15-22 GDPR\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Validity period & usage<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This is how the certification mark works<\/strong><\/p>

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.<\/p>

Request an audit<\/strong><\/p>

You contact us, we discuss the process and then start the data protection audit for your company.<\/p>

Pass audit<\/strong><\/p>

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.<\/p>

Receiving the seal<\/strong><\/p>

Upon successful completion, you will receive the GfDDE data protection seal of approval for one year.<\/p>

Renew annually<\/strong><\/p>

The seal is renewed every year as part of an updated audit, thus always remaining current.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Application possibilities<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Show your commitment to data privacy<\/strong><\/p>

Das Siegel ist ein vielseitig einsetzbares Kommunikationsmittel \u2013 \u00fcberall dort, wo Sie Vertrauen schaffen und Kompetenz demonstrieren m\u00f6chten.<\/p>

Website<\/strong><\/p>

Integrate the seal prominently on your website \u2013 for example, in the footer next to privacy policy and legal notice, or on a separate privacy page.<\/p>

Email-Signature<\/strong><\/p>

Place the seal in your email signature to underline your commitment to data protection in every communication.<\/p>

Partner and suppliers<\/strong><\/p>

Actively demonstrate to business partners and suppliers that you have integrated the GDPR requirements into your company and that they can rely on it.<\/p>

Applicants and employees<\/strong><\/p>

Gain the trust of applicants and strengthen your employer brand \u2013 because genuine data protection is also a real argument in the competition for talent.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Note:<\/strong>\u00a0The 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 \u2013 accompanied by certified data protection officers.<\/p>

Ready for your data privacy seal of approval?<\/strong><\/p>

Contact us \u2013 we will explain the exact procedure, answer all your questions and start the audit together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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