GDPR checker for UK startups

Upload your privacy policy, contract or DPIA notes to our AI-powered GDPR checker and get a clear, actionable compliance risk summary in minutes. Moreover, our GDPR checker provides suggested fixes you can apply today, specifically designed for UK and EU businesses.

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Instant GDPR Analysis

  • Lawful basis compliance check
  • Special category data review
  • International transfer validation
  • DPIA requirement screening
  • Security measures assessment
  • Plain-English recommendations

How the GDPR checker works

Get your GDPR compliance report in minutes with our AI-powered analysis.

1

Upload Document

Upload your privacy policy, contract, or processing summary in PDF or DOCX format. Documents are processed securely.

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AI Analysis

Our GDPR checker analyses clauses against UK GDPR principles (lawfulness, purpose limitation, data minimisation, security, and more).

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Get Your Report

Receive Red/Amber/Green findings with plain-English fixes and sample wording you can implement immediately.

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Export & Share

Export your report to PDF/DOCX or share a link internally with your team for collaborative compliance work.

Average time to first result: 20–60 seconds

Why UK Startups Choose Our GDPR Checker

Our GDPR checker is specifically built for resource-constrained startups navigating complex compliance requirements. Unlike generic compliance tools, our GDPR checker understands UK-specific regulations including UK GDPR, IDTA, UK Addendum, and ICO guidance. As a result, you get recommendations tailored to your jurisdiction and business needs.

⚡ Fast Analysis

Within 20-60 seconds, our GDPR checker analyzes your documents against all key UK and EU GDPR requirements. Consequently, you can make informed decisions quickly.

🎯 Startup-Focused

Designed specifically for startups with limited legal resources. In addition, our GDPR checker provides practical, actionable recommendations you can implement without hiring expensive consultants.

🔍 Comprehensive Coverage

Our GDPR checker examines lawful basis, special category data, international transfers, DPIAs, security measures, and more. Meanwhile, it flags both high-risk issues and best practices.

What our GDPR checker flags

Comprehensive analysis covering all key GDPR requirements with specific focus on UK startup compliance needs.

✅ Lawful Basis (Art. 6)

GDPR checker verifies consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, and legitimate interests. Furthermore, it ensures each is matched per processing purpose with proper documentation as required by EU GDPR Article 6.

🔒 Special-Category Data (Art. 9)

Assessment of valid conditions for processing health, biometric, genetic data and other special categories. Moreover, this includes explicit consent and employment law provisions.

📖 Transparency (Arts. 12–14)

Review of privacy notice clarity, purpose detail, recipient disclosure, retention periods, data subject rights, and contact information completeness. Consequently, our GDPR checker ensures you meet all transparency obligations.

📋 Data Subject Rights (Arts. 15–22)

Verification of procedures for access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and automated decision-making rights implementation.

🛡️ Security (Art. 32)

Assessment of technical and organisational measures, encryption standards, access controls, breach response procedures, and supplier due diligence practices.

🌐 International Transfers (Ch. V)

Review of Standard Contractual Clauses, UK IDTA/Addendum usage, Transfer Risk Assessments, and adequacy decision compliance. In addition, this includes EU-US/UK-US Data Privacy Framework requirements.

GDPR Checker: Risk Indicators to Watch

Key warning signs and best practices our GDPR checker looks for in your documentation.

🚨 Red Flags (High Risk)

  • "Catch-all" lawful basis or mixing multiple bases for one purpose
  • Processing special-category data without a valid Art. 9 condition
  • No RoPA, or missing recipients/retention/security fields
  • International transfers without SCCs/IDTA/Addendum or TRA/TIA
  • No DPIA where there's profiling, large-scale monitoring, or large-scale special data
  • Non-essential cookies without clear, prior consent

✅ Green Flags (Good Practice)

  • One lawful basis per purpose, explained in your notice
  • Narrow purpose + data minimisation + defined retention schedule
  • Signed DPA with all Art. 28 elements; security mapped to Art. 32
  • DPIA screening log; full DPIA where required
  • Up-to-date ROPA for controller and processor roles
  • Transfer mechanism documented (SCCs + TIA / IDTA or UK Addendum; DPF where applicable)

Sample GDPR Checker Report

See what your compliance report will look like with actionable insights and specific recommendations from our GDPR checker.

Privacy Policy & RoPA Extract Analysis

Amber – Safe with Edits

Key Findings

Lawful basis: Legitimate interests used broadly without LIA summary.
Special-category data: Recruiting health data noted; no Art. 9 condition.
RoPA: Security measures/retention missing for 2 processes.
International transfers: US vendor listed; no UK Addendum noted.

Suggested Fixes

  • Add a one-line LIA summary per legitimate interest purpose in the privacy notice
  • For health data in recruitment, use explicit consent or employment law condition and document it
  • Expand RoPA with recipients, retention, and Art. 32 controls
  • Add UK Addendum (or IDTA) to EU SCCs; attach TIA summary; reference EU-US DPF if applicable
  • Implement proper cookie banner with opt-in for non-essential cookies

Disclaimer: Automated checks support compliance work; they are not legal advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our GDPR Checker

Get answers to common questions about GDPR compliance and our GDPR checker service.

Does this cover both UK GDPR and EU GDPR?

Yes—your report flags UK/EU differences, especially for international transfers (IDTA/UK Addendum vs EU SCCs, plus EU-US DPF). We help you understand which mechanisms apply based on your data flows and business operations.

When processing is likely high-risk (e.g., profiling, systematic monitoring, large-scale special data). We screen against the triggers and link to ICO criteria to help you determine if a full DPIA is required for your specific use case.

Required if you’re a public body, or your core activities involve large-scale systematic monitoring or large-scale special-category/criminal data. Otherwise, appointing a DPO-equivalent contact is still good practice and we’ll help you assess your specific requirements.

Notify the authority without undue delay and where feasible within 72 hours; tell individuals if there is a high risk to their rights and freedoms. We check if your documentation covers breach response procedures adequately.

Under PECR, obtain consent for non-essential cookies and explain what they do; align consent with GDPR standards. We analyze your cookie policy and banner implementation for compliance with both PECR and GDPR requirements.

Yes. Documents are processed using enterprise-grade encryption, analyzed in secure cloud environments, and automatically deleted after analysis. We never store your documents permanently or use them for training purposes.

Our reports include sample wording and practical implementation guidance. For complex issues or ongoing compliance support, we can connect you with qualified data protection consultants who specialize in startup compliance needs.

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