¶ What is a record of processing activities (RoPA)?
A record of processing activities (RoPA) is a documented overview of how an organization processes personal data. It is required under GDPR (Article 30) and must include information such as:
The purpose of the processing
The types of personal data being processed
Who the data is shared with
How long the data is retained
Technical and organizational security measures
The record helps organizations comply with data protection regulations and demonstrate accountability.