GDPR Requirements for Fintech

General Data Protection Regulation guidance tailored to Fintech. Align your controls, testing cadence, and evidence to avoid penalties.

Regular testing required, typically annualPenalties: Up to €20M or 4% of global annual revenueIndustries: 4

PCI DSS compliance mandatory for card processing

Multiple regulatory frameworks overlapping

High-value target for sophisticated attackers

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Required controls and tests

Testing cadence: Regular testing required, typically annual

Evidence: Map findings to PCI DSS, SOC 2, SOX, GDPR

Risk areas: penetration-testing, vciso-services, red-team-assessment

What to prepare

PCI DSS audit approaching

Partnership requiring security attestation

Series B+ funding with institutional investors

FAQs

Does GDPR apply to Fintech?

EU regulation on data protection and privacy It is commonly required or expected for Fintech organizations.

How often should Fintech companies test for GDPR?

Regular testing required, typically annual

What penalties are relevant for Fintech?

Up to €20M or 4% of global annual revenue

Align testing, evidence, and remediation to your regulator and auditor expectations.