Complete GDPR and SOX Compliance Implementation #98
Description
Complete GDPR and SOX Compliance Implementation
Overview
While significant progress has been made on GDPR and SOX compliance (auth.log fixes completed), several critical gaps remain before full compliance can be achieved.
Current Status ✅
- auth.log: Critical PII/token exposure issues resolved
- all.log: No major violations detected
- Code fixes: Masking utilities implemented and working
Critical Gaps Requiring Immediate Action 🔴
1. Log Integrity and Tamper Protection (SOX)
- Problem: Logs can be modified/deleted without detection
- Solution: Implement log signing/hashing and immutable storage
- Priority: Critical - Required for SOX audit trail integrity
2. Data Processing Legal Basis Documentation (GDPR)
- Problem: No documented legal basis for processing user data
- Solution: Complete Data Processing Impact Assessment (DPIA)
- Priority: Critical - Required for GDPR compliance
3. Breach Notification Procedures (GDPR)
- Problem: No documented 72-hour breach notification procedures
- Solution: Create incident response and notification procedures
- Priority: Critical - Legal requirement
High Priority Items 🟡
Data Management
- Implement automated log retention policies (90-day for operational, 7-year for audit)
- Create user data deletion mechanism (Right to Erasure)
- Develop privacy policy and user data notices
Audit Controls
- Complete access control audit trail implementation
- Document change management controls
- Implement log archival procedures
Medium Priority Items 🟡
Technical Improvements
- Structured JSON logging with compliance tagging
- Automated compliance monitoring in CI/CD
- Centralized log monitoring (SIEM)
Governance
- Assign Data Protection Officer (DPO)
- Employee GDPR/SOX training program
- Third-party vendor compliance review (AWS, etc.)