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What’s the Difference Between Article 30, Extended and Processor RoPA?

Your platform supports three types of RoPA exports. Each is designed for a different use case or legal role.

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1. Standard Article 30 RoPA (Controller)

This is the official version you use for compliance:

  • Follows the structure of GDPR Article 30(1)
  • Includes data subject types, categories, recipients, legal basis and retention

2. Extended RoPA (Internal Use)

Adds helpful internal fields:

  • Linked systems
  • Risk classification
  • Security measures
  • Task/validation info

Tip: Use this version for internal quality checks or management reporting.

3. Processor RoPA (Article 30(2))

If you are a data processor, this version documents:

  • Instructions from the controller
  • Security measures implemented
  • Sub-processors used

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