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Data Inventory and Mapping

Rebecca Herold
This document breaks down how organizations like yours should approach Data Inentory and Mapping by creating an accurate, up‑to‑date view of what data exists; how it moves; and who processes it across systems, products and services.

This Principle underscores that maintaining data inventories and flow maps is essential for identifying and managing privacy‑related security risks. This visibility enables teams to meet obligations like RoPA, DSARs and vendor oversight while enforcing governance and lifecycle controls.

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