What is Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and why your business needs one now?

Understanding how your company collects, uses, and shares personal data is no longer optional — it's a legal obligation. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about ROPA (Record of Processing Activities) — a core requirement under data protection laws like the GDPR (Article 30), CPRA, PIPEDA, and Gulf frameworks like Saudi Arabia’s PDPL, UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. 45, and Bahrain’s Personal Data Protection Law.

Whether you’re a small startup or a multinational enterprise, regulators now expect you to maintain a complete, up-to-date ROPA that clearly outlines your data flows, legal basis for processing, data subject categories, and third-party sharing. Failing to comply can result in multimillion-dollar fines, audits, and reputational damage.

In this video, we show you what a ROPA looks like, who is responsible for it, and how it fits into your overall privacy program — with real-world examples and practical advice.

At Privacy Evolved, we help organisations build and manage effective ROPA documentation that meets international standards and supports strategic decision-making. Unlike one-size-fits-all solutions, our approach ensures your ROPA is fully aligned with your operational and legal realities — no matter where you do business.

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