# GDPR Article 24 — Responsibility of the controller

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- Last updated: 2026-07-11
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GDPR · Control Article 24 · Priority: high · Component: Chapter IV: Controller and Processor

### What this control covers

This control requires the controller to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure processing complies with GDPR. These measures should be regularly reviewed and updated based on processing activities and risks. The controller may also use approved codes of conduct or certification mechanisms to demonstrate compliance. This control addresses Accountability.

### Why it matters

Risk is the language an executive team understands; this control connects technical reality to board-level decisions and budget allocation.

### How to implement

#### AWS

Codify the policy intent as **SCPs, AWS Config conformance packs, and Security Hub standards** so the cloud enforces what the document says.

#### Azure

Codify in **Azure Policy initiatives** (built-in regulatory compliance for CIS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA) and assign at management-group level.

#### On-premises

Maintain a policy library with a documented review cadence (annual minimum); store in your GRC tool with attestation tracking. Map each policy to controls so an audit pull cites the exact policy clause.

### Evidence to collect

-   `policy_document` — A signed, version-controlled policy stating leadership intent and the named owner.
-   `infra_scan` — See the iCompaas Evidence library for the canonical source for this evidence type.

Signed policy or standard documents the safeguard. Focus: Responsibility of the controller.

### Quick checklist

-   Responsibility — Controller / Conduct
-   Processor — Controller / Conduct
-   Codes — Controller / Conduct
-   Certification — Controller / Conduct

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## Related compliance guidance

- [GDPR compliance: a practical implementation guide for cloud-native SaaS teams](https://support.icompaas.com/compliance/gdpr): How the Regulation fits together as a programme — lawful bases, Article 28/30/32/33 obligations, transfers and the DPIA process.
- [India's DPDP Act 2023: a practical compliance guide for cloud teams](https://support.icompaas.com/compliance/india-dpdp-act-2023): If you also serve users in India, the DPDP Act borrows GDPR concepts but differs on consent, breach reporting and transfers.