# GDPR Article 30 — Records of processing activities

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- Last updated: 2026-07-11
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GDPR · Control Article 30 · Priority: critical · Component: Chapter IV: Controller and Processor

### What this control covers

Controllers and processors must keep written records of processing activities, including details on purposes, data categories, recipients, transfers, erasure timelines, and security measures, accessible to supervisory authorities, unless exempted for low-risk, small-scale processing. This control addresses Processing Records.

### 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.

Signed policy or standard documents the safeguard. Focus: Records of processing activities.

### Quick checklist

-   Data — Controller / Controllers
-   Processor — Controller / Controllers
-   Records — Controller / Controllers
-   Security — Controller / Controllers
-   Transfers — Controller / Controllers
-   Supervisory — Controller / Controllers

### Related articles on this site

-   [GDPR Article 9: Processing of Special Categories of Personal Data](https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions/articles/62000236352-gdpr-article-9-processing-of-special-categories-of-personal-data)
-   [GDPR Article 19: Notification Obligation Regarding Rectification or Erasure of Personal Data or Restriction of Processing](https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions/articles/62000236364-gdpr-article-19-notification-obligation-regarding-rectification-or-erasure-of-personal-data-or-restr)
-   [GDPR Article 30: Records of Processing Activities](https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions/articles/62000236375-gdpr-article-30-records-of-processing-activities)
-   [Ensure ELB uses predefined security policy (ssl)](https://support.icompaas.com/support/solutions/articles/62000219192-ensure-elb-uses-predefined-security-policy-ssl-)

## 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.