Getting started with GDPR Explorer

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Introduction


Cogniware GDPR Explorer is a lightweight end to end solution to help you find personal information throughout your organization and respond to GDPR related requests.

How does it work

We use advanced text analytics algorithms in the core of our solution. These are set up to recognize all types of personal information relevant to GDPR. Records to by analyzed may be in databases,  in your CRM, ERP and other systems or in all of your documents (emails, PDFs, office documents, presentations, etc).It is believed that 80% of information is in this "unstructured data", personal information are among them as well.

Cogniware GDPR Explorer Architecture


Components


GDPR Explorer UI:

User Interface of the solution. It let's Data Privacy Officers create requests based on data subject (individual person) inputs and manage these requests.

Personal Data Identification Engine

NLP machine running on multiple algorithms including machine learning that detects all personal information recognized by the GDPR Regulation.

Personal Data Store

Fast database to store and audit personal information.

CW Data Collector

Bi-directional framework to integrate with your systems.

Subject Database (Company CRM)

Subject Database (or Subject DB) is the list of all individuals your company stores hard data for. Usually the Subject DB is generated based on CRM System and HR Database. In case an individual who is not in your evidence sends you a request, Data Privacy Officer can manually add him from the GDPR Explorer UI.


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