What 'compliant' means for an SME
Compliance isn't a certificate — it's a set of sensible practices: know what you hold, use it fairly, keep it safe, and respect people's rights.
Do a data audit
List what personal information you collect, where it's stored, who can see it, and why you have it. You can't protect what you haven't mapped.
Prioritise the gaps
You won't fix everything at once. Rank the biggest risks — unsecured data, no privacy notice, no consent — and tackle those first.
Key takeaway
Compliance is sensible practice, not a badge: map what you hold, then fix the biggest risks first.