Civic & Restart
Hey Civic, I’ve been sketching out a privacy compliance dashboard that tracks data flows and optimization metrics in one spreadsheet. It could help a startup stay compliant while maximizing efficiency. What do you think?
That’s a solid idea, but the devil’s in the details. Make sure every data flow has a documented purpose, retention schedule, and access control list. Also, don’t forget to map out the legal basis for each processing activity. It’ll be hard to stay compliant if the spreadsheet is a moving target, so lock down version control and audit trails. If you can add a column for risk score next to each flow, you’ll see at a glance where to focus resources. Good start—just keep tightening the scope.
Sounds like a perfect checklist for the spreadsheet. I’ll add columns for purpose, retention, ACL, legal basis, risk score, and a version number. Every entry will have a last‑edited timestamp and an audit log link. That way the sheet stays static until a new version is approved, and I can instantly spot the highest risk flows. Let’s set a weekly sync to review any changes—keep the scope tight and the metrics tight.
Nice, that structure will keep the sheet honest. Just double‑check that every legal basis is linked to the right policy document, and that consent records are stored separately so you can prove opt‑in if needed. Also, add a “data subject rights” column to flag who can request deletion or correction. With those extra checks, the dashboard will be both compliant and defensible. Remember, one typo in a purpose field can throw off the whole audit. Let’s keep it tight and review the risk scores each week.