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GDPR · Data Protection · VOL System

Is your company's data
really secure?

We create and implement practical data protection procedures — clear, understandable, and GDPR-compliant. We secure IT infrastructure technically, not just on paper. So you can have peace of mind during a Data Protection Authority inspection.

Up to €20MGDPR violation penalty
Technicalnot just documentation
NIS2new requirements since 2024

Service scope

What does data protection and GDPR involve?

Six areas — from documentation audit to implementation of technical IT infrastructure safeguards. GDPR requires both layers: legal and technical.

Audit of existing procedures and practices

We analyze how information and data flow today in the company — documents, employee behavior, typical errors, and system gaps. The audit reveals what actually happens with data, not what should happen according to the policy.

Custom-tailored procedure development

We create documentation tailored to your organization's reality — simple, consistent, and accessible to every employee, not just lawyers. Procedures that people understand and actually follow.

Procedures for personal and company data

We account for different data types — personal, financial, commercial, technical, medical. Each type has its own rules for processing, storage, sharing, and deletion after the purpose ends.

Cooperation with key departments

We engage HR, DPO, IT, and other departments so that procedures are practical and realistically implementable. We talk with the people who process data daily — because they decide whether a procedure will work.

Training and internal communication

We help communicate procedures to employees — we run training sessions or create materials that explain "why" and "how" to act in line with the new rules. No boring presentations that no one reads.

Technical IT infrastructure protection

We implement technical data protection measures: encryption, access control, network segmentation, incident monitoring, verified backup. Documentation without technology is just paper — technical measures are the core of GDPR compliance.

Risks and consequences

How much does a data protection violation cost?

GDPR isn't a bureaucratic formality. Violations carry real financial penalties — plus loss of reputation, clients, and business partners.

GDPR · upper tier
up to EUR 20M
or 4% of turnover
For lack of legal basis, violation of data subject rights, data transfers to third countries without safeguards
GDPR · lower tier
up to EUR 10M
or 2% of turnover
For lack of appropriate technical measures, violations of controller and processor obligations
Polish Cybersecurity Act
up to PLN 1M
For failure to meet security requirements by essential service operators and digital service providers
NIS2 (since 2024)
up to EUR 10M
or 2% of turnover
New regulations extended to manufacturing, transport, food, and other sectors. Personal liability of management.

Most common violations in companies

Customer or employee data leak

Ransomware attack, phishing, or human error — customer and employee data ends up in unauthorized hands. Obligation to notify the Personal Data Protection Office within 72 hours.

⚠ Most common source of Personal Data Protection Office fines in Poland

No record of processing activities

Companies processing data must maintain a documented register — what, where, for what purpose, and by whom processing happens. No register is a simple violation easily detected during any inspection.

⚠ Detected during routine Personal Data Protection Office inspections

No training or employee awareness

Most data security incidents start with a human error — a clicked phishing link, an email sent to the wrong recipient, an unsecured mobile device.

⚠ 90% of incidents involve a human element
Techniczne zabezpieczenie danych i infrastruktury IT
GDPR requires both layers — legal and technical. Documentation without technical safeguards doesn't protect against penalties. Technology without documentation — doesn't either.

How data protection works in practice

GDPR isn't just documents — it's technology too

Many companies focus only on GDPR documentation and skip the technical side. GDPR explicitly requires "appropriate technical and organizational measures" — both elements are mandatory.

Technical layer

IT infrastructure safeguards

  • Data encryption — at rest and in transit
  • Access control and least-privilege principle
  • Network segmentation and protection against unauthorized access
  • Incident monitoring and audit logs
  • Verified backup — encrypted and network-isolated
  • Endpoint protection (EDR, disk encryption)
Delivered by VOL System

How we work

How we implement data protection in your company

Five stages — from audit through procedures and training to technical implementation and monitoring. No needless bureaucracy.

1

Current state audit

We analyze how data flows in the company today — what data is processed, where it's stored, who has access, and what technical and organizational safeguards are in place. We identify the biggest risk gaps.

2

Data mapping and risk assessment

We categorize processed data by criticality and sensitivity. We assess risk for each data category and process. The record of processing activities emerges as a natural outcome of this stage.

3

Procedure and policy development

We create practical procedures written in language employees understand. We engage key departments (HR, IT, management) — procedures created with their involvement actually work.

4

Implementation of technical IT safeguards

We implement technical data protection measures: encryption, access control, monitoring, backup, endpoint protection. Every implementation is documented and tested.

5

Training, testing, and monitoring

We train employees and test their knowledge. We deploy monitoring of data security incidents. We regularly check procedure effectiveness and update them after changes in the company or regulations.

VOL System data security monitoring center
72 h
time to notify the Personal Data Protection Office of an incident
€20M
maximum GDPR penalty
90%
of incidents involve a human element
2018
year GDPR took effect — every company must comply

Who it's for

Who benefits from data protection and GDPR?

GDPR applies to every company processing personal data. But different roles have different needs and perspectives on this.

Management and company owners

Management is responsible for the company's GDPR compliance — personally. NIS2 introduces explicit personal liability for management over violations. GDPR implementation isn't a cost — it's protection of your assets and reputation from inspection consequences.

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

The DPO is responsible for documentation and compliance, but needs a partner to handle the technical side. VOL System is a natural DPO partner — we deliver GDPR technical requirements that go beyond legal competencies.

HR department — employee data

HR processes particularly sensitive data — employee, recruitment, health, financial. HR data protection procedures must be consistent with IT policies and clearly define who has access to what and why.

IT department — technical implementation

The IT department is responsible for technical data protection measures, but often lacks the resources or experience in GDPR. We work with your IT team as expert support — not as their replacement.

Don't wait for the inspection

A Personal Data Protection Office inspection can happen at any time — without warning.

The Personal Data Protection Office conducts both scheduled and reactive inspections — following complaints from individuals. Prepare yourself before an inspector takes interest in you.

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Case study

How we've helped companies with GDPR

GDPR procedure implementation at a company
Medical services · 120 employees · sensitive data

A medical facility processes special-category data. A Personal Data Protection Office inspection revealed gaps — we helped close them and prepare for the future.

A private medical facility with 3 offices processes patient health data — one of the most sensitive data categories under GDPR. Following a routine inspection by the Personal Data Protection Office, post-inspection recommendations were issued concerning the lack of adequate technical measures and incomplete documentation.

We conducted a full technical and documentation audit. We implemented patient data encryption, role-based access control, log monitoring, encrypted backup, and incident response procedures. We trained all staff on practical data protection rules.

All Personal Data Protection Office post-inspection recommendations completed within 6 weeks
Patient data encryption — meeting GDPR requirements for sensitive data
100% of staff trained on data protection procedures — with verified test results
Implemented incident register and 72h notification procedure to the Personal Data Protection Office

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GDPR and data protection

GDPR provides for two categories of administrative fines. The upper tier — up to EUR 20M or 4% of annual global turnover — for violations such as lack of legal basis for processing or missing required consents. The lower tier — up to EUR 10M or 2% of turnover — for lack of appropriate technical and organizational measures. In Poland, fines are imposed by the Personal Data Protection Office. In addition to administrative fines, affected individuals can pursue civil damages.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is an EU regulation in effect since May 25, 2018. It applies to every company processing personal data of EU citizens — regardless of size, industry, or location. Personal data includes first name, last name, email, phone, IP address, image, and any information that allows identification of a natural person.
A lawyer handles the documentation and legal side of GDPR — contracts, policies, records of processing activities, information clauses. VOL System handles the technical side — IT infrastructure security, data encryption, access control, backup, incident monitoring. GDPR requires both layers. We work complementarily with your lawyer or DPO — we don't replace them — together we ensure full compliance.
Yes — GDPR has no employment threshold. Every company processing personal data of clients, employees, or contractors is subject to GDPR. Small companies have certain simplifications (e.g. they may be exempt from maintaining the record of processing activities with fewer than 250 employees and low risk), but basic technical and organizational obligations apply to everyone.
NIS2 is an EU cybersecurity directive expanding risk-management obligations to a wider group of companies — manufacturing, energy, transport, food, digital infrastructure, and others. Companies covered by NIS2 must implement cybersecurity risk management, report incidents, and ensure business continuity. A new element is personal liability of management for violations — with fines reaching EUR 10M or 2% of turnover.

Contact

Check your company's GDPR readiness

Tell us about the type of data you process, the number of employees, and current safeguards. We'll identify priority areas for improvement during the free consultation.

ul. Bukowska 177, 60-196 Poznań
NIP: 7831699963 · KRS: 0000462126
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