Consent point of truth

The consent point of truth is fundamental for GDPR compliance and to ensure an efficient and secure management of data subjects’ consents. It refers to Trust Guardian’s centralized repository that collects and retains all information regarding the consents provided by data subjects, including details such as the purpose for which the consent was collected, the date and time of the consent, any subsequent modifications or revocations, the historical version of the privacy notice acknowledged, and consents proof of genuineness to protect the company.

Centralizing consents in a point of truth helps companies ensure that all information is up to date and consistent across different company systems and touchpoints. In practice, this means that, regardless of the channel used to collect the consent – whether it is a website, e-commerce platform, CRM, or a physical point of sale – the information is stored in a single reference source. This approach allows for precise control and ensures transparency towards data subjects, providing punctual evidence in the event of audits or inspections by supervisory authorities.

Benefits of the Consent Point of Truth

• Consistency and accuracy: Ensures that all corporate systems use the same updated consent information, reducing the risk of errors, misalignments and non-compliant processing.
• Transparency: Provides data subjects with the ability to easily verify the status of their consents and modify or revoke them at any time.
• Accountability: Documents every collected consent, making it possible to demonstrate compliance with GDPR requirements in the event of audits or disputes.

Trust Guardian’s approach to the consent point of truth

Trust Guardian serves as the consent point of truth for companies, allowing them to centralize and retain all information regarding consents collected from data subjects. Trust Guardian enables automated and secure consent management, ensuring that every modification is tracked and that all corporate systems are always aligned. Additionally, with myPrivacy, data subjects can independently manage their consents, verifying and updating the permissions they have provided, which helps improve transparency and ensure responsible and compliant data management.