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# OneTrust Privacy Automation Features

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## Administration (6)

Data Modelling

Tools to (re)structure data in a manner that allows extracting insights quickly and accurately

Recommendations

Analyzes data to find and recommend the highest value customer segmentations.

Workflow Management

Tools to create and adjust workflows to ensure consistency.

Dashboards and Visualizations

Presents information and analytics in a digestible, intuitive, and visually appealing way.

Configurable Workflow

Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs

Rules-Based Workflow

Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work

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## Compliance (5)

Sensitive Data Compliance

Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards.

Training and Guidelines

Provides guidelines or training related to sensitive data compliance requirements,

Policy Enforcement

Allows administrators to set policies for security and data governance

Compliance Monitoring

Monitors data quality and send alerts based on violations or misuse

Real-Time Monitoring

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

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## Data Quality (3)

Data Preparation

Curates collected data for big data analytics solutions to analyze, manipulate, and model

Data Distribution

Facilitates the disseminating of collected big data throughout parallel computing clusters

Data Unification

Compile data from across all systems so that users can view relevant information easily.

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## Functionality (73)

Data Subject Access Requests

Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) functionality helps companies comply with user access and deletion requests.

Identity Verification

Identity verification functionality validates a person's identity prior to a company complying with a data subject access request.

Privacy Impact Assessments

Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) features help companies evalute, assess, track and report on the privacy implications of their data.

Data Mapping - survey-based

Data mapping functionality, which helps companies understand how data flows throughout their organization, is achieved through manual surveys sent to company employees.

Data Mapping - automated

Data mapping functionality, which helps companies understand how data flows throughout their organization, is achieved through automated machine learning.

Data Discovery

Data discovery features collect and aggregate data from a variety of sources and prepares it in formats that both people and software can easily use it to then run analytics.

Data Classification

Data classification features tag the discovered data to make it easy to search, find, retrieve, and track.

De-identification/pseudonymization

De-identification or pseudonymization features replace personally identifiable information with artificial identifiers, or pseudonyms to comply with privacy regulations.

Breach notification

Data Breach Notification features help companies automate their breach response to stakeholders.

Consent management

Consent management features help companies obtain and manage user consent when collecting, sharing, buying, or selling a user's data.

Website tracking scanning

Website tracking scanning features help companies understand what cookies, beacons, and other trackers are on their websites.

Data access governance

Data Access Governance functionality helps limit the number of people who have access to data unless they are permissioned to do so.

Alerts/Notifications

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Policy Management

Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization

Vendor Risk Management

Pinpoint and mitigate risk from third-party vendors and suppliers.

Audit Management

Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws

Customer Data Management

Searchable repository of information about clients

Internal Controls Management

Ensure internal objectives and compliance with policies are met

Vulnerability Management

Detect (and block) vulnerabilities and threats in your applications based on vulnerability information

Risk Management

Process of identifying, evaluating, mitigating, addressing and reporting on potential risks or uncertainties

Metadata Management

Collect and maintain structured information that describes data or content

Data Storage Management

Manage and store data in a database

Compliance Management

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Sensitive Data Identification

Identify sensitive or personal information collected from users

Risk Assessment

Initiate collection and analysis of known risks

Deletion Management

Identity Verification

Identity verification functionality validates a person's identity prior to a company complying with a data subject access request.

Workflow

Offers workflows to process Data Subject Access Requests to enable multiple departments to assist when complying with user access and deletion requests.

DSAR Portal

Offers a user-facing portal for data subjects to request access to their data.

Reporting and logs

Has reporting and log functionality to prove that companies are in compliance with mandated response time, per privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and others.

Centralized platform

Has a centralized view of PIA software functions, such as tracking, templates, and reporting

Tracking

Offers tracking functionality to manage privacy impact assessments during its lifecycle

Templates

Offers assessment templates which can be customized to meet business needs

Workflow

Offers workflows to enable multiple departments to collaborate on privacy impact assessments.

Reporting and analytics

Has reporting and analytics functionality to highlight risks and compare analyses.

Dashboard

Offers a dashboard to capture, store, and manage granular user consents

Reporting

Provide reporting functions showing granular data to demonstrate compliance to regulators

Integrations

Integrates with marketing software and other analytical tools

End-user management

Allows end-users to manage their preferences online

Audit trails

Shows audit trails of how user consent preferences have changed

APIs

Offers APIs to link to your data

Mobile SDK

Offers a mobile SDK to use consent management tools on mobile apps

Customizable design

Offers customizeable designs to match corporate branding

Server-side storage

Offers server-side storage of consent, not client-side, for compliance reporting purposes

Auto scans

Automatically scan websites to identify web trackers, such as cookies

Auto privacy policy update

Automatically updates privacy policies based on scans

Cookie notice report

Generates a Cookie Notice report

Easy installation

Easy to install on existing websites with simple code

Reporting

Regularly sends scan reports to stakeholders

Structure type

Searches structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data for sensitive data.

Contextual search

Offers contextual search functions to understand factors such as file type, sensitivity, user type, location, and other metadata.

Template algorithms

Has template rules and pattern matching algorithms (PII, PCI, PHI and more)

Custom algorithms

Offers the option to create custom templates and rules based on department, user type and data type.

False-positive management

Offers false-positive management functions

Multiple file and location types

Search multiple file types (images, PDFs, etc.) and repository locations (such as on-premise databases, cloud storage, email servers, websites, etc.)

Real-time monitoring

Monitors data stores in real-time searching for newly created sensitive data.

Dashboard

Offers a dashboard showing specific location of sensitive data.

Compliance

Facilitates compliance and enables adherence to common industry regulatory standards such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO, and others.

Reporting

Offers reporting functionality.

Data Dictionary Management

Stores definitions of the data elements and their relationships (metadata) and how they are retrieved for the user

Metadata Management

Collect and maintain structured information that describes data or content

Workflow Management

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Compliance Management

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Generates privacy policies

Generates privacy policies for businesses based on their specific requirements.

Downloadable format

Offers downloadable privacy policy.

Embeddable format

Offers embeddable privacy policies to add directly to a business‚Äô websites or apps.

Updates Automatically

Automatically updates as privacy policy laws change.

Manually override updates

Offers override features if a business does not want to automatically update their privacy policy.

Dashboard

Offers a dashboard to monitor changes to privacy policies.

Customized Vendor Pages

Allows vendors to own and update their vendor page with security and compliance documentation to share with customers

Centralized Vendor Catalog

Allows companies to assess vendors profiles in a centralized catalog

Questionnaire Templates

Offers standardized security and privacy framework questionnaire templates

User Access Control

Offers role based access controls to allow only permissioned users to utilize various parts of the software.

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## Risk assessment (4)

Risk Scoring

Offers built-in or automated vendor risk scoring

4th Party Assessments

Offers tools to assess fourth parties -- your vendor's vendors

Monitoring And Alerts

Monitors changes in risk and sends notifications, alerts, and reminders for specific actions including: upcoming assessments, profile access requests, etc

AI Monitoring

Uses AI to alert administrators to changes in risk scoring through continuous monitoring.

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## Management (6)

Business Glossary

Lets users build a glossary of business terms, vocabulary and definitions across multiple tools.

Data Discovery

Provides a built-in integrated data catalog that allows users to easily locate data across multiple sources.

Data Profililng

Monitors and cleanses data with the help of business rules and analytical algorithms.

Reporting and Visualization

Visualize data flows and lineage that demonstrates compliance with reports and dashboards through a single console.

Data Lineage

Provides an automated data lineage functionality which provides visibility over the entire data movement journey from data origination to destination.

Data Visualization

Graphical representation of data

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## Security (9)

Access Control

Authenticates and authorizes individuals to access the data they are allowed to see and use.

Roles Management

Helps identify and manage the roles of owners and stewards of data.

Compliance Management

Helps adhere to data privacy regulations and norms.

Deletion Management

Access Controls/Permissions

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

User Management

Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks

Process Management

Audit Management

Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws

Metadata Management

Collect and maintain structured information that describes data or content

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## Maintainence (3)

Data Quality Management

Defines, validates, and monitors business rules to safeguard master data readiness.

Policy Management

Allows users to create and review data policies to make them consistent across the organization.

Data Storage Management

Manage and store data in a database

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## Generative AI (3)

AI Text Generation

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

AI Text Summarization

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Generative AI

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

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## Generative AI - Vendor Security and Privacy Assessment (2)

Text Summarization

Utilizes AI to summarize security questionnaires.

Text Generation

Automate text responses to common security assessment questions.

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## Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery (5)

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Multi-step Planning

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Cross-system Integration

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Proactive Assistance

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Third-Party Integrations

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

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## Agentic AI - Data Governance (8)

Autonomous Task Execution

Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input

Multi-step Planning

Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes

Cross-system Integration

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Adaptive Learning

Improves performance based on feedback and experience

Natural Language Interaction

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Decision Making

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

Third-Party Integrations

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Active Directory Integration

Integrates with Active Directory

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## Additional Functionality (82)

Data Visualization

Graphical representation of data

Visual Analytics

Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data

Multiple Data Sources

Allows users to manage data from a number of sources

Sensitive Data Identification

Identify sensitive or personal information collected from users

Data Import/Export

Import and export data to and from software applications

Trend Analysis

Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance

Data Transformation

Translate EDI formats into data suitable for use with company applications.

AI Copilot

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Search/Filter

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

File Sharing

Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more

API

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Customizable Reports

Alter the layout and content of reports

Dashboard Creation

Creation and customization of dashboards

Forecasting

Form predictions based on past and present data/trends

Reporting/Analytics

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Generative AI

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Self Service Data Preparation

Access, combine, transform, and store data without the help of an IT department

Data Connectors

Connect to big data sources

Data Mapping

Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization

Access Controls/Permissions

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Data Extraction

Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources

Activity Tracking

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Data Cleansing

Removes data that is incomplete, inaccurate, or irrelevant from a dataset

Drag & Drop

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Alerts/Notifications

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Publishing/Sharing

Share pre-configured sets of data organized and presented in a specific manner with the organization

Data Synchronization

Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency

Big Data Analytics

Examine large amounts of data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and other insights

Ad hoc Query

One-off queries made on an as-needed basis

Data Modeling

Conceptual model of how data items relate to each other

AI/Machine Learning

Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data

Reporting & Statistics

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Single Sign On

Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once

Generative AI

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Access Controls/Permissions

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Automatic Backup

Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss

Authentication

Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access

Archiving & Retention

Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes

HIPAA Compliant

Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection

Data Mapping

Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization

Security Breach Monitoring

Receive alerts and reports of security problems including password breaches

Data Masking

Modification of sensitive data to make it invaluable for unauthorized intruders

Data Lineage

Gives visibility to the origin, history, transformation and location of data

Collaboration Tools

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Data Recovery

Ability to restore deleted, hidden, or lost data from an email server/system

Third-Party Integration

Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features

Privacy Options

Allows users to secure content and data for any use.

AI Copilot

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

API

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Data Security

Protect sensitive data for digital privacy

Secure Data Storage

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Data Subject Requests (DSR/DSAR)

Request from data subject to data controller to access, change or delete personal/sensitive information

PIA/DPIA

Data impact assessments to identify and mitigate potential data risks

Encryption

Convert data into a code for security

GDPR Compliance

Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation protocols

AI Copilot

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Reporting & Statistics

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Data Migration

Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used

Archiving & Retention

Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes

Data Capture and Transfer

Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources

Audit Trail

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Data Synchronization

Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency

Single Sign On

Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once

Customizable Reports

Alter the layout and content of reports

Data Profiling

Examines, analyzes, and organizes data to create relevant summaries or graphs.

Authentication

Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access

Role-Based Permissions

Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals

Tagging

Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes

Secure Data Storage

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Data Security

Protect sensitive data for digital privacy

HIPAA Compliant

Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection

SSL Security

Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access

Risk Assessment

Initiate collection and analysis of known risks

Data Mapping

Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization

Search/Filter

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

Self Service Portal

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

Multiple Data Sources

Allows users to manage data from a number of sources

Document Storage

Store and organize documents in a centralized system

API

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Activity Tracking

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Automatic Backup

Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss

Visual Analytics

Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data

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