My Sector Is Not Listed - What Now?

Sector profiles make it easier, but are not required

When you create your GDPRWise account, you select the sector your business operates in. Based on that, the platform suggests processing activities typical for your industry. A hospitality business gets different suggestions than a construction company or a web shop.

But not every sector is listed. That does not mean you cannot use GDPRWise.

Start with the general profile

If you cannot find your sector, select the option “I am none of the above”. You will start with a general profile containing the most common processing activities, such as customer management, invoicing, newsletters, HR administration, and third parties.

From that general profile you can:

• Remove processes that do not apply to your business
• Add processes specific to your sector
• Edit descriptions so they accurately reflect what you do

How do you know which processes to add?

A good way to start: walk through your workday and consider for each activity whether personal data is involved.

• Do you use specific software for your profession? Add it as a processing activity.
• Do you collect data not on the standard list? Document it.
• Do you handle sensitive data such as health information or criminal records? These deserve extra attention.

Our article on which processes to document can help you with this.

The sector list is regularly expanded

GDPRWise regularly adds new sectors based on user feedback. If you believe your sector should be included, let us know via the contact form. The more we know about your industry, the better we can tailor the suggestions.