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2. Record exchange: Pre-built templates for common systems If AI Autofill is the accelerator, Record exchange is the launchpad. TrustArc analyzed thousands of customer records and created a central repository of pre-populated templates for the most common systems and third-party vendors; think Google Drive, Jira, Office 365, and AWS. Instead of building each record from scratch, teams simply select and import relevant systems directly into their data inventory. This shared library helps teams: Jumpstart ROPA creation in minutes. Maintain consistent naming and metadata across departments. Avoid duplicating work already done by others in the same ecosystem. It’s plug-and-play compliance without the growing pains. 3. Third-party discovery: Illuminating the dark corners of vendor data The truth is, most organizations underestimate their

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third-party data footprint. Between shadow IT and evolving SaaS usage, new vendors often enter the data ecosystem unannounced. TrustArc’s Third-Party Discovery offers a fast way to surface these blind spots. It scans your organization’s public websites such as your main marketing or product domains and identifies embedded third-party services that may be processing personal data. This gives privacy teams a low-effort starting point to: Spot third-party vendors that haven’t been formally documented Add suggested vendor records into the TrustArc inventory after review Enrich those records using AI Autofill Trigger vendor risk assessments once records are added and risk is configured This is not traditional data discovery. TrustArc’s approach is intentionally lightweight. We do not scan internal systems, endpoints, or data

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lakes. We focus on helping privacy teams accelerate inventory completeness using accessible, privacy-focused inputs. For deeper discovery needs, we offer direct partnerships with leading providers. Customers who require source code scanning, cloud infrastructure visibility, or unstructured data classification can extend TrustArc’s capabilities through integrations with partners like Next.Sec(AI) and BigID. These tools can detect data processing activity across codebases, SaaS platforms, and on-premise systems, with mapped outputs that feed into your TrustArc data inventory. Together, this layered approach supports a range of privacy program maturity levels—from basic web-based discovery to comprehensive enterprise scanning and AI usage detection. If you’re ready to uncover hidden vendors and start building a defensible inventory, schedule a Data Mapping & Risk Manager demo today From

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inventory to insight: Automated mapping, risk scoring, and reporting Building a ROPA is the start; making it useful is the win. Data Mapping & Risk Manager automates downstream workflows so your inventory becomes actionable intelligence: Automated data flow maps: Visualize how personal data moves across systems, no diagram software required. Auto risk scoring: Instantly calculate inherent risk (based on what data is being processed, where, and why) and residual risk (after applying controls). These scores are grounded in TrustArc’s mapping of 130+ global privacy laws, including requirements related to cross-border transfers and AI use. On-demand reporting: Generate Article 30 reports and regulator-ready dashboards, minus the late-night scramble. Translation for executives: You get a continuously updated ROPA with a clear risk

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posture and one-click evidence for audit and oversight. The 80% reduction in manual work: What it really means It’s tempting to see “80% time saved” as a marketing statistic, but for privacy teams, it’s transformative. By automating ROPA population, TrustArc effectively: Reduces manual data entry Speeds up data inventory completion from Lowers compliance costs by eliminating redundant vendor assessments. Strengthens confidence in reporting accuracy. That efficiency saves time and elevates the role of the privacy function itself. When privacy teams spend less time documenting and more time interpreting, they shift from being compliance caretakers to strategic advisors. See how privacy teams are saving time with Data Mapping & Risk Manager automation. Beyond compliance: The strategic upside of intelligent ROPA management

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A complete and accurate data inventory is a valuable business asset. Here’s why automation matters beyond Article 30: Faster Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) initiation Because Data Mapping & Risk Manager integrates directly with Assessment Manager , it can automatically trigger DPIA or PIA workflows when high-risk activities are detected. Dynamic risk scoring Data Mapping & Risk Manager automatically calculates inherent and residual risk based on over 130 global laws, ensuring that every data process has a quantifiable risk score. Integrated compliance reporting Privacy leaders can generate on-demand GDPR Article 30 reports or customized ROPA exports for regulators without scrambling through disconnected spreadsheets. Cross-border data flow intelligence The Data Mapping & Risk Manager identifies jurisdictional

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risks associated with international data transfers , providing the regulatory context necessary to implement safeguards before a breach or audit occurs. A vision for the future: Strategic privacy at scale The next wave of privacy excellence won’t come from bigger teams—it’ll come from smarter workflows. unites data mapping, assessments, privacy research, and risk management under one intelligent umbrella. With Data Mapping & Risk Manager as its backbone, organizations can: always-on compliance with global privacy frameworks. Reduce time-to-compliance while maintaining accuracy and accountability. Build operational resilience that scales with every new regulation. As global regulations multiply and privacy expectations rise, the question isn’t whether automation is the future; it’s whether your privacy program is ready for it. Why TrustArc for ROPA

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automation privacy-first platform —not a GRC tool stretched to fit privacy. Data Mapping & Risk Manager’s automation, risk intelligence, and regulatory mapping are purpose-built for Article 30, vendor risk, and cross-border compliance. With AI autofill, record exchange, and third-party discovery, privacy teams cut effort by up to 80% and gain the insight to lead with confidence. Ready to ditch the manual ROPA grind? See how fast your team can move with automation that builds, enriches, and reports your ROPA in one platform. Book a tailored walkthrough of TrustArc’s Data Mapping & Risk Manager.