Checklist: Running GDPR-Ready Field Panels with Immutable Audits (2026 Compliance)

Checklist: Running GDPR-Ready Field Panels with Immutable Audits (2026 Compliance)

Hook: Compliance is now a product feature. Here’s a step-by-step checklist to keep your field panels GDPR-ready and trustable.

Core Principles

• Minimal collection and clear retention.
• Portable consent receipts and easy deletion.
• Immutable audit logs for high-impact records.

Checklist

1. Document data flows and map PII storage.
2. Implement consent receipts and provide export tools to participants.
3. Use immutable vaults for audit trails in dispute cases — KeptSafe’s launch shows practical approaches: KeptSafe Immutable Live Vaults.
4. Train field staff on minimising PII exposure and incident reporting.
5. Run quarterly audits and bake compliance into release processes.

"Auditable, portable consent builds trust and reduces legal risk — treat it as a product requirement."

Technical Tips

Store consent hashes locally with a GUID, allow export of raw consent receipts, and keep a short-term cache for dispute resolution. Combine these with device attestation for higher assurance.

Conclusion: Follow this checklist to reduce compliance risk and create a trustable experience for participants. Implement immutable audits where disputes are common and provide portable consent receipts as standard practise.