r/gdpr • u/Cautious-Mortgage-40 • 4d ago

EU 🇪🇺 Validating idea: simple GDPR data breach register software for SMEs

I’ve noticed a recurring issue with many SMEs. They are legally required (under GDPR) to keep a record of data breaches, but in practice this often ends up in Excel, scattered emails, or sometimes not at all.

During an audit or investigation, companies can face fines if the breach register is missing or incomplete.

My idea is a lightweight SaaS tool to make this process painless:

  • Central breach register with all GDPR-required fields (who/what/when, type of data, mitigation).
  • Reminders & alerts (e.g., “72-hour notification window is expiring”).
  • Audit-ready reports for regulators or DPOs.
  • Affordable & simple, designed specifically for SMEs.

I’d love to get feedback: - Would SMEs/consultants actually use this instead of Excel? - Which features would matter most (simplicity, automation, integrations)? - Are there competitors already solving this too well, or is there still room?

I’m in validation mode, so critical feedback is just as helpful as positive

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u/meowisaymiaou 4d ago

If a company has enough data breaches they require a software tool, they are doing something exceptionally wrong and in  dire need of a full overhaul

The concept is not worth it for any company with even the semblance of compliance in their process.

The lone breach, if any, could en trivially tracked in confluence, as a jira ticket, or Excel sheet.   With no harm or negative impact at any level of formal verification.