The record of processing
Free
The record of processing activities is one of the first documents the CNIL can ask for. See what one line of the record contains, and when to tell the DPO: when you start, change or stop a use of personal data.
- 2 min
- 3-question check
- English · Français
- Attestation
You will be able to
- Explain what a processing activity is and what the record is for
- Read one line of the record: purpose, data, recipients, transfers, retention, security
- Know when to tell the DPO: new tool, new form, new supplier, end of a use
The module
2 min-
The record of processing 2 min
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Knowledge check
3 questions, pass mark 80 %. Explanations after each answer; you can try again.
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Attestation
One per person, with the date, the score and the frameworks covered — anyone can check it online with its code.
Sources
- RGPD, art. 30 (registre des activités de traitement) et 5(2)
- CNIL, rapport annuel 2025 : 323 contrôles
- CNIL, le registre des activités de traitement (dérogation sous 250 salariés limitée)
Version 1 · updated October 5, 2026