Guide · Agent skill
How to use the GDPR Compliance Assessment agent skill
Updated · written with AI from the project's own documentation and checked against our catalogue data
This guide explains what the conducting-gdpr-compliance-assessment agent skill does, how to install it for Claude, and how to ask for a GDPR assessment so the agent follows a structured process instead of a generic answer. It is written for privacy, compliance and engineering staff who have not used agent skills before. By the end you will know how to install the skill, how to phrase requests that trigger it, what inputs it needs, and what its output still requires a human to check.
GDPR Compliance Assessmentmukul975/Anthropic-Cybersecurity-Skills · Apache-2.0 Download the skill Quick start
- 1Download and unzip. Download the skill ZIP from this page and unzip it to get the conducting-gdpr-compliance-assessment folder.
- 2Place the folder. Move it into ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use or into .claude/skills/ in your project.
- 3Or upload in the apps. In the Claude apps, open Settings → Capabilities → Skills and upload the skill.
- 4Gather inputs. Collect Article 30 records, DPAs, privacy policies, breach plan and transfer list for the scope you are assessing.
- 5Make a natural request. Describe the system, data and purpose, and ask for the specific phase or a full assessment.
- 6Run the helper scripts if needed. Install Python 3 and run the parser, validator and report scripts on your records to produce a JSON file and Markdown register.
- 7Review the output. Have a qualified person check every finding before acting on it or relying on it for compliance decisions.
What an agent skill is and what this one makes the agent do
An agent skill is a folder containing a SKILL.md instruction file, plus optional reference documents, templates and scripts. When installed, the agent reads the skill when a request matches its description and follows its procedure.
This skill makes the agent work through a GDPR (EU data protection law) assessment in seven phases rather than answering generically. The source describes these as: checking whether GDPR applies, inventorying processing activities into Article 30 records, validating lawful bases, testing data subject rights, reviewing DPIAs, auditing breach notification, and verifying international data transfers.
The SKILL.md also lists further phases covering security measures under Article 32 and compiling findings into a remediation roadmap.
Install the skill (ZIP download or Claude apps upload)
Download the ZIP of the skill from this page and unzip it. For a personal setup, place the unzipped folder in ~/.claude/skills/. For a single project, place it in that project's .claude/skills/ folder.
Alternatively, in the Claude apps go to Settings → Capabilities → Skills and upload the skill there.
- Personal: ~/.claude/skills/
- Project only: .claude/skills/ inside the project folder
- Claude apps: Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Trigger the skill with natural requests
You do not need a special command. Describe the task in plain language that matches the skill's use cases. The skill's description covers requests such as preparing for a supervisory authority audit, assessing a third-party processor before a Data Processing Agreement, scoping gaps before M&A due diligence, and implementing privacy-by-design for a new system.
Name the systems, data types and documents you have, because the phases depend on them.
- "Run a GDPR assessment of our customer CRM. We process names, emails and purchase history of EU customers."
- "Check whether our Article 30 records for the payroll system are complete."
- "Assess whether processor Acme Analytics is ready for a DPA. Here is their contract and privacy policy."
- "We had an email breach affecting EU users. Walk me through the 72-hour notification check."
Use the helper scripts for Article 30 records
The skill can run three bundled Python scripts. They need Python 3. The first parses contracts into a records-of-processing JSON file, the second validates that file for missing mandatory fields, and the third generates a register report.
The reference file lists these commands. Run them from the skill folder with your own input paths. The output is a starting point and must be reviewed by a person.
- scripts/article30_parser.py: parses contracts and policies into a JSON file
- scripts/article30_validator.py: checks the JSON for missing mandatory fields
- scripts/generate_ropa_report.py: generates a Markdown register report
python scripts/article30_parser.py --input contracts/processors/ --output ropa.jsonKnow the inputs and safety limits
Gather your Article 30 records, Data Processing Agreements, privacy policies, consent forms and cookie notices, breach response plan and incident register, and a list of international transfers with their safeguards. The more of these you supply, the more specific the findings.
The skill runs scripts but does not use the network, according to its listing. Its scripts state that manual review is required and that they cannot guarantee accuracy. The skill is an aid, not legal advice or sign-off.
- Requires Python 3 for the bundled scripts
- Runs scripts: yes. Uses network: no
- Output must be reviewed by privacy or legal staff before it is relied on
What people use it for
- Preparing an internal GDPR review or regulator audit file by checking Article 30 records against mandatory fields
- Assessing a third-party processor's contract and privacy policy before signing a Data Processing Agreement
- Running a first-pass gap analysis of how a startup or engineering team handles personal data
- Checking whether breach notification procedures meet the 72-hour rule in Article 33
- Verifying the safeguards behind international transfers, including SCCs and transfer impact assessments
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the GDPR Compliance Assessment skill?
Download the ZIP from this page and unzip it. Put the folder in ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use or in a project's .claude/skills/ folder. You can also upload it in the Claude apps under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
What do I need to run it?
The skill needs Python 3 to run its three bundled scripts. It also needs input documents such as Article 30 records, Data Processing Agreements and privacy policies. Its listing says it does not use the network.
Is the GDPR Compliance Assessment skill free?
The skill is licensed under Apache-2.0, as listed on this page. The source provided does not state pricing beyond that, so check the license text for terms.
Can this skill give legal advice or certify compliance?
No. The skill is a structured aid. Its scripts state that manual review is required and they cannot guarantee accuracy, so a qualified person must make the final compliance decision.
Does it cover CCPA, PIPEDA or LGPD?
No. The skill explicitly excludes non-EU frameworks such as CCPA, PIPEDA and LGPD, which need separate assessments. It also points to other skills for implementing Article 32 controls and for automating DSARs.
Why does the agent not use my skill when I ask?
Check that the folder is in the correct location and that SKILL.md is inside it. Make your request describe a GDPR task, such as an Article 30 review or DPIA check, so it matches the skill's description.
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Our verdict
Use this skill if you are a privacy or compliance team preparing for an audit or internal review, assessing a processor before a DPA, or need a first-pass GDPR gap analysis and are comfortable with Python 3 and manual review. Pick a different tool if you need legal advice or final sign-off, non-EU privacy frameworks, or hands-on encryption, access control or automated DSAR work.
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