Data Mapping & Inventory
Know exactly what personal data you collect, where it lives, who has access, and how it flows through your organization
You cannot protect data you don't know about. Data mapping is the foundation of any privacy compliance program — it identifies what personal information you collect, where it's stored, how it flows through your organization, who has access, and which vendors receive it. Performance West creates comprehensive data inventories and flow maps covering all personal information your business collects and processes. We catalog data by category (identifiers, financial, biometric, geolocation, etc.), identify all storage locations and systems, map data flows between internal systems and external vendors, and document retention practices. This data map serves as the foundation for your CCPA compliance, privacy policy accuracy, breach response planning, and vendor risk management.
Risk if non-compliant
Without a data map, you cannot accurately respond to consumer rights requests, disclose your data practices in your privacy policy, or effectively contain a data breach.
Potential penalties
- ⚠ Inability to respond to consumer rights requests (CCPA violation)
- ⚠ Inaccurate privacy policy disclosures
- ⚠ Uncontained data breaches due to unknown data locations
- ⚠ Failed regulatory audits
- ⚠ Vendor data sharing without proper contracts
What we deliver
- ✓ Catalog all personal information collected by category
- ✓ Identify all data storage locations and systems
- ✓ Map data flows between systems and departments
- ✓ Document vendor data sharing relationships
- ✓ Assess data retention and deletion practices
- ✓ Identify sensitive data requiring enhanced protection
- ✓ Create visual data flow diagrams
- ✓ Deliver actionable data inventory spreadsheet
Frequently asked questions
How big does my company need to be for data mapping?
Any business that collects personal information benefits from data mapping. It's especially critical for CCPA-covered businesses, but even small businesses should know where their customer data lives.
What systems do you review?
We review all systems that touch personal data: CRM, email, marketing platforms, analytics, payment processors, HR systems, cloud storage, and third-party tools.
Do you need access to our systems?
We typically work through interviews and questionnaires. For detailed technical mapping, read-only system access may be helpful but is not required.
How often should data mapping be updated?
Annually at minimum, and whenever you add new systems, vendors, or data collection practices.
Ready to get started?
Contact us to discuss your compliance needs or request a quote.
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