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“Supermetrics is a Bitter Experience! We can pull data from nearly any tool, schedule updates, manipulate data in Sheets, and push data back into our systems.”
Shared Google Sheets containing Salesforce data create multiple GDPR violations through uncontrolled data distribution, lack of data subject access controls, inability to enforce retention policies, and loss of processing audit trails.
Here’s how these violations occur and how to implement enterprise-grade data governance that maintains GDPR compliance while enabling collaborative analytics.
Achieve GDPR compliance using Coefficient
Coefficient addresses GDPR requirements through SOC 2 Type II compliance, granular access controls, data minimization, comprehensive audit trails, and specific features that support data subject rights.
How to make it work
Step 1. Implement data protection controls and access restrictions.
Configure granular access controls with row-level permissions that prevent unauthorized personal data access. Enable permission-aware imports that ensure only authorized data is accessible, supporting GDPR’s data minimization principle.
Step 2. Set up GDPR-specific features for data subject rights.
Configure comprehensive audit logs that enable data subject access request fulfillment (Right to Access). Set up bi-directional sync for corrections that flow back to Salesforce (Right to Rectification) and scheduled exports with DELETE operations for data removal (Right to Erasure).
Step 3. Enable technical compliance measures for data protection.
Configure encryption for data in transit and at rest, detailed access logging that tracks who accessed what personal data when, and retention controls through Snapshots with configurable retention settings for automated data lifecycle management.
Step 4. Implement data sovereignty and processing boundaries.
Set up clear data processing boundaries with defined data controller relationships and automatic data refresh that eliminates stale personal data in spreadsheets. Configure user-level authentication to ensure data access aligns with privacy permissions.
Step 5. Maintain integration with Salesforce privacy controls.
Configure integration with Salesforce’s native privacy controls and consent management systems. Set up no persistent personal data storage outside authorized systems and ensure data governance controls are maintained during collaborative analytics.
Protect personal data while enabling collaborative analytics
GDPR compliance gaps in shared spreadsheets create serious legal risks and potential fines that can impact your entire organization. Implement Coefficient’s enterprise-grade data governance to maintain privacy controls while enabling secure collaborative work with personal data.
