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EU Compliance Policy Templates

Ready-to-use policy templates built directly on EU regulatory requirements — not generic boilerplate. Each template references the specific articles it addresses.

Why Regulatory-Aligned Templates Matter

Most policy templates you find online are generic — they don't reference the specific articles, recitals, or obligations of the regulations they claim to address. Our templates are different: each section maps to a specific regulatory requirement, so you can see exactly which obligation each clause satisfies. When the regulation changes, you know exactly which part of your policy needs updating.

  • Every template clause maps to specific articles of the relevant regulation
  • Templates cover GDPR, NIS2, AI Act, DORA, and ePrivacy obligations
  • References to EUR-Lex articles are included for each section
  • Designed to be customised — not copied verbatim

Available Templates

GDPR Privacy Notice

Comprehensive privacy notice template covering all GDPR transparency obligations — lawful basis, data subject rights, retention periods, and contact details.

Article 12 Article 13 Article 14

Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

Controller-to-processor DPA template covering all Article 28 GDPR requirements — processing instructions, confidentiality, security, sub-processing, and audit rights.

Article 28 Article 29 Article 32

Data Breach Response Plan

Incident response plan template aligned with GDPR 72-hour breach notification requirements — detection, assessment, notification, and documentation procedures.

Article 33 Article 34

Cookie Policy

Cookie policy template covering ePrivacy Directive consent requirements and GDPR-compliant cookie disclosures — categories, purposes, retention, and consent mechanisms.

Article 5(3) GDPR Article 7

NIS2 Cybersecurity Policy

Cybersecurity risk management policy template aligned with NIS2 Article 21 obligations — risk analysis, incident handling, business continuity, and supply chain security.

Article 21 Article 20

AI Act Transparency Notice

Transparency notice template for AI systems subject to the AI Act — disclosure of AI use, purposes, logic, and human oversight mechanisms.

Article 50 Article 13

DORA ICT Risk Management Policy

ICT risk management framework template for financial entities — governance, incident reporting, resilience testing, and third-party risk management.

Article 5 Article 8 Article 16

Data Retention Policy

Data retention and deletion policy template addressing GDPR storage limitation principle — retention periods, legal bases, anonymisation, and secure deletion procedures.

Article 5(1)(e) Article 17

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these templates legally reviewed?

These templates are built on the actual text and requirements of EU regulations sourced from EUR-Lex. However, they are starting points — not legal advice. Every organisation's situation is different. We strongly recommend having a qualified legal professional review and customise any template before use.

Can I use these templates for free?

Yes. These templates are provided as a free resource to help businesses comply with EU regulations. You may adapt and modify them for your own use. They are not redistributable as standalone products.

How do I know which template applies to my business?

It depends on which regulations apply to you. Every business processing EU personal data needs a GDPR Privacy Notice and Data Retention Policy. If you use cookies or tracking, you need a Cookie Policy. If you use processors, you need a DPA. Use the Law4Devs compliance pages to identify which regulations apply, then select the corresponding templates.

Access the Full Regulatory Text

Every template is based on actual EU regulation articles — accessible via Law4Devs as structured JSON.