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Last updated: 2026-04-06
Guide

Go Live Checklist

Pre-production verification for launching your Dxtra privacy compliance program.

Complete Before Launch

Incomplete setup may result in compliance gaps or data protection issues.

Organization Setup

  • Organization profile complete (Setup Guide)

    • Legal entity name and registration
    • Contact details current
    • DPO contact (if required under GDPR Article 37)
    • Processing locations listed

  • Data Controller DID generated (DID Guide)

    • Unique identifier created
    • Recovery keys securely stored

  • Legal documentation published

    • Privacy notice accessible on website
    • Cookie policy aligned with consent configuration

Processing Activities

  • Article 30 record complete (Processing Activities)

    • All data processing purposes documented
    • Legal basis assigned for each purpose
    • Retention periods defined
    • International transfers documented (if applicable)

  • Data processors listed (Data Processors)

    • Sub-processors documented
    • Data processing agreements in place

  • Consent collection deployed (Consent Management)

    • Consent banner on all websites
    • Consent categories match processing purposes
    • Withdrawal mechanism functional
    • Mobile display verified

  • Privacy widgets embedded (Widget Embedding)

    • Privacy notice widget accessible
    • Transparency Center published
    • Rights request form accessible

Security & Access

  • Team access configured (Access Controls)

    • Team members added with appropriate roles
    • Access permissions tested
    • MFA enabled (recommended)

  • API credentials secured (Authentication)

    • API keys stored in environment variables (not code)
    • Production keys separate from development
    • HTTPS enforced

Integrations

  • Platform integrations tested (Integrations)
    • Connected systems responding
    • Data synchronization verified
    • Webhook endpoints functional (if configured)

Testing Verification

  1. Visit your website
  2. Verify consent banner appears
  3. Accept/reject consent categories
  4. Verify preferences saved in dashboard (Consents page)
  5. Test consent withdrawal

Rights Request Test

  1. Submit test access request via Transparency Center
  2. Verify request appears in Rights Management dashboard
  3. Process the test request
  4. Verify response workflow

Data Flow Test

  1. Create test data subject via API or integration
  2. Verify record appears in dashboard
  3. Check processing activity recorded
  4. Verify audit trail entry

Pre-Launch Verification

In Dashboard > Assurance:

  • Compliance score acceptable (target: 95%+)
  • No critical issues flagged
  • All required fields complete

Launch Day

Before Launch

  • Final compliance dashboard check
  • Confirm team availability for support
  • Verify all integrations responding

After Launch (First 24 Hours)

  • Monitor error logs
  • Check data subject interactions working
  • Verify consent collection functional
  • Address any issues immediately

Post-Launch

Week 1

  • Daily compliance dashboard review
  • Process any data subject requests
  • Address user feedback

Ongoing

  • Monthly compliance score review
  • Quarterly processing activity audit
  • Annual privacy notice review

Support

If issues arise during launch: