Data minimization (GDPR) in SAP HCM for a successful S/4HANA migration
Creating GDPR compliance & efficiency with data minimization
Data minimization is not only a requirement of the GDPR, but also a decisive lever for a successful S/4HANA migration – especially in terms of costs, performance and compliance.
Overview & procedure
In SAP HCM systems, the data structure is multi-layered, person-related and has grown historically. Uncleaned data inventories always lead to higher migration costs, longer test cycles and higher infrastructure costs during an S/4HANA migration. In combination with SAP RISE (private cloud) or SAP GROW (public cloud) projects, data minimization also becomes an important factor in reducing the costs of data storage in the cloud.
Data minimization during the migration to SAP S/4HANA is not just a technical decision for HR, but above all a strategic one:
- What happens to decades-old personal data?
- What data may still be stored?
- Which data must be deleted?
- How do we relieve HR IT of tedious manual processes?
This is exactly where we come in – because instead of getting bogged down in lengthy projects, we take a different approach to the masses: With a clear focus, automated processes and an extremely lean & clean setup, we ensure that your database is cleansed faster, more precisely and in compliance with GDPR – in a fraction of the usual time.
With our solution, you create the basis for a lean, high-performance S/4HANA environment – and meet your legal obligations to minimize data.
Project process
The general project process is divided into twelve clearly defined work packages that ensure transparency and efficiency. We have derived the following work packages for a comprehensive approach from our numerous customer projects:
Automated approach
The smarterSec Security Platform optimizes the project flow of the SAP ILM project through fast, automated and installation-free pre-analyses. This enables us to achieve complete transparency regarding the current data stock of personal data in the SAP HCM system and identify GDPR risks. Our automated approach reduces resource requirements, provides precise recommendations for action and supports efficient, compliant implementation, minimizing time, costs and risks.
Advantages at a glance
- Cost reduction: By minimizing data volumes, you reduce the costs of data migration, storage and administration, especially in cloud environments.
- GDPR compliance: Our automated processes ensure that data minimization is fully compliant with GDPR regulations.
- Time savings: Automation significantly reduces the time required for analysis and implementation, enabling faster project completion.
- Expert guidance: Benefit from the combined expertise of SAP security from smarterSec and SAP HCM from scdsoft, ensuring best practices and successful outcomes.
- Improved performance: A leaner database leads to faster system response times and improved overall performance.