# Automating GDPR Compliance | Secureframe

> Learn how automation can help simplify the compliance process, and find out what compliance software can (and can’t) do.

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Automation is fundamentally changing the security, privacy, and compliance landscape. It can help you work more efficiently and effectively, reducing manual effort and error. 

This is true of GDPR automation. With our security and compliance automation platform for example, you can set up the right policies and procedures, deliver and track employee training, automate GDPR evidence collection, and stay current with the latest GDPR requirements 

Whether you’re preparing for GDPR compliance for the first time or trying to maintain it, it’s important to understand what [GDPR compliance automation software](https://secureframe.com/frameworks/gdpr) can (and can’t) do.

## Advanced: I need to maintain compliance

**You’re a GDPR pro. **

At this point, you’ve already met [GDPR requirements](https://secureframe.com/hub/gdpr/compliance-requirements). You’re busy improving your technical and organizational safeguards, training employees, and keeping your privacy policies, procedures, and processes up-to-date. 

In this section, we’ll talk about how compliance automation software can simplify and streamline some of those tasks, saving you valuable resources and time. 

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## What is compliance automation?

Compliance automation software streamlines the entire compliance process with guidance at every step so you stay compliant with GDPR and other privacy and security requirements.

Instead of writing GDPR policies from scratch, grabbing screenshots to use as evidence, and manually keeping your frameworks up-to-date on the latest changes in requirements, Secureframe’s compliance automation software enables you to:

- automate GDPR evidence collection
- scan and secure your cloud infrastructure automatically
- track that all applicable employees have completed GDPR training
- stay current with the latest GDPR requirements