ApproveThis manages your Rownd Data Privacy Integration approvals.

Two Platforms, One Powerful Solution

Modern businesses face a dual challenge: moving fast while maintaining strict compliance. ApproveThis eliminates approval bottlenecks through automated workflows, while Rownd Data Privacy ensures user data remains secure and compliant. Together through Zapier, they create a closed-loop system where sensitive data changes trigger mandatory approvals, and approved decisions automatically update records - all without manual intervention.

Consider a healthcare provider managing patient records. Rownd ensures HIPAA-compliant data storage, while ApproveThis requires physician sign-off before releasing sensitive information. Or a financial institution where customer data redaction requests must pass through compliance officers before processing. This integration turns regulatory requirements into automated processes rather than productivity killers.

Core Capabilities Supercharged

ApproveThis Strengths

Beyond basic approvals, features like calculated fields automatically flag high-risk requests. If a Rownd data change impacts more than 500 user records, ApproveThis can require CISO review. Approval thresholds auto-approve routine updates while escalating exceptions - perfect for balancing speed and control.

Rownd Data Privacy Advantages

Rownd goes beyond basic GDPR/CCPA compliance with real-time data redaction capabilities. When integrated with ApproveThis, every user request to delete or modify data can trigger multi-layer approvals. Legal teams maintain oversight without drowning in email chains.

Real-World Workflows That Deliver Results

Use Case 1: Guardrail for Sensitive Data Changes

Template: Create approval request for updated Rownd records

A SaaS company using Rownd to manage customer identities implements this integration to:

• Auto-create approval tickets when users request data deletion
• Route requests to both customer support (verification) and legal (compliance check)
• Only process deletions after dual approval

Result: Reduced erroneous data removal by 62% while maintaining 72-hour SLA compliance.

Use Case 2: Synchronized Audit Trails

Template: Update Rownd records for completed approvals

A financial services firm connects both platforms to:

• Auto-update Rownd audit logs with approval decision timestamps
• Attach PDF approval certificates to user records
• Trigger compliance alerts if updates occur without valid approvals

Outcome: Passed FINRA audit with zero findings - a first in 8 years.

Use Case 3: Cross-Team Coordination at Scale

Template: Update user data for new approval requests

An e-commerce company handling GDPR right-to-be-forgotten requests uses this integration to:

1. Automatically freeze user accounts when deletion requests are initiated
2. Route approvals to both EU-based legal reps and security teams
3. Only proceed with full data purge after consensus

Impact: Reduced cross-team coordination time from 14 days to 48 hours.

Department-Specific Benefits

Legal & Compliance Teams

Maintain airtight audit trails with automatic documentation of who approved what data change and when. Approval thresholds ensure only high-risk requests reach your team's queue.

IT & Security

Implement zero-trust principles by requiring approvals before processing sensitive Rownd operations. Vacation delegation prevents workflow stalls during outages or PTO.

Operations Leaders

Track approval KPIs in real-time dashboards - identify bottlenecks in data change processing and optimize team resourcing accordingly.

Implementation Made Simple

Setting up the integration takes three steps:

Step 1: Create a Zapier account if you don't have one

Step 2: Connect your Rownd account (ensure admin access at app.rownd.io)

Step 3: Choose your trigger event from either platform. Example Zap setups:

- When Rownd detects a high-risk data change → Create ApproveThis request with legal review
- When ApproveThis request is denied → Update Rownd record with denial reason
- When ApproveThis threshold approval occurs → Auto-update Rownd without manual input

Critical Tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to add risk scores to requests based on Rownd data change impact levels.

Why This Integration Wins

Unlike clunky API builds, this Zapier integration delivers value in hours, not weeks. Key differentiators:

External Approver Access: Clients or partners can approve Rownd-related requests via ApproveThis without needing Rownd licenses - ideal for third-party audits or client-directed changes.

Compliance Without Complexity: Approval chains automatically adapt to data sensitivity levels. A customer address change might need one approver, while payment info updates require three.

Real-Time Status Sync: Rownd records always reflect the latest approval status through bi-directional updates. No more version conflicts or stale data.

Getting Started

For teams handling sensitive user data, this integration isn't just convenient - it's critical infrastructure. ApproveThis eliminates approval chaos while Rownd ensures compliant data handling. Together, they create enforceable processes that scale with your business.

Ready to transform how you manage data approvals? Start your ApproveThis trial or schedule a custom integration demo. For Rownd setup questions, visit their admin portal.