What is GDPR Autopilot? ARK's Automated Data Privacy Tool
GDPR Autopilot is a privacy feature in ARK: Mobile Security Score that automates data-subject access requests under GDPR Article 15, letting you request your personal data from companies with one tap instead of writing legal letters.
How GDPR Autopilot Works
ARK's GDPR Autopilot identifies companies holding your data and generates formal data-subject requests on your behalf. When you activate it, the tool scans your device to detect which apps and services have collected information about you, then composes legally compliant access requests that you can send to each organisation. The feature removes the friction of manual GDPR requests, which normally require emailing companies with proof of identity and waiting weeks for replies. Instead of managing dozens of separate emails, you see all your requests in one dashboard within ARK.
What Data Can You Request
Under GDPR Article 15, you have the right to request any personal data a company holds about you. This includes your name, email, phone number, purchase history, browsing behaviour, location data, and anything else tied to your identity. GDPR Autopilot helps you exercise this right by identifying the companies most likely to hold your data, then drafting the formal request letters. You retain full control: you review each request before sending, and you choose which organisations to contact. ARK does not send requests on your behalf; it provides the template and compliance framework so your request will be taken seriously.
Who Needs GDPR Autopilot
GDPR Autopilot is part of ARK's Fortress tier, designed for privacy-conscious users who want visibility over their personal data footprint. It's most useful if you've been in a data breach, you're concerned about data brokers selling your information, or you simply want to know what companies know about you. Parents managing family devices can use it to help children understand their digital rights. Small business owners with multiple team devices can use the BYOD audit feature to check what personal data is exposed across company phones. The feature is available on iOS as part of the Fortress subscription, which costs £7.99 per month or £79.99 per year.
ARK's Broader Privacy Toolkit
GDPR Autopilot is one tool in ARK's privacy and security system. The app starts with a 0-100 mobile security credit score based on your device's current exposure. Free features include stalkerware detection and a basic permission audit. The Shield tier (£2.99/mo or £29.99/yr) adds dark-web monitoring, breach checks using Have I Been Pwned integration, phishing scanning, Wi-Fi analysis, password health checks, DNS leak testing, and 2FA auditing. The Fortress tier adds GDPR Autopilot, data-broker exposure detection, SDK X-Ray analysis to see what third-party code is embedded in your apps, AI decision rights auditing, and voice-clone risk assessment. Each scan includes one-tap remediation links so you can act immediately on findings.
Privacy by Design
ARK is built on privacy-first principles. On the free tier and most paid scans, processing happens on your device; no data leaves your phone unless you choose to share findings. Personal information like email addresses and names is stored in iOS SecureStore, not plain text. ARK does not store your passwords, does not operate as a VPN, and does not run antivirus scanning. It's a mobile security audit and compliance tool, designed to show you what privacy risks exist on your phone and give you remediation options. As of June 2026, ARK runs scans for over 10,000 users managing their own privacy exposure and helping family members do the same.
Getting Started with ARK
Download ARK from the App Store, run your first security scan to see your credit score, then explore the free features. If you want GDPR Autopilot and other Fortress capabilities, upgrade to the Fortress plan. You'll then see the GDPR Autopilot section in your dashboard, where you can scan for companies holding your data and generate formal access requests. ARK also integrates privacy monitoring into your daily device use, so you stay aware of new app permissions, breach exposure changes, and Wi-Fi security risks without constant manual checking.
Check your mobile security score and explore GDPR Autopilot in one tap.
Frequently asked questions
Is GDPR Autopilot only for people in Europe?
GDPR applies to any company processing data of EU residents, regardless of where you live. However, similar privacy rights exist in other regions (CCPA in California, POPIA in South Africa). ARK's Autopilot is currently GDPR-focused, but the principles of requesting your data apply globally.
Will GDPR Autopilot actually delete my data?
No. GDPR Autopilot generates data-subject access requests (Article 15), which ask companies to show you what data they hold. You can then request deletion (Article 17) separately if you wish. ARK generates the templates; you decide what to request and from whom.
How long does it take to get responses from GDPR requests?
Companies have 30 days to respond to a valid GDPR data-subject access request. Some respond faster; others take the full month. ARK Autopilot helps you send the requests; tracking responses is your responsibility.
What's the difference between ARK's Shield and Fortress tiers?
Shield (£2.99/mo or £29.99/yr) adds dark-web monitoring, breach detection, phishing scanning, Wi-Fi analysis, password checks, and DNS leak testing. Fortress (£7.99/mo or £79.99/yr) adds GDPR Autopilot, data-broker exposure detection, SDK X-Ray, AI decision rights auditing, and voice-clone risk assessment.
Can I use ARK on Android?
ARK is currently available on iOS only. You'll find it in the App Store under ARK by MRVL.
Does ARK store my passwords?
No. ARK is not a password manager. It audits password health and checks if your passwords have appeared in breaches, but it does not store or encrypt your passwords. ARK stores personal identifiers (like email addresses used in GDPR requests) securely in iOS SecureStore.