Agent skill

Transparent Communication

by mukul975 in mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills

Implements GDPR Article 12 transparent information and communication requirements, covering concise, intelligible, and plain language obligations, response timelines, fee and refusal provisions, and…

Apache-2.0Auto-check passedLegal & Compliance

Install Transparent Communication

skills CLI
$ npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill transparent-communication -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills transparent-communication --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/privacy/transparent-communication .claude/skills/transparent-communication && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
transparent-communication
GitHub stars
297
Token cost
~2.1k tokens
SKILL.md length
1,101 words
Files
5 (incl. scripts, references, assets)
Skills in repo
280
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
Apache-2.0

At a glance

Implements GDPR Article 12 transparent information and communication requirements, covering concise, intelligible, and plain language obligations, response timelines, fee and refusal provisions, and…

  • Works in 7 steps: Art. 12(1) — The controller shall take… → Art. 12(2) — The controller shall… → Art. 12(3) — Response timeline: without… → …
  • Tasks that involve Privacy and GDPR
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, Legal Foundation, Transparency Requirements and Communication Templates
  • Runs Python scripts from its folder

What it does

Transparent Communication is an agent skill from mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills. Implements GDPR Article 12 transparent information and communication requirements, covering concise, intelligible, and plain language obligations, response timelines, fee and refusal provisions, and layered notice design. Activate for transparent communication, Art. 12, privacy notice, plain language, response timeline queries.

Its SKILL.md is about 2.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 7 other files, including scripts, reference files and assets (for example `assets/template.md`, `references/standards.md` and `references/workflows.md`).

It sits in Legal & Compliance, covering Privacy and GDPR and Plain language and style rules. The repository describes itself as: 282+ structured privacy & data protection skills for AI agents. GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act, HIPAA, LGPD, PIPL, DPDP Act. The licence is Apache-2.0.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Privacy and GDPR
  • Tasks that involve Plain language and style rules

Example prompts

  • “Use the transparent-communication skill to implement GDPR Article 12 transparent information and communication requirements, covering concise…”
  • “/transparent-communication”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

7 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Art. 12(1) — The controller shall take appropriate measures to provide any information referred to in Articles 13 and 14 and any…
  2. Art. 12(2) — The controller shall facilitate the exercise of data subject rights under Articles 15 to 22. The controller shall not refuse…
  3. Art. 12(3) — Response timeline: without undue delay and in any event within one month of receipt. Extension by two further months where…
  4. Art. 12(4) — If the controller does not take action on the request, inform the data subject without delay and at the latest within one…
  5. Art. 12(5) — Information under Articles 13 and 14 and any communication and actions under Articles 15 to 22 and 34 shall be provided free…
  6. Art. 12(6) — Where the controller has reasonable doubts about the identity of the natural person making the request, it may request the…
  7. Art. 12(7) — Information to be provided under Articles 13 and 14 may be provided in combination with standardised icons.

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 9b2ef9e. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Ships 1 file in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Transparent Communication loads about 2.1k tokens when it runs, and up to ~3.5k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 89 tokens; SKILL.md has 1,101 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~89
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.1k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~3.5k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills at commit 9b2ef9e, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© mukul975). 1,101 words, ~2,103 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/transparent-communication/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 4 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
transparent-communication
description
Implements GDPR Article 12 transparent information and communication requirements, covering concise, intelligible, and plain language obligations, response timelines, fee and refusal provisions, and layered notice design. Activate for transparent communication, Art. 12, privacy notice, plain language, response timeline queries.
license
Apache-2.0
metadata.author
mukul975
metadata.version
1.0
metadata.domain
privacy
metadata.subdomain
data-subject-rights
metadata.tags
transparent-communication, gdpr-article-12, privacy-notice, plain-language, response-timelines

Implementing Transparent Communication

Overview

GDPR Article 12 establishes the overarching framework for how controllers must communicate with data subjects about data protection matters. All information under Articles 13-14 and all communications under Articles 15-22 and 34 must be provided in a concise, transparent, intelligible, and easily accessible form, using clear and plain language. This skill covers the operational requirements for achieving transparent communication.

GDPR Article 12 — Transparent Information, Communication and Modalities
  1. Art. 12(1) — The controller shall take appropriate measures to provide any information referred to in Articles 13 and 14 and any communication under Articles 15 to 22 and 34 in a concise, transparent, intelligible and easily accessible form, using clear and plain language, in particular for any information addressed specifically to a child. The information shall be provided in writing, or by other means, including, where appropriate, by electronic means. When requested by the data subject, the information may be provided orally, provided that the identity of the data subject is proven by other means.

  2. Art. 12(2) — The controller shall facilitate the exercise of data subject rights under Articles 15 to 22. The controller shall not refuse to act on the request of the data subject unless it demonstrates that it is not in a position to identify the data subject.

  3. Art. 12(3) — Response timeline: without undue delay and in any event within one month of receipt. Extension by two further months where necessary. Notification of extension within one month with reasons.

  4. Art. 12(4) — If the controller does not take action on the request, inform the data subject without delay and at the latest within one month: reasons for not taking action, possibility of lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority, and seeking a judicial remedy.

  5. Art. 12(5) — Information under Articles 13 and 14 and any communication and actions under Articles 15 to 22 and 34 shall be provided free of charge. Where requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive, the controller may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act.

  6. Art. 12(6) — Where the controller has reasonable doubts about the identity of the natural person making the request, it may request the provision of additional information necessary to confirm identity.

  7. Art. 12(7) — Information to be provided under Articles 13 and 14 may be provided in combination with standardised icons.

Transparency Requirements

Plain Language Standard

Per EDPB Guidelines on Transparency (WP260 rev.01):

  1. Concise: Eliminate unnecessary detail. Separate essential from supplementary information using layered notices.
  2. Transparent: No hidden information. All material processing details must be disclosed.
  3. Intelligible: Written at a reading level accessible to the average member of the intended audience. For general public notices, target an 8th-grade reading level (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 8 or below).
  4. Easily accessible: Available without the data subject having to search for it. Prominently placed, not buried in terms and conditions.
  5. Clear and plain language: No legal jargon, no technical terminology without explanation, no double negatives, no ambiguous phrasing.
Language Requirements
ScenarioLanguage Obligation
Service offered in one EU/EEA Member StateLanguage of that Member State
Service offered across multiple Member StatesLanguage of each Member State where the service is actively offered
Service specifically targeting a linguistic minorityConsider providing in that language
Children as intended audienceLanguage and vocabulary appropriate for the age group
Layered Notice Approach

The EDPB recommends a layered approach to provide transparency without overwhelming the data subject:

Layer 1: Short Notice (Immediate Point of Collection)

Displayed at the point of data collection. Contains the most critical information:

  • Identity of the controller
  • Purpose(s) of the processing
  • Description of data subject rights
  • Information about the most impactful processing (e.g., profiling, international transfers)
  • Link to full privacy notice

Format: 150-300 words. Visible without scrolling. No click-through required.

Layer 2: Full Privacy Notice

The complete privacy notice containing all information required under Art. 13 or Art. 14. Accessible from Layer 1 via a clear link.

Format: Structured with clear headings, table of contents, expandable sections where appropriate. Written in plain language throughout.

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Layer 3: Supplementary Detail

Detailed information for specific processing activities, available on request or through contextual links:

  • Legitimate interest assessments
  • International transfer mechanisms and safeguards
  • Data retention schedule detail
  • Automated decision-making logic explanations
Response Timeline Management
ActionDeadlineExtensionNotification
Acknowledge receipt of request3 business days (best practice)N/ASend acknowledgement with reference number
Respond to data subject right request30 calendar days from receiptUp to 60 additional daysNotify within initial 30 days with reasons
Respond to identity verification request30 calendar days from verification completionUp to 60 additional daysNotify within initial 30 days
Inform of refusal to act30 calendar days from receiptN/AMust include: reasons, right to complain, right to judicial remedy
Fee and Refusal Framework
When a Fee May Be Charged (Art. 12(5)(a))

A reasonable fee based on administrative costs may be charged where requests are:

  • Manifestly unfounded: The requester has stated a disruptive intent, or there is no legitimate purpose for the request.
  • Excessive: Due to repetitive character (e.g., the same request submitted repeatedly without any change in processing).

Meridian Analytics Ltd fee schedule: GBP 10.00 base fee + GBP 0.10 per page exceeding 500 pages.

When Refusal Is Permitted (Art. 12(5)(b))

The controller may refuse to act where the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive, but must:

  1. Inform the data subject of the reasons for not taking action.
  2. Inform of the possibility to lodge a complaint with the ICO.
  3. Inform of the right to a judicial remedy.

The burden of proof for demonstrating that a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive lies with the controller.

Communication Templates

Acknowledgement Elements

Every acknowledgement must include:

  1. The reference number assigned to the request
  2. The date the request was received
  3. The type of right being exercised
  4. The expected response date (30 calendar days)
  5. Contact details for the DPO for any queries
  6. A statement that the request is being processed free of charge (unless fee/refusal applies)
Refusal Elements

Every refusal must include:

  1. The specific reason(s) for refusing to act
  2. The evidence supporting the manifestly unfounded or excessive determination
  3. The data subject's right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF, telephone 0303 123 1113
  4. The data subject's right to seek a judicial remedy under Article 79
Extension Notification Elements
  1. Confirmation that the request is being processed
  2. The specific reason(s) for the extension (complexity, volume, concurrent requests)
  3. The extended deadline date
  4. Contact details for queries about the delay

© mukul975, Apache-2.0. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 4 other files (scripts, references, assets) in skills/privacy/transparent-communication of mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • assets/template.md
  • references/standards.md
  • references/workflows.md
  • scripts/process.py

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 9b2ef9e

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Questions about Transparent Communication

What does Transparent Communication do?

Implements GDPR Article 12 transparent information and communication requirements, covering concise, intelligible, and plain language obligations, response timelines, fee and refusal provisions, and…. Transparent Communication is an agent skill from mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills. Implements GDPR Article 12 transparent information and communication requirements, covering concise, intelligible, and plain language obligations, response timelines, fee and refusal provisions, and layered notice design.

When should I use Transparent Communication?

Transparent Communication fits situations like: tasks that involve Privacy and GDPR; tasks that involve Plain language and style rules.

How do I install Transparent Communication in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill transparent-communication -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/privacy/transparent-communication in mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills) into .claude/skills/transparent-communication in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Transparent Communication in Codex?

Run `npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill transparent-communication -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/privacy/transparent-communication in mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills) into .agents/skills/transparent-communication in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Transparent Communication in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill transparent-communication -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/transparent-communication, .gemini/skills/transparent-communication, .github/skills/transparent-communication and .opencode/skills/transparent-communication in your project.

What does Transparent Communication need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Transparent Communication needs Python for the scripts in its folder. Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Transparent Communication access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Transparent Communication safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.

What licence does Transparent Communication use?

Transparent Communication is published under the Apache-2.0 licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Transparent Communication use?

About 2.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 1.4k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Transparent Communication?

mukul975 (a GitHub user) maintains it in mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills, which has 297 GitHub stars. The repository holds 280 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on March 16, 2026.

Source: mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.