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GDPR Compliance

GDPR compliance refers to adhering to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 

 

The European Union (EU) enacted a comprehensive data protection law in May 2018. It governs how organizations collect, process, store, and protect individuals' personal data within the EU.

 

Here's a breakdown of key aspects of GDPR compliance:

 

1. Data Collection and Processing

  • Lawful Basis: Organizations must have a legal reason (e.g., consent, contract necessity) to collect and process personal data.

  • Transparency: Clear and concise privacy notices must be provided explaining how data will be used.

2. Data Subject Rights

  • Right to Access: Individuals can request access to their data.

  • Right to Rectification: Individuals can request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Right to Erasure: Also known as the "right to be forgotten," this right allows individuals to request the deletion of their data.

  • Right to Data Portability: Individuals can request their data in a portable format.

  • Right to Object: Individuals can object to data processing under certain conditions.

3. Data Protection

  • Security Measures: Organizations must implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data from unauthorized access, loss, or breach.

  • Data Breach Notification: In case of a data breach, organizations must notify the relevant data protection authority within 72 hours and inform affected individuals if there is a high risk to their rights and freedoms.

4. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

  • Organizations that process large amounts of personal data or handle sensitive data may need to appoint a Data Protection Officer to oversee compliance.

5. Data Processing Agreements

  • Organizations must ensure that any third-party service providers (data processors) they use comply with GDPR and sign data processing agreements.

6. International Data Transfers

  • Transfers of personal data outside the EU must comply with GDPR, ensuring that the destination country provides adequate data protection.

7. Accountability and Documentation

  • Organizations must maintain records of data processing activities and demonstrate compliance through policies, procedures, and impact assessments.

8. Penalties

  • Non-compliance can result in significant fines: up to €20 million or 4% of the organization's annual global turnover, whichever is higher.

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GDPR aims to give individuals more control over their data while ensuring that organizations handle data responsibly and transparently.

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