- GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation and is an EU regulation designed to protect the data and privacy of EU citizens.
- It was approved in April 2016 and came into effect on May 25, 2018.
- The GDPR applies to companies that process personal data of EU citizens, regardless of the company’s location.
- It applies to the processing of personal data of EU citizens both in and outside of the EU.
- Companies must obtain explicit consent from users before collecting and processing their personal data.
- Companies must provide users with easy access to all the personal data they have stored about them.
- Companies must inform users about their rights under the GDPR.
- Companies must provide users with the option to request their data be deleted.
- Companies must provide users with the option to opt-out of any processing activities that are not necessary for providing the service.
- Companies must inform users about any data breaches within 72 hours.
- Companies must have an appointed Data Protection Officer (DPO) to monitor compliance with GDPR.
- Companies must provide users with the option to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if they feel their data has been mishandled.
- Companies must implement technical and organizational measures to protect the data they are processing and to prevent unauthorized access.
- Companies must keep records of all processing activities they are conducting.
- Companies must provide users with the option to transfer their data to another controller.
- Companies must notify the relevant supervisory authority if they are conducting large-scale processing activities.
- Companies must conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to identify and address any potential risks associated with the processing of personal data.
- Companies must obtain parental consent before collecting any personal data from children under 16.
- Companies must obtain explicit consent from users before sending them marketing emails.
- Companies are responsible for ensuring that any third-party data processors they use comply with the GDPR.
- Companies can be fined up to 4% of their global annual turnover or €20 million (whichever is greater) for non-compliance with the GDPR.
- Companies must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) if they are processing large or sensitive amounts of personal data.
- Companies must appoint a Data Protection Officer if they are a public authority or body.
- Companies must have a process in place to respond to data subject access requests within one month.
- Companies must have a process in place to respond to requests for data rectification or erasure within one month.