GDPR

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) protects personal data for EU residents, mandating strict privacy and security controls for organizations worldwide.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a landmark EU law enacted on May 25, 2018, that fundamentally reshaped how organizations handle personal data. It applies to any entity processing data of EU residents, regardless of the organization's location. Key provisions include explicit consent for data collection, the right to access and erase personal data (the 'right to be forgotten'), and mandatory data breach notifications. Non-compliance carries significant penalties, with fines up to €20 million or 4% of annual global turnover, whichever is greater. For example, British Airways faced a £20 million fine in 2020 for a data breach impacting 400,000 customers. GDPR emphasizes accountability and transparency, empowering individuals with greater control over their personal information.

https://gdpr-info.eu/