General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Details
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for all individual citizens of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). It also addresses the transfer of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas. The GDPR aims primarily to give control to individuals over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business by unifying the regulation within the EU. Some of the key privacy and data protection requirements of the GDPR include:
- Requiring the consent of subjects for data processing
- Anonymizing collected data to protect privacy
- Providing data breach notifications
- Safely handling the transfer of data across borders
- Requiring certain companies to appoint a data protection officer to oversee GDPR compliance
Objectives
- This Regulation applies to the processing of personal data wholly or partly by automated means and to the processing other than by automated means of personal data which form part of a filing system or are intended to form part of a filing system.
- This Regulation does not apply to the processing of personal data:
- in the course of an activity which falls outside the scope of Union law;
- by the Member States when carrying out activities which fall within the scope of Chapter 2 of Title V of the TEU;
- by a natural person in the course of a purely personal or household activity;
- by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, including the safeguarding against and the prevention of threats to public security.
- For the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies, Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 applies. 2Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and other Union legal acts applicable to such processing of personal data shall be adapted to the principles and rules of this Regulation in accordance with Article 98.
- This Regulation shall be without prejudice to the application of Directive 2000/31/EC, in particular of the liability rules of intermediary service providers in Articles 12 to 15 of that Directive.
Business Case
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a significant piece of legislation that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It strengthens EU data protection rules and regulates the collection, storage, and use of personal data of EU citizens. Businesses that process the personal data of EU citizens must comply with the GDPR, and non-compliance can result in substantial fines.
One way for businesses to comply with the GDPR is by using a software solution such as 6clicks. 6clicks is a platform that helps organizations to comply with data protection regulations, including GDPR. It automates the process of identifying and managing data protection risks, and provides a clear and concise report for compliance officers to review.
With 6clicks, businesses can quickly and easily identify and manage data protection risks, and ensure compliance with the GDPR. It can help businesses to avoid costly fines and reputational damage, and provide a competitive advantage by demonstrating a commitment to data protection.
Getting Started
Here are some instructions on how to get started with 6clicks:
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Click Learn more to sign up for an account in 6clicks.
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Verify your email address by clicking on the link sent to your email.
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Log in to your 6clicks account.
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Begin the data protection assessment process by answering questions about your organization's data protection practices.
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Based on your answers, 6clicks will identify and rank data protection risks and provide an action plan for addressing them.
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Review the report generated by 6clicks, and take action to address any identified risks.
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Continuously monitor and manage data protection risks by logging in to your 6clicks account and reviewing the real-time reports.
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Use the centralized data protection management system to keep track of your progress and compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR.
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If you have any questions or need assistance, consult the 6clicks support team or the knowledge base.
Remember that 6clicks is a tool to help you comply with data protection regulations, but it's not a substitute for professional advice and you should always consult with legal or data protection experts for specific guidance on data protection regulations compliance.
More Information
Jurisdiction | European Union (EU) |
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Type | Laws or related obligations |