General Data Protection Regulation
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a data privacy regulation that was adopted by the European Union in 2016. The GDPR sets out a number of rules that businesses must follow when they collect, store, and use personal data. These rules are designed to protect the privacy of individuals and give them more control over their personal information.
What is personal data?
Personal data is any information that can be used to identify an individual. This includes information such as:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Occupation
- Marital status
- Health information
- Political opinions
- Religious beliefs
Businesses must take steps to protect personal data from being accessed by unauthorized people. This includes:
- Using strong passwords and encryption
- Limiting access to personal data to only those who need it
- Storing personal data securely
- Destroying personal data when it is no longer needed
What are the rights of individuals under the GDPR?
The GDPR gives individuals a number of rights, including the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Rectify inaccurate personal data
- Erase their personal data
- Restrict the processing of their personal data
- Object to the processing of their personal data
- Data portability
- Not be subject to automated decision-making
Businesses must respect the rights of individuals under the GDPR. If they fail to do so, they may be subject to enforcement action.
