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In six months’ time, specifically 25 May 2018, a revolution in data protection will break out. Therefore, we have decided to prepare a blog dedicated to this issue and to regularly bring news from the GDPR.
What is GDPR?
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It is a European Union regulation that will significantly increase data protection. The GDPR aims to defend the rights of EU citizens against unauthorised handling of their personal data. In addition, it is a chance to get a handle on your IT and the data it collects.
Who must comply with the EU regulation?
The General Regulation is the EU Regulation 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The Regulation applies in its entirety throughout the European Union, so it applies to all EU citizens. Exceptions are then governed by Directive 2016/680 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the EU.
Who is the DPO?
A DPO (Data Protection Officer) is a data protection officer. The DPO is appointed by the controller. They may be an employee or an external service provider. The Data Protection Officer oversees compliance with data protection and cooperates with the supervisory authority.
What are the penalties?
If companies breach the General Regulation, they risk a fine of up to €20 million or 4% of their worldwide turnover. If a data breach occurs, it must be reported to the Data Protection Authority within 72 hours of it occurring.
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