Glossary What is General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
By null / 1 Jan 2023 / Topics: Cybersecurity Data and AI
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) law that establishes guidelines for the collection and processing of an individual’s personal information. GDPR also grants individuals the right to request that organizations delete their personal data. This law on data protection is a crucial component of EU privacy and human rights legislation.
Under GDPR, companies are obligated to implement suitable technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data. Additionally, they are required to inform both authorities and affected individuals of any data breaches that could potentially harm individuals, such as identity theft, financial loss, or damage to reputation.
Businesses outside the EU that interact with EU citizens also need to follow GDPR. In the U.S., this has led to many organizations enhancing their data management and security processes so they can avoid GDPR penalties. Organizations that do not currently serve EU citizens but want to in the future will need to conduct an audit of their data security environment and make any necessary changes to ensure GDPR compliance.
A consulting session with an experienced data security partner may be necessary to achieve GDPR compliance. This helps an organization understand where they are and plan for changes in a cost-effective and timely manner.
