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Browse CoursesGDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a European Union regulation that governs the collection, processing, and protection of personal data. It grants individuals more control over their data and imposes obligations on organizations to handle personal information responsibly.
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GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation. It is a comprehensive data protection and privacy regulation that came into effect in the European Union (EU) in May 2018. GDPR applies to organizations that process the personal data of EU residents, regardless of the organization's location.
GDPR is built on several key principles, including the lawful, fair, and transparent processing of personal data; the purpose limitation of data collection; data minimization; accuracy; storage limitation; integrity and confidentiality; and accountability. These principles guide organizations in handling personal data responsibly.
GDPR grants several rights to individuals (data subjects), including the right to access their personal data, the right to rectification, the right to erasure (commonly known as the "right to be forgotten"), the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing.
GDPR mandates the appointment of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in certain cases. Organizations that engage in large-scale systematic monitoring of individuals or process large amounts of sensitive personal data must appoint a DPO to oversee data protection compliance.
GDPR grants supervisory authorities the power to impose significant fines for non-compliance. Organizations that violate GDPR may face fines of up to 4% of their global annual turnover or €20 million, whichever is higher. Enforcement is designed to ensure that organizations take data protection seriously and prioritize the rights of individuals.