The European Union (EU_ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a sweeping regulation that replaced the aging Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC). It (somewhat) modernized the EU's approach to privacy and data protection and (somewhat) harmonized privacy and data protection laws across the EU.
GDPR went into effect on May 25, 2018, bringing fines as large as €20 million or 4% of global turnover (whichever is higher) for non-compliance. The Regulation applies to many more companies than the old Directive as companies established in the EU and some outside the EU fall under its scope. Notably, the Regulation applies directly to both controllers and processors of personal data. Its structure also imposes duties on affected companies and preserves certain rights for affected individuals.
DOES MY COMPANY HAVE TO COMPLY WITH GDPR?
- Does your company have a presence in the European Union?
- Does your company monitor or track attitudes/behavior in European Union?
If you answered yes to either question, it's likely your company has to comply with the GDPR.
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE?
Sky high fines! The GDPR empowers Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) to impose fines as high as €20 million or 4% of global turnover (whichever is higher).
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