DATA PRIVACY

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a law that protects the data and privacy of people living within the European Union (EU). Established in 2016, GDPR is one of the world’s most comprehensive data privacy laws. Its goal is to ensure that citizens of the EU have control over how their data is used and collected.

Personal data is any type of information that can be used to identify a person, such as a name, address, or birthdate. Companies and organizations collect personal data for various reasons, such as marketing or improving their services.

Under GDPR, people in the EU have more rights than ever before. For example, companies must ask for permission to collect people’s personal data. They must explain in plain language why they need the data, and how it will be used. They must also tell people exactly what data is being collected and stored.

People also have the right to request and obtain a copy of their personal data. They can also ask for it to be corrected, if it is wrong. Under GDPR, people also have the right to ask for their personal data to be deleted or “forgotten”.

In addition, GDPR makes it easier for people to report a data breach. If a company experiences a security incident, they are legally obligated to report it to the supervising authority or in some circumstances, to data subjects.

GDPR is important because it prevents companies from collecting and storing personal data without the owner’s knowledge or consent. This helps ensure that people’s data is not used without their knowledge or in ways that they don’t approve of.

The future of data privacy is dependent on the vigilance of people, companies, and regulators. People have to be careful with what they share online and who they give permission to collect their data. Companies need to invest in secure systems and stay up to date with data privacy regulations. Regulators need to continue to create and enforce necessary laws and regulations that protect the rights of data owners.

GDPR is an important step in the right direction. By building trust and providing people and organizations with more rights and protections, it helps to create an environment where data is respected. In this way, people’s data can be safely collected, stored, and used without compromising their privacy.