GDPR

GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It's the core of Europe's digital privacy legislation.

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In January 2012, the European Commission set out plans for data protection reform across the European Union in order to make Europe 'fit for the digital age'. Almost four years later, agreement was reached on what that involved and how it will be enforced.

One of the key components of the reforms is the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This new EU framework applies to organisations in all member-states and has implications for businesses and individuals across Europe, and beyond.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/gdpr-an-executive-guide-to-what-you-need-to-know/