What is General Data Protection Regulation [ GDPR ]

What is the GDPR?


GDPR full form e General Data Protection Regulation. GDPR introduce on 25th May 2018 as the new European Union Regulation, replacing the Data Protection Directive (DPD) and The UK Data Protection Act 1998.

To Provide privacy of data for EU citizens, in relation to the storage, processing and handling of personal data. Personal data includes data that can identify an individual directly by using following below user’s data

  • User’s Name
  • User’s Address
  • User’s Contact Information
  • User’s Date of Birth
  • User’s Health Records
  • User’s Photographs
  • User’s Resumes
  • User’s Driver’s License

What is the use of GDPR?

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is to protect individuals’ fundamental rights and freedoms, particularly their right to protection of their personal data.

GDPR Example

By using website Using tracking/advertising cookies.
To Send marketing emails or newsletters.
To Share personal data with other companies for commercial purposes.

7 Principles of GDPR

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