What is the GDPR, why it is important and how to be perfectly compliant by integrating dedicated software
GDPR, acronym for General Data Protection Regulation, is a European regulation that has revolutionized the way companies manage and protect the personal data of European citizens. This law, which came into force in May 2018, has made it mandatory for many companies and organizations to review and improve their personal data management practices. In this article we will explore what the GDPR is, who is obliged to comply with it and how software can help companies comply with this important legislation.
What is the GDPR and what is it for
Il GDPR was adopted to address the growing concern about personal data privacy in an era of rapid technological development and was born as a response to the growing challenges related to the protection of personal data and growing threats to privacy.
This is a European law that focuses on the protection of personal data of citizens of the European Union. The main objective is to provide European citizens with greater control over their personal data and to establish clear rules for their processing, ensuring that personal information is processed lawfully, transparently and securely.
Its main purposes are:
- protect privacy: GDPR aims to ensure that people have control over their personal data and that companies treat this data with respect and protection;
- standardize the rules: The GDPR harmonizes personal data protection rules across the European Union, simplifying trade and improving consistency in data management practices;
- strengthen sanctions: GDPR provides tougher penalties for data protection violations, encouraging companies to strictly comply with it.
GDPR who is obliged
The GDPR applies to a wide range of organizations and companies, both inside and outside the European Union, that process personal data of European citizens. GDPR who is obliged:
- companies and organizations within the European Union or outside the EU that process the data of European citizens: Companies, large and small, and non-profit organizations must comply with the GDPR if they process personal data;
- public bodies: Government agencies and public institutions are required to comply with the GDPR when processing personal data;
- those responsible for data processing: every company that processes personal data is responsible for compliance with the GDPR;
- service providers: companies that use service providers for the management of personal data are still responsible for compliance with the GDPR;
- websites and apps: Companies that collect personal data via websites or apps are subject to the provisions of the GDPR.
Finally, the GDPR also applies to the personal data of a company's employees.
How software can help companies comply with the GDPR
Now that we understand who is obliged to GDPR, let's see how Adopting software specifically designed for GDPR compliance can greatly facilitate the regulatory compliance process. That's how:
- Consent management: Software can help companies manage and document data owner consents, ensuring that data is only processed with the appropriate authorization;
- data protection: software can offer advanced encryption and data protection features to ensure that personal data is safe;
- tracking and recording: a technological application allows you to record all data-related activities, facilitating monitoring and auditing in the event of a violation;
- managing data owner requests: software can make it easier to manage data owner requests, such as accessing or deleting their data;
- training and awareness: some software includes training modules to educate staff on GDPR regulations, improving internal awareness;
- Breach reporting: Software can assist in identifying and reporting GDPR breaches to the relevant authorities.
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