Data Privacy Radar: GDPR 101, What Who Why
Blog post from Box
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effective from May 25, 2018, represents a significant overhaul in data privacy laws, impacting organizations worldwide that handle data related to European citizens, irrespective of their geographical location. Enacted to harmonize data privacy laws across the EU and enhance the protection of EU citizens' data rights, the GDPR introduces comprehensive rights for data subjects, such as the right to data erasure and transparency in data processing. The regulation broadens the scope of applicability to include any company processing EU citizens' personal data, whether or not the company is based in the EU, and extends the definition of "personal data" to include online identifiers like IP addresses. Unlike previous directives, the GDPR imposes obligations on data processors, who must adhere to stringent documentation, security, and international data transfer standards, and mandates written agreements with data controllers. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines, emphasizing the necessity for organizations to align their data practices with GDPR standards, as exemplified by companies like Toys4You, which must comply due to their dealings with French customer data.
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