GDPR

In our previous writings we have talked about the GDPR regulations in general, but as it is now a hotter topic than ever, we decided to share some more on the topic. The General Data Protection Regulation has been all over the news in the past few months. Some companies were more prepared than others, and disputes were present all over Europe on how to implement the necessary requirements before the deadline passes. GDPR changes how personal data is being handled, meaning that organizations will have to change their practices drastically if they want to avoid fines. But the regulation does not necessarily mean that one must panic. However, every company needs to increase their awareness of and preparedness for GDPR, it is not necessarily an impossible task.

Facebook has been a hot topic in 2018, and it is time to reflect to its newest data policy changes in connection with their recent scandals. At the end of April, Facebook released new data policies regarding its users’ private information.

As GDPR is going into effect, it will strengthen and unify data protection for individuals, giving them control over their personal data. It affects all businesses, including non-Europeans, operating in the EU. To help cybersecurity and privacy professionals prepare for a future in which their organizations will increasingly be held accountable for the data on consumers they collect, it is time to gather some of the best technologies for cybersecurity and data protection that are present in the market.

According to the official statement, The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation by which the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union, and the European Commission intend to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the European Union (EU). GDPR requires businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states.