GDPR Fundamentals

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that aims to safeguard the personal data of individuals within the European Union (EU) by establishing principles such as consent, transparency, and accountability.

GDPR Principles

The GDPR principles of consent, transparency, and accountability ensure that individuals have control over how their personal data is captured, stored and used. In the following pages we'll deep-dive into this.

GDPR Consent Principle

To meet consent requirements, organizations must ensure that consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. Additionally, individuals must give consent through an active action and must also be given the ability to withdraw consent.

Is the following statement True or False:
For GDPR, organizations need to get permission from individuals before collecting their data.

Consent is a crucial aspect of GDPR compliance. Organizations need to get clear permission from individuals before collecting or using their data. Individuals have the right to say no and can withdraw their consent at any time. A good example of this is when you log onto a website and accept the cookie policy.

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GDPR Transparency Principle

To meet transparency requirements, organizations must provide individuals with comprehensive information about the collection, use and sharing of their data. This includes the identity of any third-parties the data is shared with.

Which of the following is a GDPR transparency requirement?

To meet GDPR transparency requirements, organizations must provide individuals with comprehensive information about the collection, use, and sharing of their data.

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GDPR Accountability Principle

To meet GDPR accountability requirements, organizations must ensure that they take ownership over all aspects of data collection, data security, and data sharing.
Organizations must limit the collection of personal data to what's necessary for business purposes. These purposes must be clearly defined and document the lawful basis for processing the data. Finally, organizations must regularly review and update data collection practices to ensure that only relevant and necessary data is collected and retained.
Organizations must implement both technical and non-technical measures to ensure the security of personal data. This includes protection against unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage throughout the data processing lifecycle.
In the context of GDPR, a sub-processor refers to any third-party entity that processes personal data on behalf of the data controller. These organizations must only be engaged if they provide sufficient guarantees that data protection measures are in place. This includes a written contract outlining their responsibilities to adhere to the GDPR.

Is the following statement True or False:
Once consent is given for data collection, it's ok to share that information with ANY third-party.

Organizations must only share data with sub-processors if sufficient guarantees can be provided that data protection measures are in place and meet the rigor of GDPR requirements. This needs to be written in a contract, and individuals must be notified of this data-processing relationship.

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The rights of individuals protected by GDPR

Under GDPR, individuals are granted certain rights that empower them to exercise control over their personal data. Let's explore some of these rights.
Individuals have the right to be informed about why their personal data is being collected and processed. Further to this, it needs to be communicated in a clear and understandable manner.
Individuals can exercise their rights to access, rectify, restrict processing, and request the erasure or portability of their personal data, allowing them to have greater control and accuracy over their information.
Individuals have the right to object to automated decision-making, including profiling, and have the right to ensure that such decisions do not significantly impact them without human intervention.

Which of the following is NOT a GDPR right provided to individuals?

Individuals can exercise their rights to access, rectify, restrict processing, and request the erasure or portability of their personal data. However, under the GDPR, individuals don't need to be financially compensated for any revenue derived from sharing of their personal data.

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Wrapping up

GDPR grants individuals rights to control and protect their personal data, providing transparency, control, and safeguards in an increasingly data-driven world. These rights empower individuals to make informed decisions about their privacy.