General Data Protection Regulation
The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, is a European Union regulation concerning personal data processing and individuals' rights. It establishes principles and responsibilities for processing within its scope
What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.
What it is and how it works
Within an organisation, it affects how purposes are defined, information is provided and the data lifecycle is managed. Consent is not synonymous with every legal basis. This entry provides conceptual guidance and distinguishes the GDPR from other rules that may apply to communications or cookies.
Also known as
GDPR, Regulation (EU) 2016/679
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