# General Data Protection Regulation
> The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, is a European Union regulation concerning personal data processing and individuals' rights.
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# 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.

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## 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

Topics

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## Related concepts

- [Privacy policy](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/privacy-policy.html)
- [Cookies](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/cookies.html)