Course Overview
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It is a regulation of the European Union that came into effect on May 25, 2018, replacing the previous data protection directive from 1995. The GDPR is designed to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe, to protect the privacy and personal data of EU citizens and residents, and to strengthen the rights of individuals in relation to their personal data.
Under the GDPR, organizations that collect, use, store or process the personal data of EU citizens or residents are required to comply with a range of data protection requirements, including the appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO), implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data, providing individuals with clear and concise information about the processing of their data, obtaining their explicit consent where necessary, and providing individuals with certain rights with respect to their personal data, such as the right to access, rectify, and erase their personal data.
The GDPR applies not only to organizations based in the EU but also to those outside of the EU that offer goods or services to or monitor the behaviour of, EU citizens or residents. Failure to comply with the GDPR can result in significant fines, as well as reputational damage and loss of customer trust. In simple words, GDPR is a new set of rules for EU citizens which gives them liberty and control over their personal data. They can access their data, erase it or update it anytime with their consent and without the fear of personal data stealing.
Target audiences
- Individuals interested in the fundamental principles of privacy
- Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the main requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)