EU GDPR

Comply With EU GDPR Perfectly via DPOsphere’s Expertise

What is EU GDPR?

The strictest privacy and security law in the world is the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).

The 1995 Data Protection Directive’s guiding principles have been amended and modernized by this law. It was approved in 2016 and went into effect on May 25, 2018.

The EU GDPR defines:

· Individuals’ fundamental rights in the digital era,
· The duties of data processors,
· Techniques for ensuring compliance,
· Penalties for rulebreakers

According to EU GDPR…

The seven protection and accountability standards listed in Article 5.1-2 must be followed when processing data:

1

Lawfulness, fairness and transparency:

Processing must be legitimate, equitable, and open to the data subject.

2

Purpose limitation:

You are only allowed to use data for the legal purposes that were made clear to the data subject when it was gathered.

3

Data minimization:

You should only gather and analyze the minimum amount of data required to fulfill the outlined objectives.

4

Accuracy:

You must maintain the accuracy and currentness of personal data.

5

Storage limitation:

You may only keep personally identifying information as long as it’s required for the intended use.

6

Integrity and confidentiality:

Processing must be carried out in a manner that provides the necessary security, integrity, and confidentiality. (e.g. by using encryption).

7

Accountability:

It is the data controller’s duty to demonstrate compliance with all of these GDPR tenets.

Who does the EU GDPR apply to?

All organizations that process personal data and operate within, sell goods or provide services to the EU are impacted by the EU GDPR. The definition of processing is designed to cover practically every type of data usage and includes collection, storage, retrieval, alteration, storage, and destruction.

The EU GDPR applies to both data ‘controllers’ and ‘processors’. Data controllers determine the purpose and manner in which data is processed. Data processors are any third-party undertaking data processing on behalf of a controller.

Find out if your company is covered by the EU GDPR by completing our questionnaire below.

EU GDPR is not directly applicable to your business

No

No

Does your business process personal data?

Yes

Yes

Does your business have an establishment in the EU?

No

No

Do you actively offer free or paid-for goods or services to individuals based in the EU?

Yes

Yes

No

No

Do you monitor any behaviour of individuals based in the EU?

Yes

Does the law of any EU member state apply to you by virtue of public international law?

Is the processing of personal data in the context of the activities of the establishment?

Yes

You are required to be EU GDPR-compliant

Data breaches put personal information at risk and can damage a company’s reputation. The risk of falling foul of EU GDPR is higher for sectors that hold sensitive personal and financial information

What are the penalties for non-compliance?

There are two tiers of EU GDPR fines that regulators adhere to. The severity of an organization’s EU GDPR infringements will determine which tier they fall under—though both tiers are designed to ensure that noncompliance is a costly mistake for businesses.

Lower-tier fines: A lower-level EU GDPR violation can result in fines of up to €10 million or two percent of the company’s annual revenue, whichever is greater.

Higher-tier fines: A more severe violation can result in a fine of up to €20 million or four percent of the company’s annual revenue, whichever is greater.

These are hefty fines that can impact an organization of any size if they are found to be in violation of the EU GDPR.

Why Choose Us?

DPOsphere helps global corporations abide by the relevant laws. By doing this, businesses gain the trust of their customers and
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To determine the data flow within a group of businesses, DPOsphere does thorough data mapping. In light of this, we assist our clients in closing any gaps that are now present. The adoption of privacy rules, organizational and technical safeguards, contractual agreements, protocols for data breaches, and demands from data subjects are all included in this. We can carve out legal exceptions for cultural differences while keeping an eye on our customers’ larger commercial interests thanks to our multilingual team of lawyers and DPOsphere experts.

To reap these benefits, firms must first have a thorough awareness of the domestic and international regulations that govern their operations and industry. DPOsphere’s jurisdictions are focused on assessments and audits related to specific domain components like as data security. These reassessments and audits are critical for maintaining a system’s viability and avoiding legal violations while meeting statutory, regulatory, security, and contractual duties.

DPOsphere addresses these requirements while also providing the simplicity of use and flexibility required to ensure compliance with the legislation applicable to your firm, all from a single user-friendly interface. Maintain compliance and peace of mind while growing your organization by choosing DPOsphere, relying on our cutting-edge technology and legal experience.