Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)

Regulation (EU) 2016/679, known as GDPR, is a law that protects individuals’ personal data within the European Union. It requires organizations to handle personal information responsibly, ensure transparency about its use, and obtain clear consent from individuals. GDPR grants people rights to access, correct, or delete their data and mandates that companies implement security measures to prevent data breaches. Its goal is to give individuals better control over their personal information while encouraging organizations to adopt trustworthy data practices, fostering privacy and security in the digital age.