IBM Library Support for Hibernate considerations for GDPR readiness

This document is intended to help you in your preparations for GDPR readiness. It provides information about features that you can configure, and aspects of the product's use that you should consider to help your organization with GDPR requirements. This information is not an exhaustive list, due to the many ways that clients can choose and configure features, and the large variety of ways that the product can be used by itself and with third-party applications and systems.

Clients are responsible for ensuring their own compliance with various laws and regulations, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. Clients are solely responsible for obtaining advice of competent legal counsel as to the identification and interpretation of any relevant laws and regulations that may affect the clients' business and any actions the clients may need to take to comply with such laws and regulations.

The products, services, and other capabilities described herein are not suitable for all client situations and might have restricted availability. IBM® does not provide legal, accounting, or auditing advice or represent or warrant that its services or products will ensure that clients are in compliance with any law or regulation.

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GDPR Overview

The General Data Protection Regulation has been adopted by the European Union ("EU") and applies from May 25, 2018.

Why is GDPR important?

GDPR establishes a stronger data protection regulatory framework for processing of personal data of individuals. GDPR brings:

  • New and enhanced rights for individuals
  • Widened definition of personal data
  • New obligations for companies and organizations handling personal data
  • Potential for significant financial penalties for non-compliance
  • Compulsory data breach notification
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Product configuration - considerations for GDPR readiness

There are no GDPR considerations necessary for IBM Library Support for Hibernate. IBM Library Support for Hibernate does not collect, store, process, or otherwise use personal data.