Overview
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 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 processors
- Potential for significant financial penalties for non-compliance
- Compulsory data breach notification
- EU GDPR Information Portal (https://www.eugdpr.org/)
- hcl.com/GDPR website (https://www.hcltech.com/privacy-statement)