General Data Protection Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2016/679
"The protection of natural persons in relation to the processing of personal data is a fundamental right. Article 8(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and Article 16(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provide that everyone has the right to the protection of personal data concerning him or her."
Data processing requires valid consent, contract, or legitimate interest.
Access, correct, erase, or port your personal information easily.
Strict prohibitions on processing health, biometric, or genetic data.
Regulated by national DPAs. Fines up to €20M or 4% global turnover.
How the GDPR Works
Visual summary of rights, roles, and obligations.
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