GDPR Overview

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the world’s most well-known privacy regulation, providing individuals in the EU/EEA with strong rights over their personal data.

GDPR applies to controllers and processors of personal data and is based on the following principles:

• Transparency: Individuals must know how their data is used.

• Control: Individuals have the right to access, correct, and delete their data.

• Security: Organizations must protect personal data with appropriate safeguards.

• Accountability: Organizations must demonstrate GDPR compliance.

Key areas include:

• Lawful basis for processing personal data

• Consent management

• Data subject rights

• Cross-border data transfers

• Breach notification requirements

Aligning GDPR with security standards like ISO 27001 and SOC 2 supports a unified approach to privacy and security across global operations.