Blog: EU Privacy Laws
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Determining if Your Users Fall Under GDPR Jurisdiction
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has changed how companies around the world are handling the personal information of their users. This privacy law out of the European Union extends its jurisdiction to any company or entity that collects or processes the personal information of residents of the EU. This...
GDPR Data Processor Requirements
Data processing converts raw data into something usable and valuable. The conversion is a process using a predefined operation carried out manually or automatically. If you use programs like Apache Hadoop or Apache Spark to sort or define data, then you're engaging in what the law describes as data processing. The...
GDPR Data Controller Requirements
The GDPR came into effect in May 2018, and it changed the role of the data controller - the person or organization responsible for data collection and storage. If it were possible to sum up the new role of the data controller in one word, the word would be relevant. ...
GDPR Data Controller vs. Data Processor
Both data controllers and data processors have obligations under the GDPR, but their responsibilities vary. Generally, data controllers have more accountability and liability, but processors will have new responsibilities and new added layers of liability written into their roles. Are you a controller or a processor? Keep reading to find out...
Do I Need to Comply with the GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new set of privacy laws protecting residents of the European Union. The GDPR states that any entity which collects or processes the personal data of residents of the EU must comply with the regulations set forth by the GDPR. The GDPR is very...
Will Disclaimers for Data Breaches Hold up in Court Under the GDPR?
Data protection law can be a quagmire of clauses, contradictory court precedents and confusing terminology. For a business owner seeking to limit her own liability in the case of a future data breach, the best risk-mitigation strategy is not always clear, especially in light of the GDPR. This article will discuss...