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Dec 31, 2025 · Information Security

Understanding GDPR: Key Principles, Rights, and Compliance Requirements

GDPR, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation effective since May 2018, imposes strict data‑handling rules worldwide, outlining seven core principles, eight data‑subject rights, mandatory legal bases, DPO appointments, breach notifications, privacy‑by‑design, record‑keeping, cross‑border transfer limits, hefty fines, and its global influence on similar laws.