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GDPR: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 · CELEX 32016R0679 · Applies from 2018-05-25

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Summary

What is GDPR?
The EU data protection regulation governing processing of personal data.
Who is covered?
Anyone processing personal data of people in the EU, including non-EU companies targeting the EU.
When does it apply?
Applies since 25 May 2018.
What are the main obligations?
Lawful basis (art. 6), information to data subjects (art. 13), security (art. 32), breach notification within 72 hours (art. 33) and impact assessments for high-risk processing (art. 35).
What are the most common risks?
Missing lawful basis, late breach notification and inadequate security. Fines up to 20 million euro or 4 percent of global turnover (art. 83).
Which judgments affect the interpretation?
Court of Justice rulings on third-country transfers and legitimate interest shape the interpretation; see the case list below.

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