What is Required for GDPR Compliance?
To be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a company must meet certain requirements regarding the collection, storage, and use of personal data.
Some of the key requirements for GDPR compliance include:
Obtaining explicit consent: Companies must obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting, processing, or storing their personal data. This includes providing clear and concise information about how the data will be used, and allowing individuals to withdraw their consent at any time.
Providing access to personal data: Individuals have the right to access their personal data and request that it be corrected or deleted. Companies must have systems in place to provide this access and make the necessary changes.
Notifying of data breaches: Companies must notify individuals and authorities of data breaches within 72 hours of becoming aware of the incident.
Appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO): Companies must appoint a DPO to oversee compliance with GDPR. This person is responsible for monitoring internal compliance, providing advice and guidance, and serving as a contact point for the authorities.
Implementing appropriate security measures: Companies must implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) : Companies must conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) when they plan to process data that is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals.
Keeping Records of Processing Activities: Companies must keep records of their data processing activities, including the purposes of processing, categories of data and data subjects, and the data sharing.
Communicating with Supervising Authority and Data Subjects: Companies must communicate with Supervising Authority and Data Subjects in case of any violations, data breaches, DPIAs, and other GDPR related matters.
It’s important to note that the GDPR is a living regulation and it’s essential to keep abreast of any updates or changes to the regulation. Companies are also recommended to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and seek legal advise for any question that may arise about GDPR.