GDPR Article 4 Explained: Essential Terms and Definitions
GDPR, with its 11 chapters and 99 Articles, aims to protect user data privacy across the European Union(EU). Unfortunately, across these 11 chapters and 99 articles, the makers of GDPR have used complex jargon that is not easy to understand. In this article, we’ve listed and explained all the GDPR article 4 definitions of legal-speak…
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Sep 08, 2024
GDPR Article 30: Maintaining Records of Processing Activities
Why is record keeping such a fundamental part of GDPR compliance? For privacy professionals, it’s the cornerstone of understanding and protecting personal data. Under GDPR Article 30, organizations must create a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)—a detailed map of all personal data held within the organization. This involves identifying what data is collected, where it’s…
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Sep 01, 2024
GDPR vs ISO 27001: What’s the Difference?
If you think, “I am ISO 27001 compliant. So, I am almost GDPR compliant.” Well, you are not! This is a common misconception and we will tell you why in this article. The whole debate about the GDPR vs ISO 27001 is because numerous online communities state how ISO 27001 is a starting point for…
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Mar 17, 2024
GDPR Compliance for US Companies (2026)
If you’re a US-based company that serves EU customers or tracks their behavior online, the GDPR likely applies to you. But the law is complex, rooted in a different legal system, and often overwhelming for American teams with limited resources. Missteps aren’t just risky—they’re expensive, with fines reaching up to 4% of annual global revenue….
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Feb 21, 2024
Article 28 of GDPR: The Essentials for Data Processors
Article 28 GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) discusses the written contract between a controller and a processor (or a sub-processor). This contract legally allows processors to process personal data on behalf of the Controller. This contract is also known as a Data Processing Agreement (DPA). Here’s an example of a standard DPA and the information…
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Sep 18, 2022
GDPR for Dummies: Simple GDPR Guide for Beginners
To be or not to be. In this context, understanding whether or not to be GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliant for your organization is the biggest challenge. As a business owner who spends a lot of time on product development and business expansion, the challenge is the compliance process know-how. GDPR for Dummies, aims…
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Sep 02, 2022