Part IV - Terms - GDPR

Question 1

What is GDPR?

Answer 1

General Data Protection Regulation

Question 2

When did GDPR come into effect?

Answer 2

25th May 2018

Question 3

To whom does GDPR apply?

Answer 3

Organisations processing personal data of EU citizens

Question 4

What responsibilities do companies have under GDPR?

Answer 4

Meet seven data protection principles, including lawful, fair, and transparent processing

Question 5

What kind of information does GDPR apply to?

Answer 5

Personal data

Question 6

What rules should businesses follow to ensure GDPR compliance?

Answer 6

Lawful fair and transparent processing
Specific purpose
Adequate and limited data kept accurate and up-to-date
Data secured

Question 7

What are the penalties for GDPR breaches?

Answer 7

Up to 4% of annual global turnover or €20 million

Question 8

How does Brexit affect GDPR?

Answer 8

UK adopted UK GDPR affecting data protection laws from 1st January 2021

Question 9

Does everyone need a Data Protection Officer?

Answer 9

Not mandatory; depends on processing activities

Question 10

What are the GDPR fundamental rights?

Answer 10

Rights to:
-Be informed
-Access
-Rectification
-Erasure
-Restriction of processing
-Data portability
-Object
-Against automated decision-making