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 GDPR fundamental rights?

Answer 10

Rights to be informed access rectification erasure restriction of processing data portability object and against automated decision-making