GDPR Diagram

 

General Data Protection Regulation know as GDPR is the new framework for data protection laws, which United Kingdom law is currently based on. Main aims of the new law are to give people more control over how their data is used, and it also wants to give businesses a more transparent legal environment to operate in. The new laws under the GDPR were applied in 2018, and it is known to make data protection rules identical throughout the EU. The data protection act controls how your personal data is being stored and used by a business, organisations or the government. There are strict rules to follow for everyone responsible for using personal data; make sure they are used;

·         Fairly, lawfully and transparently

·         Used for the specified, explicit purpose

·         Accurate, when necessary and kept up to date, kept no longer than necessary

Ensure appropriate security applies, protection against unlawful or unauthorised processing, access, loss, damage and destruction.

However, there is more vital legal protection for more sensitive information, such as;

·         Race

·         Ethnic backgrounds

·         Political opinions

·         Religious beliefs

·         Genetics

·         Health

·         Sex life/ Orientations

There are also separate safeguards for personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences. Under the data protection act 2018, you also have the right to find out what kind of information the government or any other organisations store about you, such as;

·         Being informed about how your data is being used

·         Access to personal data

·         Have incorrect data updated

·         Have a data erased

·         Object to how your data is processed in certain circumstances

 

The GDPR will levy harsh fines against those who violate its privacy and security standards, with penalties reaching into the tens of millions of euros.