Privacy Law
Data Protection Principles
Privacy law and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU 2016/679) establish transparency, accountability, and security in personal data processing. Businesses must comply with lawful processing, data minimization, and purpose limitation principles to safeguard individuals' rights. Ensuring fair, legal, and ethical data handling is essential for regulatory compliance.
Data Security & Compliance Obligations
Companies must implement technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data from breaches, unauthorized access, and misuse. GDPR mandates encryption, pseudonymization, and strict access controls. Organizations must conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), appoint data protection officers (DPOs), and ensure vendor compliance to mitigate risks and avoid penalties.
Data Subject Rights
GDPR grants individuals rights over their personal data, including access, rectification, erasure (right to be forgotten), portability, and objection to data processing. Organizations must establish mechanisms to process subject access requests (SARs), ensure data accuracy, and provide opt-out options for marketing and automated decision-making to maintain legal compliance.
Regulatory Enforcement & Penalties
GDPR violations result in severe penalties—up to €20 million or 4% of global turnover. Regulatory authorities audit compliance, investigate breaches, and impose corrective actions. Organizations must maintain compliance documentation, conduct regular audits, and report data breaches within 72 hours to avoid legal consequences and reputational damage.