Understanding GDPR: What You Need to Know

On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) officially went into effect. This regulation was designed to protect the personal data of individuals located within the European Union (EU), regardless of where the company collecting the data is based. As a result, organizations around the world who do business in the EU are required to comply with the GDPR.

What is the GDPR?

The GDPR is a regulation that enhances the data protection rights of individuals located within the EU. It sets out guidelines for how personal data should be collected, processed, and stored, in a way that is transparent and secure. The regulation also gives individuals the right to access their personal data and to have it deleted, and requires organizations to report data breaches within 72 hours.

Who Does the GDPR Affect?

The GDPR affects any organization that collects, processes, or stores personal data of individuals located within the EU. This includes companies that are based outside of the EU but do business in the EU, as well as EU-based companies.

What is Personal Data?

Personal data refers to any information that can be used to identify an individual. This includes things like names, email addresses, phone numbers, and IP addresses. It also includes sensitive personal data, such as health information and biometric data.

How Does GDPR Impact Healthcare Organizations?

Healthcare organizations collect and process a large amount of personal data, making them particularly vulnerable to data breaches. As such, the GDPR has significant implications for these organizations. They must ensure that personal data is collected in a lawful, transparent manner, and that it is processed and stored securely. Healthcare organizations must also ensure that patients are fully informed about how their data will be used and that they have granted explicit consent for its use.

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