Data Privacy
Data Privacy
After four years of preparation and debate the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was finally approved by the EU Parliament on 14 April 2016. It was enforced on 25 May 2018 – and organisations that are not compliant could now face heavy fines. The first fines have already been issued, and this puts the pressure on companies to ensure that no data breaches will occur and rules and regulations are followed.
The GDPR replaces the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and is designed to:
- Harmonize data privacy laws across Europe;
- Protect and empower all EU citizens data privacy; and
- Reshape the way organizations across the region approach data privacy.
GDPR reshapes the way in which sectors manage data, as well as redefines the roles for key leaders in businesses, from CIOs to CMOs. CIOs must ensure that they have watertight consent management processes in place, whilst CMOs require effective data rights management systems to ensure they don’t lose their most valuable asset – data.
Is your company already GDPR proof?
Let me help you in getting your Data Privacy requirements in order. Not only can we advice on the requirements needed for your company, draft and negotiate Processing Agreements ("Verwerkingsovereenkomsten") with your counterparties and clients, I can also act as a Data Privacy Officer ("DPO").