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General Data Protection Regulation

Abstract:

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that strengthens individuals’ privacy rights and imposes strict obligations on organizations handling personal data. It grants EU citizens greater control over their data, including rights to access, rectify, and delete information. The regulation also enforces transparency, accountability, and security measures, with severe penalties for non-compliance, affecting businesses worldwide that process EU citizens’ data.

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European Union
Year:
2018
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MIT Political Science
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