The EU General Data Protection Regulation establishing uniform rules for the processing of personal data by private companies and public authorities.
The GDPR has been directly applicable in all EU member states since May 25, 2018. It establishes extensive rights for data subjects, including the right to information, rectification, erasure, and data portability. Violations can be punished with fines of up to 20 million euros or four percent of worldwide annual turnover.
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