Blog: GDPR
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GDPR Data Controller vs. Data Processor
Both data controllers and data processors have new obligations under the GDPR, but their responsibilities vary. Generally, data controllers have more accountability and liability, but processors will have new responsibilities and new added layers of liability written into their roles. Are you a controller or a processor? Keep reading to find...
GDPR Data Processing Agreements
Whether you're a data controller, a data processor, or both, it's important to understand data processing agreements and have them in place when need be. These contracts ensure that all parties involved are properly handling personal data, primarily laying down requirements for data processors to meet before they are trusted with...
Do I Need to Comply with the GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new set of privacy laws protecting residents of the European Union. The GDPR states that any entity which collects or processes the personal data of residents of the EU must comply with the regulations set forth by the GDPR. The GDPR is very...
GDPR Consent Examples
In May 2018, the EU fired the Internet privacy shot heard around the world. Did you miss it? Likely not. If you opened your email inbox in May, you likely noticed one thing: an onslaught of emails, from addresses you do and don't recognize, informing you that they've "updated their privacy...
Pseudonymization, Anonymization and the GDPR
Ever since the GDPR recommended these data security measures, these previously obscure concepts have become hot topics of discussion among business owners. In case you're still not sure what the difference is between the two, here are some definitions: Pseudonymization - a data management procedure by which personally identifiable information fields...
Will Disclaimers for Data Breaches Hold up in Court Under the GDPR?
Data protection law can be a quagmire of clauses, contradictory court precedents and confusing terminology. For a business owner seeking to limit her own liability in the case of a future data breach, the best risk-mitigation strategy is not always clear, especially in light of the GDPR. This article will discuss...