Importance of Data Protection and GDPR

Risks of Data Breaches

• Hacked email accounts can lead to serious problems
  • Affect finances or reputation
• Online activity on social media (clicks, likes) can be used to profile and influence behavior

Introduction of GDPR

• New data protection rules introduced on May 25th, 2018
• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation
• Ensures a harmonized approach across the European Economic Area (EEA)
• Aim: Make data protection a reality

Stronger Rights and Responsibilities

• Stronger rights for individuals
  • More control over personal data
• Organizations processing personal data must take more responsibility

National Data Protection Authorities (DPA)

• Each EU country has its own independent national DPA
• Role: Oversee correct application of GDPR
• Handle violations of data protection rights
  • Can impose fines up to 20 million euros or 4% of annual global turnover

European Data Protection Board (EDPB)

• Independent EU body established by GDPR
• Composed of national DPAs of EEA member states and the European Data Protection Supervisor

Roles and Functions of EDPB

• Clarifies understanding of GDPR to ensure uniform application
• Adopts binding decisions in cross-border data protection cases
  • Ensures national DPAs handle cross-border issues
• Promotes cooperation, information exchange, and best practices among national DPAs
• Advises European Commission on data protection-related issues to ensure high standards

Summary

• Importance of GDPR: Ensures data protection and individual rights
• Role of EDPB and national DPAs: Protect data, ensure uniform application, handle complaints, and impose fines