What is GDPR?
GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation which is a regulation by the European Commission that has replaced the current Data Protection Directive. It strengthens and unifies data protection for individuals as well as give them back control of their personal data. Many organisations still haven’t taken the necessary steps to ensure their business aligns with the new requirements under GDPR. This is where Metaphor IT can help.
With so many of us handling data, it is critical that businesses and organisations have consistency around data protection laws and rights. Access to local and global data has become quicker and easier with the ever growing and changing digital landscape since the Data Protection Law first came into force in 1995, this will now be reflected in the GDPR.
A key point to mention is that if you were subject to the Data Protection Act then it is likely that you are now subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).