GDPR: doing nothing is no longer an option

GDPR: doing nothing is no longer an option

GDPR literally means the General Data Protection Regulation.

From words to deeds

The time of 'sit back and relax' is over. The privacy watchdog GBA or Data Protection Authority will consider from now stricter or companies European privacy rules ( GDPR compliance). The new privacy rules have now been in force for almost a year, but the GBA has remained in the background earlier. Now they finally have a management committee and are determined to take stricter action.

Take responsibility

The GDPR controls the processing of personal data of natural persons in the by a natural person, a company or an organization. GDPR, therefore, applies to all companies or organizations that collect, process and use personal data from European citizens. So do not think that it does not apply to your company. For consumers, it means that they are better protected and can demand compensation in the event of misuse of personal data.

 Fines
The European privacy rules are a binding directive. You can be severely punished for violations, so doing nothing is not an option. It applies to anyone who offers goods or services. As a company, you must be able to prove that you comply with this new law. If you can't do that, there will be high fines above your head. In the case of minor violations, it can be 2% of your annual turnover.

Privacy Commission Guidelines

Transparency
Be transparent about how data is collected in your company. How do you process that data?

Reporting
obligation If a data breach were to occur in your company, then you are obliged to report this within 72 hours unless you can prove that the leak is not a danger to the personal data collected.

Data transfer
Citizens can easily transfer their data from one service provider to another. For example, to change internet providers.

Right to be forgotten
When a person asks your company to delete his / her personal details, you are obliged to do so. Even if the data has already been shared with third parties.

Avoid penalties

On the one hand, it is important that certain conditions (eg general and privacy conditions) are drawn up or checked by a lawyer or accountant. They can check whether this complies with the GDPR rules. On the other hand, we as a digital agency can ensure that your website or webshop also complies with these 'new' measures. That is why we offer a fixed package to make your website GDPR-proof.

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