GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

Definition:

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a groundbreaking European law that ensures the protection of personal data within the EU. In effect since May 25, 2018, the GDPR regulates how companies and organizations may collect, process, and store data. It doesn't matter where the company is located – the GDPR applies to all those who process the personal data of EU citizens.

One of the main objectives of the GDPR is to strengthen consumers' data protection rights. These include the right to information, correction, deletion and transfer of data. As a rule, the explicit consent of the data subject is required for the processing of personal data.

Companies face the challenge of taking appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of the data. In the event of data breaches, the GDPR requires companies to report them to the relevant supervisory authorities within 72 hours. Violating the regulations can result in significant fines, which underscores the importance of data protection compliance.

Special requirements apply to the transfer of personal data to third countries. Companies must ensure that a high level of data protection is also guaranteed outside the EU. Overall, the GDPR represents a significant milestone in the area of data protection, protecting consumers and obliging companies to handle data responsibly.

Benefits:

• Strengthens data protection
• Increases transparency in data processing
• Gives users more control over their data

Application in OpenTalk:

OpenTalk is fully GDPR compliant, which means that all video conferences and stored data comply with strict European data protection guidelines.