The largest shakeup to data protection is just around the corner, but why is it happening and who does it affect?
The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, is the reason for the deluge of emails from companies you have ever handed your contact details over to, or purchased shopping from, are now clogging up your inbox.
Many are asking you to read their terms and conditions and confirm you wish to continue receiving correspondence. But do you actually have to do anything? In this guide we explain what GDPR is and whether it affects you.
What is the GDPR?
The GDPR is an an EU-wide set of rules around personal data. It applies to data used by businesses and organisations, sets standards...