In about three weeks (on May 25th, 2018), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will take effect.
To gain a better understanding, consider these insightful resources:
- gdpr-info.eu - Explore the official PDF of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) via this well-organized website
- privacyshield.gov - Gain information on how the Privacy Shield safeguards personal data transferred to U.S. organizations and how individuals can address their data handling concerns
- eugdpr.org - A comprehensive guide educating the public about key aspects of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- imanagesystems.com - Your Visual Guide to the GDPR | IMS
- Finnish law: finlex.fi - Hallituksen esitys eduskunnalle EU:n yleistä tietosuoja-asetusta täydentäväksi lainsäädännöksi
Furthermore, numerous emails from various services have informed users about their updated security regulations pertaining to the GDPR.
In essence, if your organization collects user information, a document outlining where this data is stored, its usage, and retention period should be prepared. Users must know how to access and request removal of their data.