AVG
The AVG, or General Data Protection Regulation, is an important European legislation that came into force on May 25, 2018. The main purpose of the AVG is to ensure the protection of personal data of European citizens. It replaces the outdated 1995 Data Protection Directive and imposes stricter rules on the processing and management of personal data.
The Impact of the AVG on Data Protection and Privacy
Under the AVG, individuals have more control over their personal data. Organizations must obtain explicit consent to collect and process personal data and be transparent about how they use it. In addition, individuals have the right to access, correct, delete and transfer their data.
For companies and organizations, the AVG means they are required to take appropriate security measures to prevent data breaches and report data breaches immediately. Violations of the AVG can result in significant fines.
