GDPR
Articles 99
Key Issues 14
Chapters 11
General Data Protection Regulation
GDPR
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 — The EU's comprehensive data protection law, protecting the fundamental rights of individuals across Europe and beyond.
99
Articles
11
Chapters
173
Recitals
€20M
Max Fine
The GDPR (Regulation EU 2016/679) is the European Union's landmark data protection law, applicable since 25 May 2018 across all EU member states. It harmonises data privacy laws across Europe, protecting people's fundamental right to privacy. This guide explains all 99 Articles in plain language with practical examples — essential for DPOs, lawyers, compliance teams, and any business handling personal data of EU residents.
Key Issues
Consent
Data Protection Officer
Email Marketing
Encryption
Fines / Penalties
Personal Data
Privacy by Design
Privacy Impact Assessment
Processing
Records of Processing
Right of Access
Right to be Forgotten
iRight to be Informed
Third Countries