GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation which is a directive (rule) adopted by the European Parliament (in 2016) and aims to control the processing and collecting of personal data of...
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According to the GDPR, What is Personal Data?
“Personal data” means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly,...
As a Customer of AwardSpace, Where is my Personal Data Stored?
All data is stored in our data center in Bulgaria, European Union.
When Did the GDPR Come Into Effect?
The General Data Protection Regulation became effective on May 25, 2018.
Who Falls Under the GDPR?
GDPR applies to all organizations and entities that hold and process the personal information data of EU individuals. In other words, any company (no matter its location/if it resides inside or...
Do UK Companies Need to Comply with the GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation applies to all companies based in the EU and those with EU citizens as customers. It has an extraterritorial effect, so non-EU countries are also affected. If...
Are There any Fines/Penalties for Not Complying with GDPR?
If you want to create a business website that has customers in the EU, since the 25th of May 2018, you ought to comply with the GDPR, as there are significant penalties if you fail to do so. The...
GDPR Data Rights
EU individuals are subject to the following rights: The right to be informed - EU individuals are given the right to be informed about the collection and use of their personal data. The right of...
How Can EU Individuals Make a Data Subject Access Request?
If an EU individual wants to access, update, delete, restrict or transfer their personal data, they can make such requests verbally, electronically or in writing. Organizations must respond...
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