The GDPR is the new European legislation meant to replace the 1995 Data Protection Directive
This regulation, which can be read in full on the CNIL website, is the new European law governing the use and handling of individuals’ personal data.
It has 3 primary objectives:
- To standardize European data protection regulations.
- To give citizens control over how their personal data is used.
- To make sure that companies are aware of their responsibilities regarding personal data.