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GDPR: A guide for SMEs

Publié le 20 septembre 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Having trouble complying with the GDPR? The European Data Protection Board (EDPS) provides a guide on data protection for small companies.

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Reminder

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulates the collection and processing of personal data. It shall apply to all companies established in the territory ofEuropean Union.

A comprehensive guide

The data protection guide for small companies covers 4 main themes:

  • the understanding the basis of the GDPR ;
  • the respect for the rights of individuals ;
  • the compliance ;
  • the securing personal data.

Finally, the last part of the guide is devoted to the procedure to follow in case of a data breach.

FYI  

The guide also offers a FAQ and access to practical resources.

Please note

The EDPS is the independent data protection authority of the European Union. Its main task is to ensure the application of the GDPR.

GDPR compliance issues

The CNIL states that the company's compliance with the GDPR allows it to:

  • of building trust its partners and customers;
  • of limit the risk of fines or formal notice for non-compliance;
  • d'avoid damage to your reputation ;
  • of reduce risk related to cybersecurity.

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