GDPR

GDPR definition (noun)

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a data privacy law passed by the European Union (EU) designed to give internet users in Europe more control over the personal information they share online. The law applies to any company or organization worldwide that collects or processes the data of citizens in the EU or European Economic Area (EEA).

Appears in: GDPR, Privacy Policies, and Cookie Policies

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