
Ten years later, has the GDPR fulfilled its purpose?
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the EU’s adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation, which became mandatory for all companies beginning on May 25, 2018.
The aim of the GDPR was simple, but important: to improve individuals’ control over their personal data. This regulation replaced Directive 95/46/EC with the clear purpose of unifying data protection regulations in the EU, strengthening citizens’ rights, and simplifying the regulatory environment.
To commemorate this anniversary, Computerworld Spain has spoken with various experts and analysts to examine how this regulation has changed business operations and what the current situation is in terms of GDPR enforcement in pract...