Law, authorities and health
GDPR
Abbreviation for General Data Protection Regulation
In short and in plain language
The GDPR is a law of the European Union.
It protects data about people.
It sets out when and how such data may be used. Names, addresses, photos or health data are some examples.
It concerns firms, clubs and public offices that use such data.
Definition
The GDPR is a regulation of the European Union on the protection of personal data. It governs when and how data such as names, addresses, photos or health data may be processed. It concerns companies, clubs and authorities that use such data.