GDPR
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It is an EU law that controls how businesses collect, store, and use personal data — things like names, email addresses, phone numbers, and purchase history. Irish businesses must follow GDPR when they handle personal data. In plain English, that usually means collecting only what you need, being clear about how you use it, keeping it secure, respecting people's rights, and not keeping it longer than necessary.
Real-world example
A gym that stores members' email addresses should explain how those addresses are used, keep them secure, and have a way to deal with access or deletion requests.
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