The GDPR in the IT industry — — who it applies to and how to comply
GDPR — General Data Protection Regulation
In the digital age, where information has become one of the most valuable resources, data protection is essential. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the IT industry has had to take a big step towards stronger data security and privacy.
The GDPR is a comprehensive set of rules designed to give individuals more control over their personal data and to set uniform data protection requirements within the European Union (EU). It also applies to organisations outside the EU that offer goods or services to people in the EU or monitor their behaviour there. The GDPR brought new thinking to data privacy through strict controls, setting new standards for the protection of privacy. Organisations in Serbia are in any case subject to the Law on Personal Data Protection (Zakon o zaštiti podataka o ličnosti), which is modelled on the GDPR.
The GDPR helps prevent
- Unauthorised access and data leaks
- Misuse of personal data
- Damage from cyber attacks and ransomware, through the security measures it requires
Benefits of GDPR compliance
- More trust and a better reputation: demonstrating GDPR compliance increases clients’ trust and strengthens your organisation’s reputation.
- A lower risk of fines: organisations that comply with the GDPR avoid the risk of the high fines that non-compliance can bring.
- Better data management processes: the GDPR requires organisations to define clearly how they collect, use and store data, which leads to better-organised data and processes.
How STANDARDISO helps
STANDARDISO gives organisations practical support on the road to GDPR compliance, including:
- advice and a risk assessment to establish your current level of compliance;
- staff training on why the GDPR matters and how to comply;
- help with implementing the processes and technologies needed to protect and manage data;
- ongoing support and advice to help you stay compliant as requirements change.
GDPR compliance isn’t only a legal obligation but also a chance for organisations to improve their privacy and data security practices and build solid foundations for the future. STANDARDISO implements two standards that support this: ISO/IEC 27001 (Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Information security management systems) and ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy information management). They provide a structure for the technical and organisational measures the GDPR requires, although a certificate isn’t confirmation of GDPR compliance.
STANDARDISO is your partner through this complex process, helping your organisation meet expectations for data protection in the digital age.
Start your journey to GDPR compliance with STANDARDISO, and put the security and privacy of your data first. Everyone on our team works in English, and we can prepare your documentation in English, Serbian or both.