General Data Protection Registration and what it means to member groups

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General Data Protection Registration (GDPR) is one of the biggest changes in data protection legislation in history and came into force within the UK in May 2018. It is important to make sure that your group has implemented this. This fact sheet breaks down what GDPR is, what you need to do and what the penalties for non-compliance are.

What is GDPR?

The GDPR process aims to enforce stronger data security amongst groups that handle personal data, and enhances the privacy rights of individuals that entrust the group with their information, giving people more say in how their information is handled.

What does it involve?

The changes brought in by GDPR are wide reaching. These are the key points:

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