The GDPR is a data protection law that applies broadly to the processing of personal information about European Union (EU) residents (Note that, in addition to EU Member States, the GDPR also applies to Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, United Kingdom and Switzerland.) Generally speaking, the regulation applies to all personally identified and identifiable data that is collected, used, stored or otherwise processed about individuals in the EU under certain circumstances, by any method including electronic and paper records. The aims of the regulation include strengthening individuals’ rights in the protection of their personal data while at the same time harmonizing rules across EU member states and facilitating the free flow of personal data. For more information about how the GDPR applies to NYU, please visit GDPR section of the IT Policy.
The GDPR
The GDPR is a data protection law that applies broadly to the processing of personal information about European Union (EU) residents (Note that, in addition to EU Member States, the GDPR also applies to Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, United Kingdom and Switzerland.) Generally speaking, the regulation applies to all personally identified and identifiable data that is […]