EU GDPR : A Pocket Guide

IT Governance Publishing

ISBN 10: 1849288313 / ISBN 13: 9781849288316

Published by IT Governance Publishing Jun 2016, 2016

About this Item

Neuware - A clear, concise primer on the EU GDPR The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a key piece of legislation that provides a single, harmonised privacy law for the European Union, improving the promotion and regulation of data privacy. With the Regulation now formally approved by the European Parliament, all companies that operate in Europe have until 26 April 2018 to comply with the new law, or potentially face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or EUR20 million. This pocket guide is the perfect introduction for organisations that need to get to grips with the key principles of data privacy and the EU General Data Protection Regulation.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: EU GDPR : A Pocket Guide
• Publisher: IT Governance Publishing Jun 2016
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849288313
• ISBN 13: 9781849288316
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 180W x 111H x 9D millimeters 180 millimeters width by 111 millimeters height by 9 millimeters depth
• Weight: 76 grams

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Synopsis

The EU General Data Protection Regulation will unify data protection and ease the flow of personal data across the EU when it comes into force in May 2018. It will apply to every organisation in the world that does business with EU residents.

The Regulation introduces a number of key changes for organisations – and the change from DPA compliance to GDPR compliance is a complex one. EU GDPR – A Pocket Guide provides an accessible overview of the changes you need to make in your organisation to comply with the new law.

EU GDPR – A Pocket Guide sets out:

• A brief history of data protection and national data protection laws in the EU (such as the UK DPA, German BDSG and French LIL).
• The terms and definitions used in the GDPR, including explanations.
• The key requirements of the GDPR
• How to comply with the Regulation
• A full index of the Regulation, enabling you to find relevant Articles quickly and easily.

About the Author

Alan Calder is an acknowledged international cyber security guru and a leading author on information security and IT governance issues.

Alan co-wrote (with Steve Watkins) the definitive compliance guide, IT Governance: An International Guide to Data Security and ISO27001/ISO27002 (now in its sixth edition), which is the basis for the UK Open University’s postgraduate course on information security. This work draws on his experience leading the world’s first successful implementation of BS 7799 (now ISO 27001).

Alan has been involved in the development of a wide range of information security management training courses that have been accredited by the International Board for IT Governance Qualifications (IBITGQ).

Alan has consulted for clients in the UK and abroad, and is a regular media commentator and speaker.