Compliant Solutions for SMEs: A User-Friendly Handbook on GDPR

Introducing the user-friendly Handbook on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),this comprehensive guide offers practical guidance and suggestions to facilitate compliance with GDPR requirements. Whether personal data processing is an auxiliary activity for your enterprise, this Handbook will help you navigate the vast resources available on GDPR and ensure your business remains compliant.

An Overview of the European Data Protection Landscape

Within this Handbook, you will find an overview of the main actors in the European data protection landscape, providing you with valuable insights into the key entities involved. Additionally, the Handbook clarifies the scope of data protection law and its specific application to SMEs, ensuring a clear understanding of your obligations.

Unpacking the Framework of Personal Data Protection

This Handbook goes beyond a mere description of GDPR provisions and obligations. It introduces the fundamental concepts and principles that form the core of the personal data protection legal framework. Furthermore, it delves into the theory and practice of the risk-based approach to personal data protection, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage data privacy risks.

Proactive Measures and Practical Suggestions

Complementing the information provided, this Handbook includes a set of proactive measures put forward by European Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) and bodies. These measures serve as proactive strategies to enhance data protection practices and ensure compliance. Additionally, the Handbook provides references to other publicly available resources that offer practical suggestions, further empowering SMEs in their compliance efforts.

Prepared in Partnership for a Secure Future

The Handbook was prepared in the context of the STARII project, which was co-funded by the European Union under the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme 2014-2020. The project was a collaboration between the National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH),the interdisciplinary Research Group on Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB),and Trilateral Research Ltd (TRI IE). Trust in this well-researched and expertly crafted Handbook to guide your journey towards GDPR compliance.