Australian Businesses and European Privacy Law

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European Privacy Law Compliance for Australian Business

Why would an Australian firm need to achieve European Privacy Law Compliance? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the European Union’s overarching privacy law. It imposes strict obligations on organisations that handle the personal data of EU citizens. The privacy rights under the GDPR attach to the EU citizens’ data and apply anywhere in the world. This means, that if your business holds/processes the personal information of EU citizens, you are subject to the GDPR. You must take steps to comply with its obligations or risk significant fines.

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