GDPR basics
The General Data Protection Regulation is the European data protection framework. If your business operates in Europe or serves European users, you must comply regardless of where you're based.
Core principles
Lawfulness: you need a legal basis (consent, contract, legitimate interest). Minimization: collect only necessary data. Storage limitation: delete data when no longer needed. Security: technical measures to protect it.
Valid consent
Consent must be explicit, informed, specific, and revocable. Pre-checked boxes are illegal. Each purpose needs its own consent. Consent must be as easy to withdraw as to give.
User rights (DSAR)
Access, Rectification, Erasure, Restriction, Portability, Objection. You must respond within 30 days. Automate these processes with tools like Cookiebot, Usercentrics, or iubenda.
Cookies and tracking
You need a cookie banner with: clear information, accept/reject with equal ease, categorization by purpose, and configuration options. Google Analytics requires consent for data transfer to the US.
Record of Processing Activities (ROPA)
Every company must maintain a record of what personal data they process, for what purpose, who they share it with, and for how long. It's the foundational document for any data protection audit.
Penalties
GDPR fines can reach 4% of global turnover or €20M, whichever is higher. Minor infractions (no ROPA) can be €1,000-2,000. Serious ones (no consent) up to €300,000. Very serious (>€300,000).
At Vynta we help you comply with GDPR in your digital business. We implement consent systems, ROPA, and privacy policies adapted to your product.