Persónuverndareglur

Persónuverndareglur, which translates to "personal data protection rules" in English, refers to the legal framework and guidelines governing the collection, processing, storage, and dissemination of personal information. These regulations are designed to safeguard individuals' privacy rights and ensure that their data is handled responsibly and ethically by organizations and governments.

The core principles of persónuverndareglur typically include lawful processing, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality. Lawful processing means data must be collected and used for legitimate, specified purposes with the consent of the individual or another valid legal basis. Transparency requires organizations to inform individuals about how their data is being used. Data minimization ensures only necessary data is collected. Accuracy mandates that personal data be kept up-to-date and correct. Storage limitation means data should not be kept for longer than necessary. Integrity and confidentiality emphasize the need for secure processing to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

These regulations often grant individuals specific rights concerning their data. These rights can include the right to access their data, the right to rectification of inaccurate data, the right to erasure of their data (the "right to be forgotten"), and the right to object to certain types of data processing. Compliance with persónuverndareglur is crucial for all entities that handle personal data, with significant penalties often imposed for violations. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union is a prominent example of such a regulatory framework, influencing data protection laws globally.