andmekaitsemäärust

Andmekaitsemäärust, also known as the Data Protection Regulation, is a comprehensive legal framework designed to protect the personal data of individuals within the European Union (EU). It was established by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union in 2016 and came into effect on May 25, 2018. The regulation aims to strengthen and unify data protection for individuals within the EU, regardless of where the data is processed.

The andmekaitsemäärust applies to the processing of personal data of individuals who are in the EU, regardless of whether the data controller or processor is established within the EU. It covers a wide range of activities, including the collection, storage, and processing of personal data. The regulation introduces new rights for individuals, such as the right to access their personal data, the right to rectification, and the right to erasure (also known as the "right to be forgotten").

Key principles of the andmekaitsemäärust include lawfulness, fairness, and transparency in data processing, as well as the principles of purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality. It also establishes the role of the data protection officer and the requirement for data protection impact assessments in certain cases.

The regulation imposes obligations on organizations that process personal data, including the need to appoint a data protection officer in certain cases, to conduct data protection impact assessments, and to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of personal data. It also establishes a framework for international data transfers, including the use of standard contractual clauses and binding corporate rules.

The andmekaitsemäärust is enforced by the national data protection authorities in each EU member state and is supported by the European Data Protection Board. It has been widely recognized as a significant step towards harmonizing data protection laws across the EU and has influenced data protection regulations in other parts of the world.