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Andmekaitsereeglid, or data protection regulations, refer to a set of laws and rules designed to safeguard personal data. These regulations aim to give individuals more control over their information and ensure that organizations handle this data responsibly. The most prominent example of such regulations is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enacted by the European Union.

Key principles of data protection typically include lawfulness, fairness, and transparency in processing personal data. Organizations must have a legal basis for collecting and using data, such as consent or a contractual necessity. Data processing should be fair to the individual, and they should be informed about how their data is being used. Furthermore, data collection should be limited to what is necessary for a specific purpose, and the data should be accurate and kept up-to-date. Storage limitation means data should not be kept longer than necessary, and integrity and confidentiality ensure data is protected against unauthorized access, loss, or damage.

Individuals have several rights under these regulations, including the right to access their data, rectify inaccuracies, erase their data (the "right to be forgotten"), restrict processing, and data portability. Organizations are obligated to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security and may be required to appoint a data protection officer. Non-compliance can lead to significant fines and reputational damage.