On May 25, 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect across Europe, requiring global businesses handling information from EU citizens to demonstrate compliance. This regulation introduced several significant updates, including an expanded definition of personal data. Recognizing what constitutes personal data is crucial in delineating an organization's data scope.
Personal Data under GDPR encompasses information related to a natural person that directly or indirectly identifies them, such as a name, ID number, location data, or unique identifier. Once this understanding is established, it's essential to grasp the data processing concepts and the responsible roles.
In today's digital age, our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop PCs store a vast amount of work, personal, and financial data. Ensuring the complete removal of this data is crucial when devices are lost, stolen, hacked, or simply repurposed for others. However, mere file deletion may not suffice, as data can still be recovered due to the way storage works on devices. Similarly, dealing with malware infections requires more than running antivirus scans or deleting infected apps. This article explores secure data erasure methods and malware removal options to protect your information effectively.
