Creating a website or an app today requires tools that protect the data and sensitive information of users and customers. Understanding privacy laws and data protection regulations—and implementing them correctly—is not always easy, especially given the frequent updates in this field.
Iubenda is the perfect service to make your website compliant with the current GDPR regulation without taking time away from business management or compromising the user experience.
Before diving into how the service works, it’s important to clearly understand what GDPR is and why it matters for any online business today.
What does GDPR mean?
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679). It defines how personal data of users must be processed, including rules for data collection, usage, protection, and sharing.
Under GDPR, personal data means any information related to an identified or identifiable living person.
Examples of personal and identifiable data include:
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names and surnames,
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genetic and biometric data,
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health-related information,
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online data such as IP addresses, personal email addresses,
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political opinions and sexual orientation.
Business data, such as a company name or office address, are not considered personal data. However, since businesses are operated by individuals, any information that can identify a natural person is considered personal data under GDPR—whether processed in a B2C (Business to Consumer) or B2B (Business to Business) context.
When does GDPR apply?
GDPR applies if your business is established in the European Union, or if it offers goods or services to EU citizens, or monitors the behavior of individuals residing within the EU territory.
In order to legally process personal data, a website must obtain the explicit and informed consent of its users and keep a precise record of all consents collected.
Why GDPR compliance is essential
Iubenda offers a complete solution to make any website or app GDPR compliant, ensuring that user data and sensitive information are always protected in accordance with European law.
