EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): An implementation and compliance guide

IT Governance Publishing · IT Governance Privacy Team

Jul 2025 · Packt Publishing Ltd

Ebook

386

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About this ebook

This book offers clear guidance on implementing GDPR and achieving compliance. Learn to create a compliant data protection strategy and ensure lawful processing in your organization to meet regulatory standards.Key Features

Step-by-step implementation of GDPR
Detailed examination of data subject rights and processors’ responsibilities
Practical advice on handling international data transfers and risk management

Book DescriptionThis book provides a thorough exploration of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It starts with the core principles of GDPR, explaining its purpose, key concepts, and how it impacts data controllers and processors. The book covers essential features like data subject rights, data processing principles, and privacy compliance frameworks. It also explores the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and the importance of conducting data protection impact assessments (DPIAs). Focusing on practical implementation, the book highlights the need for robust information security measures to meet GDPR standards. It provides actionable advice on best practices, including managing data breaches, ensuring lawful consent, and processing subject access requests. The guide also addresses the complexities of international data transfers in line with GDPR requirements. Finally, the book outlines GDPR enforcement mechanisms, detailing the powers of supervisory authorities and the steps to demonstrate compliance. This resource offers organizations a comprehensive roadmap to align with GDPR, laying the groundwork for effective data protection and compliance.What you will learn

Understand GDPR scope and key definitions clearly
Identify roles of controllers and processors
Apply GDPR data processing principles effectively
Exercise data subject rights within your organization
Implement risk-based data protection frameworks
Conduct DPIAs and manage compliance documentation

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for data protection officers, legal professionals, compliance officers, and IT staff involved in managing data security and privacy policies. It is also suitable for organizations looking to understand and implement GDPR within their operations. The ideal reader should have a basic understanding of data protection concepts, especially regarding the collection, storage, and processing of personal data. This book does not require prior advanced knowledge of GDPR but assumes familiarity with general data protection practices.

About the author

IT Governance Publishing (ITGP) is the world's only specialist IT governance publisher. We produce books, toolkits and training aids on a wide range of topics including information security, IT governance, information risk, compliance, cyber security, IT service management, project management and management system standards.

The IT Governance Privacy Team, led by Alan Calder, has substantial experience in privacy, data protection, compliance and information security. This practical experience, their understanding of the background and drivers for the GDPR, and the input of expert consultants and trainers are combined in this must-have guide to GDPR compliance.

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