Getting Started with GDPR Compliance

# Getting Started with GDPR Compliance The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has transformed how businesses handle personal data. This guide will help you understand the key requirements and how to implement them. ## What is GDPR? GDPR is a European Union regulation that protects the privacy and personal data of EU citizens. It applies to any organization that processes personal data of EU residents, regardless of where the organization is located. ## Key Requirements ### 1. Consent Management You must obtain explicit consent before collecting personal data. This means: - Clear, simple language explaining what data you collect - Easy-to-understand consent mechanisms - Ability to withdraw consent at any time ### 2. Privacy Policies Your privacy policy must include: - What data you collect - Why you collect it - How long you keep it - Who you share it with - User rights and how to exercise them ### 3. Data Subject Rights GDPR grants individuals eight key rights: 1. Right to be informed 2. Right of access 3. Right to rectification 4. Right to erasure 5. Right to restrict processing 6. Right to data portability 7. Right to object 8. Rights related to automated decision-making ## How Legalithm Helps Legalithm automates GDPR compliance by: - Scanning your website for compliance issues - Identifying missing privacy policies - Checking cookie consent implementations - Generating comprehensive compliance reports ## Next Steps Ready to get started? Sign up for a free account and run your first compliance scan. [Start Your Free Scan](/sign-up)