What is GDPR?
Also called: General Data Protection Regulation
The short answer
GDPR is the European Union's data protection law, governing how sites collect, use and store personal data about people in the EU, with consent and rights to access and deletion.
GDPR, explained
It applies based on who the visitors are, not where the business is. This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask about GDPR
What is GDPR?
GDPR is the European Union's data protection law, governing how sites collect, use and store personal data about people in the EU, with consent and rights to access and deletion.
Related terms
Cookie consent is asking visitors' permission before setting non-essential cookies, such as analytics and advertising trackers, as privacy laws require in many regions.
Privacy policyA privacy policy is a public page explaining what personal data a website collects, why, who it is shared with and how visitors can exercise their rights.
CCPAThe CCPA, amended by the CPRA, is California's privacy law giving residents rights to know, delete and opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information.
Website securityWebsite security is protecting a site, its data and its visitors from attacks, through HTTPS, updated software, careful input handling, strong logins and backups.
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