The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): A Practical Guide

by Paul Voigt, Axel von dem Bussche

Overview

Six years have passed since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force. With its numerous data protection obligations and the threat of high fines, companies had to change their approach to data protection. It has been an ongoing challenge for companies to keep up with the constant changes deriving from a plethora of new decisions by courts and supervisory authorities.

The 2nd Edition of this book provides a practical overview of the requirements of the GDPR. Examples, tables, and checklists showcase the requirements of the GDPR, whilst also giving practical tips to tackle the regulatory challenges. The handbook examines the GDPR’s scope of application, the organisational and material requirements of the GDPR, the rights of data subjects, the role of the supervisory authorities, and enforcement and fines.

The book has been completely revised for the second edition and takes extensive account of new data protection case law and regulatory guidelines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031623271
Publisher:	Springer Nature Switzerland
Publication date:	10/31/2024
Edition description:	Second Edition 2024
Pages:	339
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Axel Freiherr von dem Bussche is a partner and head of the Technology Practice Group of the international law firm Taylor Wessing. His fields of expertise are the technology industry, especially data protection matters. A special consulting emphasis is placed on the support of foreign clients in their expansion to Germany. Dr. Axel Freiherr von dem Bussche is a specialist attorney for information technology law.

paul Voigt is a partner of the international law firm Taylor Wessing and a specialist attorney for information technology law. He has an excellent track record in dealing with the legal aspects of data protection and IT security. Paul provides business-oriented hands-on counseling to startups as well as medium-sized companies and large MNEs. Most of Paul’s client matters have an international element and he often advises clients from overseas which are expanding into Europe. He also supports several multinational groups in the group-wide implementation of software and IT security systems and in this context coordinates legal advice in more than 40 jurisdictions worldwide.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction and “Checklist”.- 2 Scope of Application of the GDPR.- 3 Organisational Requirements.- 4 Material Requirements.- 5 Data Subjects’ Rights.- 6 Cooperation with Supervisory Authorities.- 7 Enforcement and Fines under the GDPR.- 8 National Peculiarities.- 9 Special Data Processing Operations.- 10 Audits as a Means of Self-monitoring.

Editorial Reviews

This is a good guide to a complex new regulation. Its main goal is to explain what the regulation requires and of whom it is required. The regulation’s concepts are well explained in simple terms, with loads of useful examples. Anyone working in the area of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) will find this book invaluable (and will probably be assured of a long and fruitful career).” (David B. Henderson, Computing Reviews, July, 2018)

“The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): A Practical Guide ... authors Paul Voigt and Axel von dem Bussche have written a highly pragmatic guide that provides an excellent overview of the regulation, and how to ensure compliance with it.” (rsaconference.com, March, 2018)

“The authors focus on the practical aspects of the regulation and show how to implement it in a methodical manner. This book has a focus on practical implementation and the authors provide a large number of real-world examples to concretize the many concepts in the regulation.” (Ben Rothke, Amazon.com, March, 2018)

“‘The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): A Practical Guide’ can be used as a quick guide for the legal and the IT (Information Technology) departments, and especially for the IS (Information Security) staff.” (Yuval Sinay, Amazon.com, February, 2018)

“I've gone through multiple books on GDPR - and not being a lawyer the best way to understand GDPR is through good examples. The book does just that. … Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn GDPR!” (Prabath Siriwardena, Amazon.com, November, 2017)

“This is a very practical ‘live’ implementation guide of the new Regulation which will transform how companies and individuals handle data. … Springer have come up with a Guide that will appeal to everyone from CEO to Software Developer. … it is a must read for everyone who is involved in handling, collecting, storing or generally coming into contact with personal data.” (D. Holloway, Inside Business Magazine, Vol. 25 (6), October, 2017)

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