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Definition:General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

GDPR is a comprehensive European data privacy law regulating how organizations collect, store, and process personal user data.

Detailed Technical Explanation

Grants users rights including data consent, right to access, and the right to be forgotten (data erasure).

Business Perspective

GDPR compliance builds user trust and avoids massive financial penalties for data privacy violations.

Technical Perspective

Requires implementing data export endpoints, cookie consent mechanisms, and automated user data deletion scripts.

Real-World Example

Providing users with a 'Download My Data' export button and 'Delete Account' permanent data purge endpoint.

Common Architectural Mistakes

  • Retaining Soft-Deleted Records: Failing to permanently purge user personal data when erasures are requested.

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What is the 'Right to be Forgotten'?

A GDPR requirement mandating organizations permanently delete an individual's personal data upon request.

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