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Security, Privacy and Compliance

What Is the GDPR?

The EU General Data Protection Regulation, which governs how personal data about people in the EU is collected, used, transferred and protected. The UK has its own version.

Legal Tech GlossaryBy The Circle Desk

Why It Matters

The GDPR affects how legal teams buy software, transfer data and respond to requests from individuals. Privacy management tools help track processing activities and assessments. This is general information, not legal advice.

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Related Terms

DPA (data processing agreement)
A contract that governs how a vendor processes personal data on a customer's behalf, required in many cases under the GDPR and similar laws.
DSAR (data subject access request)
A request from an individual to see, correct or delete the personal data an organization holds about them.
Data residency
Where a vendor physically stores and processes your data, such as the US, the UK or the EU.
PII (personally identifiable information)
Information that can identify a specific person, such as names, addresses, ID numbers, financial details or health data.

General information, not legal advice. Part of the Legal Tech Glossary, 173 terms in plain English.