What is the GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive privacy law from the European Union (EU) enacted on May 25, 2018. It establishes strict rules for collecting, processing, storing, and sharing personal data, particularly for individuals in the EU.

• Protecting your information: Organizations must handle your personal data (e.g., name, email, address) responsibly.
• Your rights: You have rights like accessing your data, correcting it, or asking for it to be deleted.
• Privacy by default: Your data is kept private unless you choose to share it.
• Fines for non-compliance: Companies can face penalties if they do not follow GDPR rules.

For domain name services, this means we must comply with GDPR requirements to protect your information, especially if you are based in the EU or registering a domain involving EU citizens. The GDPR aims to give individuals greater control over their data while ensuring organisations prioritise privacy and security.

Under GDPR, your privacy is a top priority. For example, certain personal details that were previously displayed publicly in the WHOIS database are now protected. These details will only be shared with your consent or when legally required. Additionally, you have specific rights, like accessing your data or requesting it be deleted under certain conditions.

The official webpage concerning GDPR rules can be found at this link.