GDPR Glossary Also known as: privacy policy
The transparency document telling people how and why you process their personal data.
A privacy notice gives data subjects the Article 13/14 information: who you are, what data you process, why, the lawful basis, who you share it with, transfers, retention and their rights.
It must be concise, transparent and in clear language — a legalese wall does not meet the standard.
In the Regulation
Related terms
Data subjectThe living individual whom the personal data is about — the person the GDPR is designed to protect.Cookie consentThe requirement to obtain valid consent before setting non-essential cookies and similar trackers.AccountabilityThe principle that you must not only comply with the GDPR but be able to demonstrate it with records and policies.
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