The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR) becomes law across all member states within the European Union.

It has been widely described as a “game-changer” as it overhauls the manner in which all businesses and organisations handle personal data. Significant penalties can be imposed for breaches so doing nothing is not an option.

GRPR is a reality for all businesses / organisations that hold data about individuals. It is not too late to start your GDPR preparations, including setting objectives, creating a project team and allocating a budget and resources. The time to act is now.

Guide to the GDPR

We have examined the key provisions of the GDPR and the key steps organisations need to take to ensure compliance with the GDPR by the deadline, and created a helpful guide to support businesses in their preparations for its impact.

Download Beauchamps' GDPR guide

View Beauchamps' GDPR guide.

GDPR updates

Beauchamps' data protection team will continue to assess the implications of the GDPR and its impact on organisations. Relevant resources will be added below on an ongoing basis. 

• What is the General Data Protection Regulation and what is it changing about data protection in Ireland?

• What are the key provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation?

• Key actions to take to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation

• The General Data Protection Regulation jargon buster

• Consent under the General Data Protection Regulation

• What is the role of the Data Protection Officer under the General Data Protection Regulation?

• Presentation: The GDPR - 5 steps to compliance 

• The GDPR: consent and legitimate interest - guidance for employers

• One year countdown: General Data Protection Regulation

• Countdown to GDPR: can you afford not to be ready?

• Can a litigant be compelled to make a data access request to aid discovery?

• GDPR Compliance: It’s Not Too Late To Take Action

• High Court rules in the first Irish case on the “right to be forgotten”

• New Court rules permit media access to previously restricted records under Data Protection legislation

• Data Protection Commission guidance on transfers of data to UK post "no deal" Brexit

• Data Protection Commission publishes first Annual Report

• Circuit Court dismisses claim for damages arising from data breach

• GDPR's first anniversary

Get in touch

If you have any queries on the GDPR, please feel free to contact any of the below partners and associates:

• Thomas O'Dwyer

• Emer Moriarty Crowley