The GDPR Confusion
GDPR advice is contradictory.
Lawyers say one thing. Consultants say another.
We had to figure it out for our clients.
Here's what actually matters.
The Basics
Who Needs to Comply
If you have EU users, you need GDPR.
Not just companies in EU.
What You Must Do
1. Lawful Basis
Why are you collecting data?
Consent. Contract. Legitimate interest.
Pick one.
2. Privacy Policy
Clear explanation of:
- What you collect
- Why you collect it
- How long you keep it
- How users can delete it
3. User Rights
Users can:
- Access their data
- Correct their data
- Delete their data
- Export their data
- Object to processing
Support these requests.
Technical Requirements
- HTTPS everywhere
- Data encryption
- Access controls
- Audit logging
- Data breach notification
Practical Steps
- Map your data
- Identify lawful basis
- Update privacy policy
- Add consent mechanisms
- Build deletion flow
- Document everything
The Honest Take
GDPR is complex but manageable.
Do the basics. Get a lawyer for edge cases.
Don't ignore it. EU users expect compliance.
