GDPR Compliance

GDPR Compliance for www.angiospermworld.com

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). The GDPR aims primarily to give control back to citizens and residents over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business by unifying the regulation within the EU. It does this by replacing the data protection directive (Directive 95/46/EC) of 1995. The regulation has been in effect since May 25, 2018.

As a website that collects personal data from individuals in the EU, www.angiospermworld.com is subject to the GDPR. To comply with the GDPR, the website must:

  • Obtain consent from individuals before collecting or processing their personal data.
  • Provide individuals with access to their personal data and the ability to correct or erase it.
  • Allow individuals to object to the processing of their personal data.
  • Take steps to protect the security of personal data.
  • Report data breaches to the appropriate supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of them.

In addition to these general requirements, the GDPR also imposes specific requirements on certain types of data processing, such as the processing of personal data of children or the processing of sensitive personal data.

Steps taken by www.angiospermworld.com to comply with the GDPR

www.angiospermworld.com has taken the following steps to comply with the GDPR:

  • Updated its privacy policy to provide clear and concise information about how it collects, uses, and shares personal data.
  • Obtained consent from individuals before collecting or processing their personal data.
  • Provided individuals with access to their personal data and the ability to correct or erase it.
  • Allowed individuals to object to the processing of their personal data.
  • Taken steps to protect the security of personal data, such as using encryption and strong passwords.
  • Implemented procedures for reporting data breaches to the appropriate supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of them.

Individuals’ rights under the GDPR

Individuals have a number of rights under the GDPR, including the right to:

  • Access their personal data.
  • Correct or erase their personal data.
  • Object to the processing of their personal data.
  • Restrict the processing of their personal data.
  • Receive their personal data in a portable format.
  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

How to exercise your rights under the GDPR

If you have any questions about your rights under the GDPR or if you would like to exercise any of your rights, please contact rimjhim@angiospermworld.com

Conclusion

www.angiospermworld.com is committed to complying with the GDPR and protecting the privacy of its users. The website has taken a number of steps to comply with the GDPR, and it provides individuals with clear and concise information about their rights under the GDPR.