GDPR Affecting Certificate Authority Industry
General Data Protection Regulation
In May of last year, GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation became law, leading business owners and e-Commerce sites everywhere to change the way they comply to online government regulations in the EU and abroad. But what is GDPR, and what does it mean to actually be GDPR compliant? If you’re confused about GDPR and SSL/TLS certificates, as well as about what GDPR Compliance means for Website Security, here’s what you need to know.
What is GDPR?
GDPR is the newest version of legislation that aims to protect data and identities in the UK. The last version of this type of regulation was instated back in 1995 when the Internet looked very different to today. Because the EU hadn’t updated this legislation since that time, the introduction of GDPR in May of 2018 caused quite a stir among online business owners. What does the new regulation mean for SSL management and Website Security, and what does true GDPR compliance look like? Here’s a bit of a rundown.
How do I Know If I Need To Be Compliant?
If you’re using WHOIS protocol, GDPR may significantly change the way you do business. However, when it comes to GDPR and SSL/TLS Certificates, your Website Security isn’t actually impacted. If you’re a small business or a large organization dealing online and profiting from user information, you need to be GDPR compliant even if you’re not in the EU.
How Do I Ensure I Am Compliant?
We’ve established that under GDPR, people who facilitate online access to the UK must be compliant or deal with gigantic fines. But what does compliance look like? Most companies map out their GDPR strategy using a data map to make sure that total transparency is achieved when it comes to user information. As a first step, revise your privacy policy so that users know exactly how their information is being used on your site.
How does SSL/Website Security Fit In?
The GDPR doesn’t actually contain any guidance when it comes to
SSL certificates. However, it does outline all the things you won’t be able to do under the new regulations. Many of these apply to the filling out of SSL certificates: For instance, you won’t be able to use a pseudonym or encrypted personal information and you’ll be held to a more transparent standard when it comes to sharing user information. That means that if you’re using SSL Certificates responsibly, you’re most likely already compliant.
What If I Need More Help?
Because GDPR exists in part to regulate large companies like Facebook and police the ways in which they share information, small business owners might not have as much to worry about. However, that doesn’t mean you should ignore the new regulations. The first step toward compliance is actually understanding what GDPR is and figuring out how it applies to your business. That means that if you’re a data provider, it’s up to you to report data breaches as soon as they happen and to make sure you’re totally transparent when it comes to your privacy policy. To ensure your site is secure,
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