Fakten und Mythen über Rodo

RODO, also known as the General Data Protection Regulation, is a set of regulations introduced in the European Union in May 2018, aimed at strengthening and unifying the protection of personal data of all individuals within the EU. Below are some popular facts and myths related to RODO:

Facts about RODO:

1. Applies to all companies and organizations in the EU: RODO applies to all companies and organizations operating in the EU that process personal data, regardless of their size. This also applies to companies based outside the EU, if they offer goods or services to individuals in the EU or monitor their behavior.
2. Rights of data subjects: RODO strengthens the rights of individuals, giving them greater control over their personal data. These individuals have the right to access their data, correct it, delete it ("right to be forgotten"), restrict processing, and the right to data portability.
3. Information obligation: Organizations must inform individuals whose data they process in a clear and understandable manner.
4. Principle of accountability: Organizations are responsible for complying with the principles of RODO and must be able to demonstrate compliance with its requirements, which means the need to implement appropriate data protection procedures and policies.

Myths about RODO:

1. Applies only to large companies: This is a myth, as RODO applies to any organization that processes personal data, regardless of its size. This means that small and medium-sized enterprises must also comply with these regulations.
2. Every data protection breach leads to huge fines: Although RODO provides for high fines for breaches (up to 20 million euros or up to 4% of annual global turnover), these penalties are imposed proportionally to the type of breach, its scale, and circumstances. Not every breach results in maximum penalties.
3. Consent is required for processing data in every case: Consent is not the only legal basis for processing data. RODO also lists other legal bases, such as the performance of a contract, legal obligation, protection of vital interests of individuals, as well as the legitimate interests pursued by the data controller.
4. RODO prohibits the processing of personal data: This is also a myth. RODO regulates the processing of data, but does not prohibit it. The aim is to ensure that data is processed transparently, securely, and only to the extent necessary to achieve specific, lawful purposes.

RODO has brought many changes in the way organizations must handle personal data, but at the same time it offers clear guidelines on how these data can be processed without violating the privacy of individuals.