Hi,
So before you start shitting on me for absolutely no reason, I'd like to note the importance of this, but first, quick introduction.
I work as a freelance data protection officer. I'm responsible for the privacy, security, availability and integrity of data for a handful of businesses so I definitely know a bit about internet laws.
So a while back, the EU announced the enforcement of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). It's basically a +100 page law that explains new privacy and data laws for the EU. I'm not going to go into detail as to what rules the GDPR actually has (because that would essentially take several hours). But it's worth nothing that this is actually quite serious. Just Googling a little after GDPR articles, you'll find more information about this:
http://www.wired.co.uk/article/what-is-gdpr-uk-eu-legislation-compliance-summary-fines-2018
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-40441434
Well, you might think, but bosny! MC-Market is ran under a company in Australia, we do not need to follow this.
Well, that's where you're wrong kiddo.
To make it all easy for you guys, go read this page real quick: https://www.oaic.gov.au/media-and-s...regulation-guidance-for-australian-businesses
Official Aus gov site:
Now you might also think, "Ha, but MCM is just a blockgame forum, who cares honestly?"
Again, that's where you're wrong kiddo. The GDPR is something very new. We haven't seen anything closely similar to it previously. It's scary. It's also actually going to be very easy to report businesses who do not follow this law. It's nothing like COPPA or similar.
MC-Market would need to go under some changes in terms of database structure, privacy policy, terms of service, data retention, etc etc.
1 requirement that I am going to say is that every company/institute needs a DPO (Data protection officer). This person is responsible for ensuring that the company/website complies with all laws(including a compliant privacy policy which MC-Market doesn't have at the moment). Additionally, this person is going to be responsible for ensuring that all site visitors can have their questions answered regarding this law.
As I've done over 35 audits in the past 12 months, I can say that MC-Market doesn't need any fundamental changes to comply before the final enforcement date (25th of May 2018) so getting yourself safe for the GDPR shouldn't be that difficult.
Thanks for reading.
So before you start shitting on me for absolutely no reason, I'd like to note the importance of this, but first, quick introduction.
I work as a freelance data protection officer. I'm responsible for the privacy, security, availability and integrity of data for a handful of businesses so I definitely know a bit about internet laws.
So a while back, the EU announced the enforcement of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). It's basically a +100 page law that explains new privacy and data laws for the EU. I'm not going to go into detail as to what rules the GDPR actually has (because that would essentially take several hours). But it's worth nothing that this is actually quite serious. Just Googling a little after GDPR articles, you'll find more information about this:
http://www.wired.co.uk/article/what-is-gdpr-uk-eu-legislation-compliance-summary-fines-2018
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-40441434
Well, you might think, but bosny! MC-Market is ran under a company in Australia, we do not need to follow this.
Well, that's where you're wrong kiddo.
To make it all easy for you guys, go read this page real quick: https://www.oaic.gov.au/media-and-s...regulation-guidance-for-australian-businesses
Official Aus gov site:
Now you might also think, "Ha, but MCM is just a blockgame forum, who cares honestly?"
Again, that's where you're wrong kiddo. The GDPR is something very new. We haven't seen anything closely similar to it previously. It's scary. It's also actually going to be very easy to report businesses who do not follow this law. It's nothing like COPPA or similar.
MC-Market would need to go under some changes in terms of database structure, privacy policy, terms of service, data retention, etc etc.
1 requirement that I am going to say is that every company/institute needs a DPO (Data protection officer). This person is responsible for ensuring that the company/website complies with all laws(including a compliant privacy policy which MC-Market doesn't have at the moment). Additionally, this person is going to be responsible for ensuring that all site visitors can have their questions answered regarding this law.
As I've done over 35 audits in the past 12 months, I can say that MC-Market doesn't need any fundamental changes to comply before the final enforcement date (25th of May 2018) so getting yourself safe for the GDPR shouldn't be that difficult.
Thanks for reading.
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