Although the GDPR is a European Union law, it is important for non-European businesses to know how it functions. Any person or company who does business in Europe or with European entities is subject to this regulation. Because Europe plays a role in so many global businesses, it is crucial for almost all businesses, especially those within the life sciences industry, to understand and comply with the GDPR.
What is the GDPR, and why was it created?
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It is a data protection law implemented by the European Union to protect users in an ever-changing world in which online communication and personal data are critical to doing business. Meant to protect personal data for both individuals and businesses, the GDPR was created with an aim of increasing business that is done in Europe. Applicable throughout the EU, all rules and regulations contained within the GDPR are the same for all 24 EU member states.
What are the requirements of GDPR?
GDPR requires the absolute highest level of security protection to minimize. There are 11 articles within the GDPR:
- General provisions
- Principles
- Rights of the data subject
- Controller and processor
- Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organizations
- Independent supervisory authorities
- Cooperation and consistency
- Remedies, liability, and penalties
- Provisions relating to specific processing situations
- Delegated acts and implementing acts
- Final provisions
With increased digital usage comes an increase in issues that data can cause. The GDPR requires that the personal data that companies gather be protected. If companies improperly gather or leak information, they can face extreme penalties.
Because GDPR is enforced in every EU country, GDPR must be translated into all 24 EU languages. If a company wants to conduct business in Europe or with a company that is present in an EU member country, that company is required to understand and comply with GDPR even if GDPR must be translated into whatever language they prefer to read GDPR in.
Translating the GDPR into all 24 languages is a daunting task. The goal of the GDPR is to have a simple regulation process for everyone in the EU. However, with 24 different languages within the EU, translation of the rules is absolutely critical for everyone to understand and follow this important law in the same way.
Languages are incredibly complex systems. A phrase in one language can mean something entirely different in another when directly translated. Because cultural expressions and sayings differ from one language to the next, evaluation is necessary to ensure that the technical wording of the GDPR is correct in each translation.
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