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Every company has had to put in place new policies and processes to ensure that all personal data they hold and process is protected..
This legislation gives individuals additional security over their data and the opportunity to request to view or delete the information held on them. It may also help to stop those pesky spam emails we all receive as individuals cannot be contacted unless they have actively opted in and provided consent..
Despite the advantages of the legislation, many companies from many industries have concerns about how it will affect their business. There are fears over the little support or guidance available to help implement new processes and concerns that the new legislation will affect efficiency; with lengthy processes eating up time..
However, regardless of the pros and cons, the regulation is here to stay and it will likely take time to see its true effects..
-Halta Haxhia