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<h2>GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) Overview</h2>

<p>The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in <a target="_blank" href="https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj">EU law on data protection</a> and privacy for all individuals within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). It aims to give control to individuals over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business by unifying the regulation within the EU.</p>

<h3>Key Principles of GDPR:</h3>
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  <li>Lawfulness, fairness, and transparency <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-5-gdpr/">(Article 5 GDPR)</a></li>
  <li>Purpose limitation <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-6-gdpr/">(Article 6 GDPR)</a></li>
  <li>Data minimization <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-7-gdpr/">(Article 7 GDPR)</a></li>
  <li>Accuracy <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-9-gdpr/">(Article 9 GDPR)</a></li>
  <li>Storage limitation <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-25-gdpr/">(Article 25 GDPR)</a></li>
  <li>Integrity and confidentiality <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-32-gdpr/">(Article 32 GDPR)</a></li>
</ul>

<h3>Individual Rights Under GDPR:</h3>
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  <li>Right to access <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-12-gdpr/">(Article 12 GDPR)</a></li>
  <li>Right to rectification <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-15-gdpr/">(Article 15 GDPR)</a></li>
  <li>Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’) <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-17-gdpr/">(Article 17 GDPR)</a></li>
  <li>Right to data portability <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-20-gdpr/">(Article 20 GDPR)</a></li>
  <li>Right to object <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/art-21-gdpr/">(Article 21 GDPR)</a></li>
</ul>

<h3>GDPR and Cookie Consent for Website Visitors</h3>

<p>As a website visitor, you may encounter cookie consent pop-ups or banners when you visit websites that comply with the GDPR. These pop-ups inform you about the website's use of cookies and request your consent to store and access cookies on your device.</p>

<p>Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, including analyzing website traffic, personalizing content, and remembering your preferences. With GDPR in place, websites must obtain your explicit consent before setting certain types of cookies, especially those that track your browsing behavior or collect personal information.</p>

<p>By providing cookie consent, you can control which cookies are allowed to be stored on your device. You typically have the option to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage cookie preferences through cookie settings provided by the website.</p>

<p>For more detailed information about GDPR and your rights regarding cookie consent, you can refer to the official GDPR documentation: <a target="_blank" href="https://gdpr-info.eu/">GDPR Official Website</a>.</p>