

What is the GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in the European Union (EU) designed to strengthen and unify privacy and personal data protections for all individuals within the EU.
Who does the GDPR affect?
The GDPR not only applies to organizations located within the EU, but also organizations located outside of the EU that offer goods or services to, or monitor the behaviour of, individuals within the EU. It applies to all companies processing and holding the personal data of individuals residing in the European Union, regardless of the company’s location.
What constitutes ‘personal data’? Any information that can be used to directly or indirectly identify a person. It can be anything from a name, a photo, an email address, or bank details to posts on social networking websites, medical information, or a computer IP address.
Piston Design & the GDPR
Piston takes seriously personal data protection and the right to privacy online and welcomes this latest EU regulation to strengthen and unify these protections for individuals within their jurisdiction. Piston has completed a thorough review of the legal and technical impacts of the GPDR to ensure compliance and make any required adjustments to our products, services, and documentation, and ensure compliance with the GDPR. This will give our customers more control over their personal data and provide the necessary tools to protect the information of visitors to Piston websites.