1. Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency – Personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner.

2. Purpose Limitation – Data should only be collected for specific, legitimate purposes and not used in ways that are incompatible with those purposes.

3. Data Minimization – Only the necessary data should be collected and processed.

4. Accuracy – Personal data must be accurate and kept up to date.

5. Storage Limitation – Data should not be kept longer than necessary for its intended purpose.

6. Integrity and Confidentiality – Organizations must ensure data security, preventing unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.

7. Accountability – Organizations are responsible for ensuring compliance with GDPR and must demonstrate their adherence to its principles.

• Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency – Personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent manner.
• Purpose Limitation– Data should only be collected for specific, legitimate purposes and not used in ways that are incompatible with those purposes.
• Data Minimization – Only the necessary data should be collected and processed.
• Accuracy – Personal data must be accurate and kept up to date.
• Storage Limitation – Data should not be kept longer than necessary for its intended purpose.
• Integrity and Confidentiality– Organizations must ensure data security, preventing unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.
• Accountability – Organizations are responsible for ensuring compliance with GDPR and must demonstrate their adherence to its principles.

• Obtain clear consent before collecting personal data.
• Implement data protection measures, such as encryption and pseudonymization.
• Appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) if necessary.
• Report data breaches within 72 hours.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) when required.

Failure to comply with GDPR can result in severe penalties, including fines of up to €20 million or 4% of a company's annual global turnover, whichever is higher.

GDPR applies to all businesses processing the personal data of individuals in the EU, regardless of their location. Ensuring compliance not only avoids legal consequences but also builds trust with customers.