ǂThe ǂimpact of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on mobile devices

Domen Hribar (Author), Miha Dvojmoč (Author), Blaž Markelj (Author)

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine novelties introduced by the European Regulation (2016/679) on the Protection of Natural Persons with Regard to the Processing of Personal Data (GDPR) and its key impacts on mobile device users. The paper also presents some of the main changes affecting both natural persons and legal entities. Further, certain issues that might occur while implementing the Regulation are raised together with the degree of individuals’ awareness of the need to protect the personal data stored on their mobile devices. Design/Methods/Approach: For the purpose of this paper, we reviewed the legislation, Slovenian and international literature, brochures and media stories in the field of personal data protection. We also used a questionnaire to determine the degree of awareness of the importance of protecting personal data among the general population. Findings: The findings show that no revolutionary changes are introduced. Nevertheless, quite a few novelties concern data controllers and processors. In particular, penalties for breaching the GDPR are now much higher. Individuals’ rights are strengthened and easier to control. In contrast, data controllers and processors are subject to more stringent duties and legal obligations. These changes also apply to mobile device users. The research findings show that individuals are relatively well aware of the concept of personal data; however, the scope of their knowledge shrinks as this concept becomes increasingly complex. Familiarity with the new Regulation (2016/679) having been introduced at the EU level was claimed by 55% of the respondents (N = 195). Research Limitations / Implications: The limitations stem from the selective choice of the GDPR’s impact on mobile device users. More important influences are emphasised. Originality/Value: The findings will help both individuals and legal entities understand the changes brought to the area of data protection and tackle them more successfully.

Keywords

personal data protection;GDPR;Personal Data Protection Act;mobile devices;

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Language:	English
Year of publishing:	2018
Typology:	1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:	UM FVV - Faculty of Criminal Justice
UDC:	004.056:[342.7:621.391](497.4)
COBISS:	3658474
ISSN:	1580-0253
Parent publication:	Varstvoslovje
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Secondary language:	Slovenian
Secondary title:	Vpliv evropske Splošne uredbe o varstvu osebnih podatkov (GDPR) na mobilne naprave
Secondary abstract:	Namen prispevka: V prispevku smo predstavili ključni vpliv evropske uredbe (2016/679) o varstvu posameznikov pri obdelavi osebnih podatkov na uporabnike mobilnih naprav. Poleg vpliva smo predstavili ključne spremembe, ki vplivajo tako na fizične kot tudi na velik delež pravnih oseb. Poudarili smo določeno problematiko, s katero se organizacije srečujejo. Hkrati smo prikazali stanje ozaveščenosti ljudi o varstvu osebnih podatkov na mobilnih napravah. Metode: Prispevek temelji na pregledu zakonodaje ter domače in tuje literature, brošur in medijskih člankov na področju varstva osebnih podatkov. Izvedli smo tudi anketo, kjer nas je zanimala ozaveščenost o pomembnosti varstva osebnih podatkov. Ugotovitve: Na področju je prišlo do številnih novosti, ki so spremenile način upravljanja in obdelave. Predvsem se bodo povečale globe za kršitelje. Pravice posameznika bodo podkrepljene in lažje nadzorovane. Po drugi strani bodo upravljavci in obdelovalci dobili veliko novih dolžnosti. Spremembe veljajo tudi za uporabnike mobilnih naprav. Ugotovitve raziskave so pokazale, da ljudje sorazmerno dobro poznajo pojem osebni podatek, vendar se to znanje s kompleksnostjo pojma zmanjšuje. Udeleženci so v 55 % (N = 195) odgovorili, da vedo za prihod nove uredbe (2016/679). Omejitve/uporabnost raziskave Omejitve so pri selektivni izbiri vpliva uredbe na uporabnike mobilnih naprav. Poudarjeni so pomembnejši vplivi. Izvirnost/pomembnost prispevka: Ugotovitve prispevka bodo pomagale tako posameznikom kot tudi organizacijam pri dojemanju sprememb in zato lažjem spoprijemanju z njimi.
Secondary keywords:	varstvo osebnih podatkov;GDPR;Zakon o varstvu osebnih podatkov;mobilne naprave;
Type (COBISS):	Scientific work
Pages:	str. 414-433
Volume:	ǂLetn. ǂ20
Issue:	ǂšt. ǂ4
Chronology:	2018
ID:	11559911