Regulation (EU) 2016/679

General Data Protection Regulation

Regulation — European Union
Effective: May 25, 2018 100 platforms tracked 16699 provisions indexed Enforced by: European Data Protection Board (EDPB), National Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) Last reviewed May 9, 2026

Overview

The General Data Protection Regulation is the European Union's comprehensive data protection framework, replacing the 1995 Data Protection Directive. It establishes strict requirements for how organizations collect, process, store, and share personal data of individuals in the EU and EEA.

GDPR grants data subjects specific rights including the right to access, rectification, erasure ("right to be forgotten"), data portability, and the right to object to automated decision-making. Organizations must demonstrate a lawful basis for processing (consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interest, legal obligation, vital interest, or public task) and implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards.

Enforcement is carried out by national Data Protection Authorities coordinated through the European Data Protection Board. Penalties can reach up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher — making GDPR one of the most consequential regulatory frameworks for platform governance globally.

Penalties

Up to €20 million or 4% of total worldwide annual turnover of the preceding financial year, whichever is higher. Lower-tier violations (e.g. record-keeping failures): up to €10 million or 2% of turnover.

Key Articles & Sections

Platforms We Track Subject to GDPR

Recent Changes Related to GDPR

ConductAtlas maps governance language to potentially relevant regulatory frameworks. Regulatory applicability and enforceability may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. This page is informational and does not constitute legal advice. Methodology

Provisions Governed by GDPR (16699 across 100 platforms)

Product development uses de-identified information 23andMe
Medium
User choice to store biological sample 23andMe
Medium
User controls participation in sharing features 23andMe
Medium
Eligible users invited to participate in 23andMe Research 23andMe
Medium
Research participation is voluntary with IRB consent 23andMe
Medium
Activision recognizes Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control Activision
Medium
California right to limit sensitive personal information use Activision
Medium
Identity verification required for privacy rights requests Activision
Medium
Information obtained from third party sources Activision
Medium
Vendors restricted from using data for own marketing Activision
Medium
Personal data not retained longer than necessary Activision
Medium
US resident right to request deletion of personal information Activision
Medium
User right to unlink third party account Activision
Medium
Opt-out preference lost if cookies cleared or ID reset Activision
Medium
Disclosure to protect safety of persons Activision
Medium
Sharing gameplay data with third party partners and licensees Activision
Medium
User responsibility to review privacy policies of third parties Activision
Medium
Disclosure to foreign jurisdictions on good faith belief Activision
Medium
Social Media data used for personalization and marketing Activision
Medium
Frequency capping cookies used after opt-out Activision
Medium
Public sharing features carry no privacy expectation Activision
Medium
Other users' personal information deemed Activision confidential Activision
Medium
Right to unsubscribe from marketing communications Activision
Medium
Disclosure of information required by law Activision
Medium
US resident right to request access to personal information Activision
Medium
US resident right to request correction of personal information Activision
Medium
Username searchable by other users unless opted out Activision
Medium
No privacy expectation in UGC or communications Activision
Medium
Consent required for sensitive personal information in some states Activision
Medium
Disclosure for exercising or defending legal rights Activision
Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does GDPR require?

Which platforms does GDPR apply to?

ConductAtlas tracks GDPR-relevant provisions across 100 platforms. Each platform's specific provisions are classified by severity and mapped to GDPR requirements.

How does ConductAtlas monitor GDPR compliance?

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