Secureworks explains that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a landmark European Union regulation that harmonizes data protection laws across Europe and mandates organizations to manage and protect personal data of EU citizens, regardless of where the organization is located. GDPR requires appropriate security measures tailored to the risk level associated with personal data processing, emphasizing a risk-based, holistic security approach rather than a fixed checklist. Effective GDPR-aligned security encompasses three critical components: protection, detection, and response.

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