Safeguarding Resting Data: Compliance with Data Protection Standards

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The European-based advertisement company that collects tracking information from partner websites and stores it on a local server to provide tailored ads must follow the GDPR standard to safeguard the resting data.

GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation, which is a comprehensive regulation that governs the handling and protection of personal data for individuals within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). The regulation was enacted on May 25, 2018, and applies to any organization that processes or controls personal data of individuals residing in the EU or EEA, regardless of where the organization is located.

The GDPR requires organizations to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard personal data, including data encryption, access controls, and regular data backups. It also requires organizations to obtain explicit consent from individuals for the collection, processing, and storage of their personal data.

In the case of the European-based advertisement company, collecting tracking information from partner websites and storing it on a local server is considered the processing of personal data. Therefore, the company must comply with the GDPR to ensure that the personal data is protected and handled in accordance with the regulation.

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