# GDPR | Secureframe

> Complete guide to GDPR compliance: understand data subject rights, lawful bases for processing, GDPR requirements for businesses, penalties, and how GDPR compares to CCPA.

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In May 2018, the European Union implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to create one legal framework for collecting and processing personal information from individuals who live inside the European Economic Area.

## What is GDPR?

In May 2018, the European Union implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to create one legal framework for collecting and processing personal information from individuals who live inside the European Economic Area.