The CNIL Practice Guide for the Security of Personal Data (2024 edition) provides comprehensive guidance for organizations to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data in compliance with GDPR Article 32. It updates and expands previous versions by introducing new factsheets on emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, mobile applications, cloud computing, and APIs. The guide is structured into five key parts covering user management, IT equipment, data control, incident preparedness, and focused security topics. It offers practical advice for data protection officers, CISOs, IT professionals, and privacy lawyers, emphasizing risk management, establishing a security baseline, involving top management, and continuous improvement through audits and user training. The guide aims to help organizations ensure a security level appropriate to the risks associated with personal data processing, reinforcing both basic precautions and advanced security measures.
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URL: https://www.cnil.fr/en/practice-guide-security-personal-data-2024-editionPublication's scorecard
Country: FRA
Scope: Cyber
Typology: Standard
Publication's date: March 26, 2024
Category: Data Protection & AI
Sector: Cross-Sector
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