The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force on 25.05.2018 in all member states of the European Union and thus affects also operators of online stores!
Smartstore AG from Dortmund, is the leading eCommerce solution of the Microsoft world, and has its open source store software Smartstore with a corresponding plug-in to operate an online store in compliance with DSGVO. Due to the new functions can easily and quickly perform the necessary settings for the DSGVO.
Starting with the comprehensive documentation obligation and the adaptation of commissioned data processing to data subject rights and consent processes to the adaptation of legal texts, a lot is changing for online store operators! Even if this is a tough topic is, often small things and crucial details protect an online store from warnings. For example, it may be necessary for compliance the GDPR whether a customer is allowed to delete his account himself or whether he is allowed to pass on his shipping address to other Service providers must accept a checkbox.
To ensure that everything is watertight and absolutely legally secure, every dealer is advised to consult his lawyer in case of doubt. hold.
Good to know: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation that governs the protection of personal data. Regulation of the European Union that lays down rules for the processing of personal data by public bodies and private companies are to be standardized throughout Europe. In this way, not only is the protection of personal data within the EU but also the free movement of data within the European Single Market.
ATTENTION: Violation of the GDPR may result in fines of up to 4 percent of the total annual turnover generated worldwide!
For more information on this topic, please click here: https://smartstore.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SDDE50/pages/1956127598/DSGVO