News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on What does the GDPR actually mean for startups?. Parent comment

Re:What does the GDPR actually mean for startups? by RobertRoberts on Thursday August 30, 2018 @06:36AM (#17875549)
If it helps any, I read that a DPO is only needed for companies larger than X number of employees. I think X was like 50 or 100. And that the DPO "role" could be fulfilled by anyone.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:What does the GDPR actually mean for startups? by amaccuish on Thursday August 30, 2018 @07:13AM (#17875707)
Which is why I think the OP is spreading a load of FUD.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:What does the GDPR actually mean for startups? by thecatspaw on Thursday August 30, 2018 @07:43AM (#17875854)
it seems like it.

In the "Steps to take" section they write > 2) Identify/review your legal basis for processing, ideally with a legal professional.

where legal professional links to the author companie's info email, and linking to their own site about 30 times in the article.

This looks like "you're violating the law, but we'll help you fix it" kind of deal.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:What does the GDPR actually mean for startups? by seszett on Thursday August 30, 2018 @06:52AM (#17875620)
As far as I know it's only required for companies whose core activity is large-scale monitoring of users.
[ Parent | on HN ]