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GDPR. Personal data protection in the European Union Competent Authority: Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali). Deadline: Ongoing compliance

Last updated: 13/03/2026

Key Points

  • Explicit consent for data processing
  • Data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure)
  • Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
  • DPO appointment if required
  • Breach notification within 72 hours

What is GDPR and how does it apply to Telecommunications?

GDPR. Personal data protection in the European Union Competent Authority: Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali). Legal Basis: EU Regulation 2016/679. Deadline: Ongoing compliance

Who in the Telecommunications sector must comply with GDPR?

GDPR. Telecom operators, ISPs and communication service providers 100-10000 employees. For Medium enterprises (50–249 employees) in the Telecommunications sector, GDPR compliance requires specific attention to: Key Requirements: Explicit consent for data processing; Data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure); Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA).

Penalties for non-compliance with GDPR

Penalties: Up to €20M or 4% of annual global turnover. Important: The GDPR compliance deadline is approaching. Do not wait to start your assessment.

How to start your GDPR compliance journey

Check your GDPR compliance for free. ComplyDev's AI-powered assessment analyses your Telecommunications company against 111+ EU regulations in 20 minutes — no registration, no credit card. Key Requirements: Explicit consent for data processing; Data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure); Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA).

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  • Check your GDPR compliance for free. ComplyDev's AI-powered assessment analyses your Telecommunications company against 111+ EU regulations in 20 minutes — no registration, no credit card.
  • For Medium enterprises (50–249 employees) in the Telecommunications sector, GDPR compliance requires specific attention to:
  • SME Assessment: Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali). Deadline: Ongoing compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

GDPR Key Requirements
Explicit consent for data processing; Data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure); Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA); DPO appointment if required; Breach notification within 72 hours
GDPR Penalties
Up to €20M or 4% of annual global turnover
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