General Data Protection Regulation: Current Challenges and Future Directions

The paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), with a focus on transparency, fairness, and security in the processing of personal data. The authors examine the provisions of the GDPR, emphasizing the importance of lawful and transparent processing, purpose limitation, data accuracy, and security measures. They also explore the rights of data subjects, including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability, which enhance individual control over personal data. Cross-border data transfers require compliance with GDPR, necessitating adequate safeguards or reliance on specified exceptions. The authors highlight the pivotal role of supervisory authorities in enforcing GDPR, conducting inspections, initiating proceedings, and imposing fines for non-compliance. Private enforcement mechanisms also empower non-profit organizations. Looking ahead, the authors discuss how GDPR can be adapted to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and IoT. They also propose amendments to harmonize enforcement practices across EU member states, which will strengthen data protection mechanisms in the face of technological advancements.