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'''Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)''' or '''Regulation (EU) 2016/679'''<ref>[http://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council] 27 April 2016</ref> is a piece of legislation collaboratively drafted for the data protection of the citizens of the European Union. The regulation is also an update of Data Protection Directive.

The '''Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)''' or '''Regulation (EU) 2016/679'''<ref>[http://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council] 27 April 2016</ref> is a regulation aimed at protecting all EU citizens and residents from privacy and data breaches. It was adopted on 14 April 2016 by the European Parliament (EP) after four years of collaborative drafting and negotiations.<ref>[https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=48ffff43-a5cd-40d3-ac1d-6c0a43cd4d21 Lexology - EU General Data Protection Regulation Finally Adopted] 15 April 2016</ref> The regulation is also an update of Data Protection Directive.

The GDPR places specific legal obligations on 'processors' and 'controllers', those who acts as intermediaries between the user/consumer and themselves, the government or any other actor. The controller determines how and why data is processed and processors act on the controller's behalf. Processors maintain data records and are held responsible in case of a breach.

The GDPR places specific legal obligations on 'processors' and 'controllers', those who acts as intermediaries between the user/consumer and themselves, the government or any other actor. The controller determines how and why data is processed and processors act on the controller's behalf. Processors maintain data records and are held responsible in case of a breach.

The GDPR will be enforced from May 25, 2018 forward. EU Member States have until May 6, 2018 to embedded the legislation into their national law.<ref>[http://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/reform/index_en.htm Reform of EU data protection rules]. Retrieved 27 Jun 2017.

The GDPR will be enforced from May 25, 2018 forward. EU Member States have until May 6, 2018 to embedded the legislation into their national law.<ref>[http://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/reform/index_en.htm Reform of EU data protection rules]. Retrieved 27 Jun 2017.

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== ICANN's Response ==

== ICANN's Response ==