The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) regulation that sets strict rules on how organizations collect, process, and store personal data. Since many ASP.NET Core applications handle sensitive user data (names, emails, payment details, etc.), ensuring compliance with GDPR is essential—not only for legal reasons but also to build user trust.
This article explains the key principles of GDPR, common compliance requirements, and practical strategies for implementing them in ASP.NET Core applications.
What is GDPR?
GDPR governs the processing of personal data of EU residents. It applies regardless of where your company is based if you handle EU users’ data.