Block and Locker

In recent years we’ve heard more and more about the GDPR and now the new NIS2 directive.

They may look like complicated acronyms, but both share a goal: protect our data and make the internet safer for everyone.

This article explains — without jargon — what they mean, how they differ and how they affect your digital day-to-day.

1. What is the GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has applied since 2018 and sets out how companies and organisations must handle your personal data.

That includes:

Name, email, phone number, address, bank details, etc. How...