The growing importance of data to our customers’ success is undeniable. The data we and our customers generate is powerful and “with great power comes great responsibility.” As Autodesk collects, processes, and utilizes data, we have a great responsibility to secure and protect it. Our customers expect it, and laws require it.
The EU GDPR (European Union – General Data Protection Regulation) is a regulation in the EU which seeks to harmonize and simplify a patchwork of existing data regulations and laws across the EU. At its essence, GDPR ensures that EU citizens have authority over their own personal data. GDPR becomes effective in May 2018.
Autodesk is working diligently to be GDPR ready. In addition to our existing Global Privacy Program, Autodesk is improving:
- Consent and Permissions: Ensure Autodesk obtains proper consent to process personal data (where consent is required by GDPR) and honors individual preferences and permissions regarding in-product messaging,…