The Role of IS in the Conflicting Interests Regarding GDPR

摘要

Timo Jakobi, Information Systems esp. IT-Security and Privacy, University of Siegen Since May 25 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulates the handling of personal data both for companies in the European Union and European Citizens. It is part of the European Union's Digital Single Market strategy and aims to create the conditions for an economy without barriers that would benefit individuals and companies as well as society as a whole (European Parliament and Council 2016).