take this outline and make a guide so comprehensive that no relevant facts are left out: **Comprehensive GDPR & Privacy Cheat Sheet**
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**Table of Contents**
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1. **What is GDPR?**
2. **GDPR Scope & Application**
3. **Key GDPR Principles**
4. **Data Subject Rights**
5. **Data Processing Requirements**
6. **Transparency & Information**
7. **Record Keeping & Compliance**
8. **Data Protection Officers (DPOs)**
9. **GDPR Compliance Checklist**
10. **Additional Resources**

**1. What is GDPR?**
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* **Definition**: Europe’s new data privacy and security law [2]
* **Purpose**: Protect people’s privacy, a game-changer in data protection [3]
* **Introduction**: Enacted in 2018, applies to organizations worldwide handling EU citizens' data

**2. GDPR Scope & Application**
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* **Applies if**:
	+ Handling EU citizens' personal data [4]
	+ Not limited to EU-based organizations; applies worldwide if dealing with EU citizen data
* **Exemptions**: None explicitly stated in provided sources; consult official GDPR documentation for specific exemptions [1]

**3. Key GDPR Principles**
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* **Not explicitly listed in provided sources**; however, according to the official GDPR documentation, key principles include:
	+ Lawfulness, Fairness, and Transparency
	+ Purpose Limitation
	+ Data Minimization
	+ Accuracy
	+ Storage Limitation
	+ Integrity and Confidentiality
	+ Accountability
* **Source for detailed principles**: Official GDPR documentation (not provided in the query results, but essential for comprehensive understanding)

**4. Data Subject Rights**
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* **Not explicitly detailed in provided sources**; key rights according to the official GDPR include:
	+ Right to Information
	+ Right of Access
	+ Right to Rectification
	+ Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)
	+ Right to Restriction of Processing
	+ Right to Data Portability
	+ Right to Object
	+ Rights related to Automated Decision Making
* **Source for detailed rights**: Official GDPR documentation

**5. Data Processing Requirements**
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* **Allowed if**:
	+ Needed to fulfill a contract [4]
	+ Needed to satisfy a legal obligation
	+ Needed to protect the vital interests of the data subject
* **Additional requirements**: Consent must be clear, specific, and revocable; consult official GDPR for comprehensive processing requirements

**6. Transparency & Information**
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* **Must provide**:
	+ Clear information on who is processing the personal data
	+ Clear information on why the personal data is being processed [4]
* **Additional transparency requirements**: Consult official GDPR documentation for detailed information obligations

**7. Record Keeping & Compliance**
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* **Requirement**: Must keep detailed records to prove GDPR compliance [4]
* **Record contents**:
	+ Processing activities
	+ Data subject interactions (e.g., requests, responses)
	+ Compliance measures (e.g., security audits, training)
* **Purpose**: To demonstrate compliance upon request or inspection by the Data Protection Authority

**8. Data Protection Officers (DPOs)**
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* **Requirement mentioned but not detailed in provided sources**; generally:
	+ Mandatory for public authorities, certain types of data processing [1]
	+ Responsible for overseeing GDPR compliance within an organization
* **Detailed DPO requirements**: Consult official GDPR documentation or legal counsel

**9. GDPR Compliance Checklist**
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* **Suggested use**: Utilize checklists like the one mentioned in [2] to focus compliance efforts
* **Essential steps**:
	+ Read the GDPR regulation
	+ Consult with an attorney to ensure compliance [1]
	+ Implement necessary operational changes
	+ Regularly review and update compliance measures

**10. Additional Resources**
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* **Official GDPR Documentation**: For comprehensive understanding of all aspects not covered in the provided sources
* **Legal Counsel**: Recommended for ensuring specific compliance with the GDPR [1]
* **Specialized GDPR Compliance Tools and Services**: Like Osano, for streamlined compliance management [3]