This document provides an overview of the GDPR, outlining its regulatory context, scope of application, fundamental principles, data subject rights, and obligations related to the processing of personal data.

I. Regulatory context and purpose

Since May 25, 2018, Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – GDPR is directly applicable in all Member States of the European Union.

In Italy, the regulation is implemented through the Personal Data Protection Code, under the supervision of the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali (Italian Data Protection Authority).

The main objectives of the GDPR include:

strengthening data subjects' control over their personal data;

ensuring transparency and security in processing;

defining clear responsibilities and compliance obligations.

II. Scope of application

The GDPR applies, among other things:

to entities established in the European Union, regardless of where data processing takes place;

to non-EU entities that offer goods or services to users located in Italy or other Member States, or that monitor their online behavior, for example through Cookies or tracking technologies.

Processing carried out for exclusively personal or household purposes remains excluded.

III. Fundamental principles of processing

Every processing of personal data must comply with the principles established by the GDPR, including:

lawfulness, fairness, and transparency, based on a valid legal basis;

purpose limitation, with data used only for specified and legitimate purposes;

data minimization, limiting collection to what is necessary;

accuracy, with data updated when appropriate;

storage limitation, avoiding periods longer than necessary;

integrity and confidentiality, through appropriate technical and organizational measures.

IV. Data subject rights

Under the GDPR, data subjects can exercise, within the limits provided by law, the following rights:

right to information and access, to know the data processed and obtain a copy;

right to rectification, in case of inaccurate or incomplete data;

right to erasure (right to be forgotten), when the foreseen conditions exist;

right to restriction of processing, in specific situations;

right to data portability, in a structured and readable format;

right to object, particularly to processing based on legitimate interests.

For individuals under the age of 18, data processing requires the express consent of the holder of parental responsibility, where applicable.

V. Obligations of entities processing data

Those who process personal data are required to comply with a series of obligations, including:

operating according to the documented instructions of the data controller;

adopting appropriate security measures, such as encryption, access controls, and system protection;

responding to data subjects' requests within the prescribed deadlines;

notifying personal data breaches to the competent authorities and, if necessary, to the data subjects;

maintaining records of processing activities;

conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) when required;

designating and communicating a Data Protection Officer (DPO), where provided.

VI. Transfers of data to third countries

The transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) is permitted only with appropriate safeguards, such as:

an adequacy decision adopted by the European Commission; or

the adoption of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), possibly accompanied by supplementary security measures, such as encryption.

VII. Supervisory authority and sanctions

In Italy, the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali is responsible for:

carrying out control and inspection activities;

limiting or suspending non-compliant processing;

applying administrative sanctions that can amount to up to 20 million euros or 4% of the global annual turnover, if higher.

The GDPR also allows for instructions to be given regarding data processing after death; in the absence of indications, these rights can be exercised by heirs according to applicable law.

VIII. Relevance of the GDPR

The application of the GDPR contributes to:

improving protection and transparency for users;

strengthening compliant data management in digital services;

promoting a more reliable digital ecosystem, in line with the policies of Google and Google Merchant Center.

IX. Contacts

For the exercise of the rights provided by the GDPR or for requests related to the processing of personal data, you can contact the Data Protection Officer (DPO):

E-mail: info@d8interior.com

Requests are handled according to the circumstances and applicable regulations.