GDPR compliance is at the top of our strategy
At Kara, we worked hard to prepare for EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), to ensure that we fulfil its obligations and maintain transparency about customer messaging and how we use data. To learn more about GDPR you can go here.
Here’s an overview of GDPR, and how we prepared for it at Kara:
What’s GDPR?
The GDPR is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It replaced existing EU law to strengthen the protection of “personal data” and the rights of the individual. It's a single set of rules which governs the processing and monitoring of EU data.
Does it affect me?
Yes, most likely it does. If you hold or process the data of an any person in the EU, the GDPR will apply to you, whether you’re based in the EU or not.
How Kara prepared for GDPR
Our team worked hard to ensure we complied with GDPR. This was a massive overhaul of processes and data models to make sure we met our legal obligations, and did the best thing for our customers while still letting us move fast, scale and build great products.
Here are the main things we did:
We built new features
New Client consent integration was added in Kara. This integration takes care of obtaining a consent from your clients. To learn more how to set up your client consent please go here.
We updated our Data Processing Agreements (DPAs):
Strong data protection commitments are a key part of GDPR’s requirements. Our updated data processing agreement shares our privacy commitments and sets out the terms for Kara and our customers to meet GDPR requirements. When creating your account you will be prompt to read and accept the Data Protection Agreement. On May 2023 we have updated the Data Processing Agreement, you will be notified and will be required to log in to your account, read and accept the terms of the Data Processing Agreement. (This change will be announced and introduce on the second half of 2023)
We coordinated with our vendors
We’ve reviewed all our vendors, finding out about their GDPR position and signed Data Processing Agreements with them.
Do I need to sign a DPA with Kara Connect as a professional or admin professional? Do I need to accept the DAP?
Yes, "by not accepting the Data Processing Agreement, we are in violation of the GDPR regulations and we are not complying with applicable laws." To keep making use of your Kara Connect account, it is required to be in compliance to the Data Protection applicable laws.
How do I sign a DPA with Kara Connect?
1- You will be prompt to agree to our DPA when accessing your Kara Connect Workstation (Starting Fall of 2023). This will be automatically displayed in your workstation.
2- You can request the DPA from us by emailing us to support@karaconnect.com
If you have any questions, please email us at support@karaconnect.com
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