Preserving our personal data is essential these days, and even a right. Although, in theory, the law protects us in France, some companies, such as Amazon and Google, have practices that are not always respectful of privacy. As a result, they are coming under fire for their activities that show little respect for our personal information. So much so that politics is getting involved, and the law is evolving to adapt measures relating to the use of personal data by the general public.
How can we ensure that the law and our rights are respected? What guidelines are given on the subject? How is this regulated?
In our country, the protection of personal data is governed by the law of January 6, 1978, the famous "Informatique et libertés" law. On June 20, 2018, it was adapted to the measures of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Who does it apply to? The RGPD must be implemented by public bodies as well as companies and associations that process personal data. It extends to all natural persons who are partially or wholly resident in Europe.
What is data processing? This includes all actions, whether manual or automated, performed on so-called personal data. This includes recording, collecting, consulting, modifying, storing, distributing and deleting data.
Which data is concerned? All data relating to your private life. This could be a photo (respecting the right to an image), your bank details, your name, your address, your e-mail address or your Internet Protocol (IP) address, etc.
Who checks that the RGPD is applied? Europe's members all have a mandated body. In France, the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) is responsible for enforcing data protection legislation. In the event of non-compliance, it can force a company or administration to correct its practices.
It also acts as an expert advisor to individuals, companies and public bodies on all issues relating to data protection and possible data breaches. It is made up of several departments, each of which complies with the framework set out in the CNIL guidelines.
To this end, the authorities and public services have appointed DPOs (Data Protection Officers). DPOs work to assert our right to online privacy.
What are the purposes of a DPO's activities? The DPO will ensure compliance with data protection requirements. He or she will manage risks on the subject, carry out research and work with other departments to ensure personal data protection for each individual.
The DPO works closely with the CNIL. His role is to advise and ensure that everyone's freedom is respected.
For entrepreneurs and micro-entrepreneurs working from home, the line between private and professional life is porous. Not only in terms of work organization, but above all in terms of personal data. Particularly when it comes to their home address.
All self-employed businesses must have a registered address. You have the right to choose the address that suits you best. For those who work mainly from home, the natural choice is their home address. It's practical on several levels, but above all it's accessible to the public.
On the Internet, it's easy to find a company's registered address, and therefore your personal address. On the one hand, this can have an impact on your company's credibility, but it can also pose a problem. Your address is highly sensitive personal information, and leaving it freely available on the web is a delicate matter.
To alleviate this inconvenience, you can simply choose to domicile your auto-business with a domiciliation company. At Sedomicilier, we offer you over 80 addresses for your domiciliation throughout France.
It's an opportunity to keep your private life private, but also and above all tosave money on the CFE , depending on the city you choose (Paris, for example). As you probably know, the CFE is calculated according to the number of companies in a given sector. This means that in cities with a large number of businesses, your contribution will be lower. You'll pay more if you're based in Versailles than in Paris.
Even better, choosing a domiciliation company not only saves you time when it comes to receiving your mail, but also allows you to rent meeting space, legal assistance and even a telephone hotline. Today, over 50,000 customers place their trust in us.
Written by our expert Charlotte
October 19, 2022
