GDPR for Developers: A No-Drama Compliance Guide

Overview

A developer-first view of GDPR. What counts as personal data, when the law applies, and how to design for privacy from the start.

When GDPR Applies

• You process personal data of EU residents - You offer goods/services to EU residents - You track EU visitors’ behavior (analytics, cookies)

Personal Data Examples

• Direct: name, email, phone, address - Indirect: IP, cookies, device IDs, user IDs

Privacy‑By‑Design Checklist

• Minimize data collection; make fields optional by default - [ ] Lawful basis per purpose (consent, contract, etc.) - [ ] Purpose limitation and retention schedules - [ ] Access, export, and delete endpoints for users - [ ] Encrypt in transit and at rest; audit access

Practical Tips

• Separate PII from behavioral data - Use consent mode and server‑side tagging - Document data flows in a lightweight data map

Conclusion

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