# GDPR Summary [Infographic]

Whether you're a business owner or a curious reader, here’s a simple, jargon-free GDPR summary. Download for free.

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**Categories:** GDPR
**Published:** June 25, 2026
**URL:** https://www.cookieyes.com/infographics/gdpr-summary/

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Did you know that the official version of the GDPR is 261 pages long to be exact? When it was introduced in 2018, it was the first-of-its-kind comprehensive data privacy regulation in the world. As complex as it can sound, essentially, the GDPR, or the [General Data Protection Regulation](https://www.cookieyes.com/blog/gdpr-checklist-for-websites/), sets out to provide individuals in the EU with greater control over their personal data and regulates how organizations collect and process this data.
Whether you're a business owner, a marketer, or simply someone navigating the data privacy landscape, here’s a quick GDPR summary, without the jargon.


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