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GDPR for Small Businesses in Greece – A Simple Guide

Dec 8, 2025 | Data

Are you a small business owner in Greece?
If you collect or process customer data—like emails, phone numbers, or even CCTV
footage—then the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to you. But don’t worry:
You don’t need to be a lawyer to stay compliant. In this simple guide, I’ll walk you through what
GDPR means and how to protect your business.

What Is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU law that governs how businesses
collect, store, and use personal data. It applies to all companies operating within the EU,
regardless of size—including small and local businesses.

Does GDPR Apply to You?
If your business:

  • Has a website with a contact form or newsletter
  • Stores customer emails or phone numbers
  • Uses security cameras (CCTV)
  • Sends promotional emails or updates

…then yes, you need to comply with GDPR.

What You Need to Do

  1. Be Transparent
    • Add a privacy policy to your website.
    • Clearly explain what data you collect and why.
  2. Get Consent
    • Use checkboxes for newsletter sign-ups and contact forms.
    • Never pre-check the “I agree” box—consent must be active.
  3. Keep Data Secure
    • Store data in secure systems.
    • Limit access to authorized staff only.
  4. Respect User Rights
    • Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their data.
    • They can withdraw consent at any time.
  5. Keep Records
    • Document when and how consent was given.
    • Maintain logs of your data protection practices.

What to Avoid
Sending bulk emails without consent (spam)
Keeping data longer than necessary
Using personal data for purposes not originally disclosed

What Are the Penalties?
Non-compliance can lead to fines of:

  • €10–20 million or
  • 4% of your annual global turnover (whichever is higher)

Even small businesses have been audited and fined.

How Can I Help
I offer practical GDPR support for small businesses in Greece:

  • Privacy policy and cookie notice creation
  • GDPR compliance audits
  • Staff training
  • External Data Protection Officer (DPO) services

Contact me at info@datandeeds.com
Book a free consultation using this link