GDPR Compliant Data Processing and Privacy Preserving Technologies: A Literature Review on Notable Horizon 2020 Projects

Abstract

This paper presents a practical literature review focusing on privacy preserving technologies and organizational measures developed and proposed for GDPR-compliant data processing. Based on the selected Horizon 2020 projects, it identifies the substantial data processing and big data challenges relevant to data protection and privacy. Then, it visits the prominent privacy preserving technologies and organizational measures addressing these challenges. Finally, it analyzes the focus areas of the selected projects, identifies the solution they propose, draws quantitative conclusions, and asserts recommendations for future projects.