Backend Scripts: Your €20M GDPR Ticking Time Bomb
A rushed Python script bridges your CRM and ERP—plaintext creds, unencrypted HTTP. Boom: €20M GDPR fine. Data Protection by Design isn't bureaucracy; it's your backend's salvation.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Backend scripts with plaintext creds and HTTP are €20M GDPR liabilities under Article 25.
- Enforce revocable tokens, TLS, and env-block failsafes to comply without sacrificing speed.
- AI auditors are coming—future platforms will auto-harden your automations.
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Originally reported by dev.to
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