Preparing your organisation for the GDPR: What you need to know

In 2016, the European Union (“EU”) enacted the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), a far-ranging piece of legislation that regulates how organisations collect, store, and process the personal data of EU individuals. The goal of the GDPR is to strengthen data protection, simplify international business regulations, and return control of private information to the average person. But, becoming compliant with the GDPR won’t be quick or cheap for most companies that process personal data of EU individuals. This guide will outline key points that you may need to know to be ready for next year.