GDPR: An Evolution Not a Revolution
Explore the Real Impact of the General Data Protection Regulation for Business in our New Whitepaper
The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, came into effect throughout the EU in May 2018. The purpose of the GDPR is to update the 1995 Data Privacy Directive, taking into account technological developments – particularly the rise of social media. It also helps to harmonise and standardise legislation throughout Europe.
The switch from a Directive to a Regulation is a significant aspect of the GDPR. While much of the focus of GDPR-related discussion in business and in the media has been on the challenges and upheaval of adjusting to new legislation, we believe it isn’t all doom and gloom.
It’s more about building upon current practices rather than being a complete overhaul.
The regulation is widely considered to be balanced – more of an evolution of the current Directive than a revolution of data laws. It’s more about building upon current practices rather than being a complete overhaul.
In this whitepaper, we cover:
- Six ‘need to knows’ for businesses to ensure compliance with the GDPR
- Some of the benefits of the GDPR as a positive, progressive move forward in today’s digital, data-reliant world
- Our recommendations for choosing third-party data providers and reviewing your data management strategy.