In 2018, the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) heralded in the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years.
Far reaching in its applicability, GDPR extends well beyond Europe and affects any business that collects and stores the private data of EU citizens. In a sprint towards compliance, U.S. businesses have reacted by adding service level tactical measures, including the ability to accept cookies and the posting of easy-to-read privacy notices.
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