The goal of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which goes into effect in May 2018, is to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals in the EU as it pertains to their personal data. As you might imagine, it is a broad and complex piece of legislation, with far-reaching implications for businesses inside and outside the EU.
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