Is your business GDPR-ready for the new data protection laws coming in May 2018?

Published: 18 April 2018

On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect across the European Union. After this date, all companies must ensure full compliance with the new data protection laws. Failure to comply could lead to fines and further action, so it is vital that businesses act now.

Data protection is a big deal to consumers, so businesses need to act now and ensure they are compliant with the GDPR. Companies that suffer data breaches where consumer data is stolen will often see catastrophic losses, and a huge fall in customer confidence. Almost three quarters of consumers say they would boycott a company if they felt it did not take data protection seriously.

What is the GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation is an EU directive which is designed to replace the 1995 Data Protection Directive. The GDPR is designed to hold businesses to higher standards when it comes to protecting customers’ personal data. This includes strict rules on keeping IP addresses and browser cookies safe from hackers, as well as ensuring that contact details and account details are protected.

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