The far-reaching European General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR) takes effect on May 25, 2018. Yet, with only six weeks to
go, many companies are still unaware that their businesses must
comply with the GDPR or face large fines. The GDPR doesn't just
apply in the European Union; it can apply to companies both inside
and outside the EU if they market goods or services to EU-based
customers, or have any EU-based operations. The GDPR also covers
all types of businesses, from technology companies to banks,
manufacturers, and even online vendors. If your business touches
the EU, and you deal with any data from people living in the EU,
you need to evaluate your GDPR readiness. Here are a few questions
to ask yourself about how the GDPR might apply to your
business:
