The long-awaited EU General Data ProtectionRegulation (GDPR) entered into force on 24 May 2016 and, following a two yeartransition period, will apply from 25 May 2018. Described as the mostground-breaking piece of EU legislation in the digital era, the GDPR aims tomake businesses more accountable for data privacy compliance and offerscitizens extra rights and more control over their personal data. The new ruleswill have significant impacts for all organisations.
In preparation for the application of GDPR,William Fry has launched “PrivacySource”; a dedicated website where ourTechnology team will provide ongoing analysis and assistance on theimplementation of the GDPR. To gain access to this exclusive resource, weinvite you to register here.
Contributed by John Magee
