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The GDPR legislation is complex and far-reaching, laying out some specific mandates for businesses.
It compels businesses to securely collect and store — as well as more diligently use — the personal data of consumers in 28 EU member states. This will also include the UK, which will maintain equivalent laws post-Brexit.
The directive affects all companies that do business in the EU, with watchdogs in each country who will fine companies that misuse consumer data.
The regulation also upholds the so-called “right to be forgotten.” That is, consumers can ask companies to remove personal data that’s made public and companies must comply. The law also requires companies to report breaches to consumers within 72 hours.
Read the complete article at Why You Need to Prepare for the GDPR Now