How Severe Are General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Fines?

We’ve already been seeing the changes for months now: new, robust cookie acceptance disclaimers, longer and more involved data collection forms and an uptick in fines for U.S. companies operating in the European Union.  Companies in the United States are starting to understand their regulatory responsibilities under EU law, but few actually understand the scope… Read More

What Are Consent Requirements for GDPR Compliance?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a set of regulations enforced in the European Union to protect consumer data privacy and instill new controls over data ownership and use. While only having jurisdiction in the EU, this law has had a major impact on how companies do business in Europe, especially digitally.  Here, we’ll… Read More

Benefits of a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)

A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process to help you identify and minimize the data protection risks of a project. The DPIA is an ongoing process, regularly applied to personal data processing, identifying, and mitigating risks. The DPIA is a part of the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance activities.