On May 25, 2018, per the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organizations with business ties to the European Union will need to comply to GDPR standards. The cost of non-compliance are stiff fines. The GDPR contains nearly 100 separate and nuanced articles that can be difficult to understand even if you are a data privacy expert. This short primer is a cheat sheet to help both the data privacy expert and non-expert approach the GDPR with key takeaways. Download your free copy of “A Short Primer of GDPR Essentials” to learn: *Financial Implications: The potential impact of a GDPR breach condition. *Key Focus Areas: A "new considerations checklist" for data privacy experts. It can also be used as a basic "bootstrapping checklist" for those less versed in data privacy. *People, Process, Tools: Tips to help reduce anxiety and uncertainty about how to operationalize GDPR.

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has arrived. Every company doing business with European customers — regardless of location — must make considerable governance, people, process, and technology changes to comply with the new rules. While companies have made progress, more work remains. To succeed, they must tackle key challenges, including data identification, mapping, and access management. Despite the work ahead, forward-looking businesses understand GDPR is an opportunity. This is a transformation for a data-savvy world, with the potential to yield enhanced customer and business benefits. Investment in solutions with data privacy, security, and compliance offerings that can protect data no matter where it’s stored — on-premises and in the cloud — can ease companies along their readiness journeys and help them achieve and sustain compliance from May 25, 2018, and onward

The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be upon us on May 25th 2018, and contrary to enduring public opinion, Brexit won’t make any difference. The GDPR comes in response to global shuffling of privacy laws to meet the growing demands of cloud, data security and other technological needs. The US Safe Harbor framework has been replaced with Privacy Shield, and on top of this is the e-Privacy Regulation, which takes specific interest in electronic communications, cookies for tracking user behaviour online, and other issues around personal data and consent.

This white paper presents a solution framework for Life Science Organizations that want to implement enterprise digital trust management to protect their electronic value chain.

“We don’t have a BYOD programme.” This statement, referencing mobile device usage in the workplace, is a refrain often heard in European organisations that are tasked with securing the privacy of highly confidential data and personally identifiable information, and managing employee authorisation and access to that data. However, businesses often believe that they aren’t actually subject to cyber-threats from mobile devices because, simply, they don’t currently allow personal mobile devices to access their networks. Ultimately, this posture puts data at risk because every company has a BYOD policy whether they like it or not.

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is arriving soon. You may think your organization is immune from its impact, but if you do business with any customers in the EU, think again. You’ll need to rethink and possibly re-do your organizational processes around compliance and oversight. It may seem like a daunting task. The Forrester Research Brief “You Need an Action Plan for the GDPR” helps your security, regulatory and privacy teams grasp five must-have changes necessary to comply with the GDPR.

"Five Necessary Changes to Comply The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline is approaching. You may think you’re immune from its impact, but if you do business with customers in the EU, think again. It’s time to rethink your organizational processes around compliance. This Forrester Research Brief helps your security, regulatory and privacy teams grasp the five changes necessary for GDPR compliance."

Five Necessary Changes to Comply The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline is approaching. You may think you’re immune from its impact, but if you do business with customers in the EU, think again. It’s time to rethink your organizational processes around compliance. This Forrester Research Brief helps your security, regulatory and privacy teams grasp the five changes necessary for GDPR compliance.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) represents a paradigm shift in the way companies across the globe must approach protecting personal data. As of May 2018, EU data subjects now have greater autonomy than ever before over how their personal information is collected, stored and shared – and the repercussions for companies that fail to comply will be significant. At the heart of the matter lies Data Security and Protection. Protect the personal data, and you are well on your way to tackling many of the challenges the GDPR presents. But this is no easy task – before you protect your data, you must understand it, and even once you’ve achieved these goals, continually re-evaluate your data privacy and protection posture to adapt to changes in this dynamic environment.

The General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR) was approved and adopted by the EU Parliament in April 2016 with the goal to protect all EU citizens from privacy and data breaches. What is the scope of the GDPR? How does it impact your organisation? This white paper guides you so your organization can meet the needs of GDPR.

"Your Email & The EU GDPR GDPR changes how organizations need to protect personal data, including data contained in email and contact databases. Regardless of physical location, you must be in GDPR compliance for EU resident personal data by May 2018. Download the white paper to learn: - The unprecedented level of effort required for collecting and processing personal data - The specific security, privacy and protection requirements to comply with GDPR - How a majority (58%) of mid-sized and large organizations have a poor understanding of the wide scope of the regulation and associated penalties"

There’s no getting around it. Passed in May 2016, the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaces the minimum standards of the Data Protection Directive, a 21-year-old system that allowed the 28 EU member states to set their own data privacy and security rules relating to the information of EU subjects. Under the earlier directive, the force and power of the laws varied across the continent. Not so after GDPR went into effect May 25, 2018. Under GDPR, organizations are subject to new, uniform data protection requirements—or could potentially face hefty fines. So what factors played into GDPR’s passage? • Changes in users and data. The number, types and actions of users are constantly increasing. The same is true with data. The types and amount of information organizations collect and store is skyrocketing. Critical information should be protected, but often it’s unknown where the data resides, who can access it, when they can access it or what happens once

"The new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the most important change in data privacy regulation in 22 years and it will have a profound impact on every organization that relies on the storage and processing of personal data of EU citizens. Starting May 25, 2018, the penalties begin for noncompliance, with GDPR fines of up to 4% of annual global revenue or 20 million euros - whichever is greater. As this new regulation also impacts Veeam®, we wanted to share our insights on our road to compliancy. In a new executive brief, GDPR: 5 Lessons Learned, Veeam Compliance Experience Shared, we walk through these lessons and share how our software played a critical role within data management and protection strategies to ensure we remain compliant while delivering Availability for the Always On Enterprise™."

The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the most stringent and burdensome privacy mandate in the world. The penalty for major violations can be up to 20 million euros or 4% of your company's annual global revenue.

Reasonable, common-sense security standards are becoming law in many regions of the world. In Europe, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), enacted in April 2016, will become fully applicable on May 25, 2018. GDPR will bring the European Union (EU) under one comprehensive and harmonised legal system for data protection and privacy. The monetary penalties and reputational damage of noncompliance with GDPR are substantial – the maximum fines are the greater of 20 million euros or 4% of the company’s worldwide revenue.

Reasonable, common-sense security standards are becoming law in many regions of the world. In Europe, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), enacted in April 2016, will become fully applicable on May 25, 2018. GDPR will bring the European Union (EU) under one comprehensive and harmonised legal system for data protection and privacy. The monetary penalties and reputational damage of noncompliance with GDPR are substantial – the maximum fines are the greater of 20 million euros or 4% of the company’s worldwide revenue.

If your organisation carries out business in the European Union, then you may be aware that your life is about to become a lot more complicated starting in May 2018. That’s when the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will take effect. IBM is positioned to help you develop strategies to address the challenges of the GDPR. Our Pathways for GDPR readiness are phased programme engagement points and cognitive capabilities which can accelerate your journey. This new, stronger regulation will aim to harmonise data protection across all 28 EU Member States. In some cases, it will merely strengthen or enhance specific rights which are already in place under many local data privacy laws, whilst other rights and obligations will be introduced for the first time.

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is triggering a change in how organizations need to protect personal data, including data contained in email and contact databases. Regardless of your organization’s physical location, you must be in GDPR compliance for EU resident personal data by May 2018—or face dire consequences. Download the White Paper, to learn: • Why compliance requires unprecedented levels of effort if you control or process personal data • What specific security, privacy, and protection measures you need to take to comply with GDPR • How a majority (58%) of mid-sized and large organizations have a poor understanding of the wide scope of the regulation and its associated penalties

There is increasing urgency for organizations today to comply with regional data protection regulations or face potential financial and legal repercussions, and customer backlash. This awareness is heightened by recent headlines related to data breaches, rising risks of BYOD, and other privacy lapses that have bottom line and reputational consequences. Learn how to prepare for this new world of data privacy with actionable advice for senior IT leaders addressing data privacy concerns in their organizations. This paper covers key issues to consider when it comes to protecting corporate and employee data privacy, including: Sectorial regulations, including HIPAA and FINRA Evolving Data Protection Acts in EU countries with a strong focus on citizen privacy, data residency requirements, and concerns over data production BYOD policies blurring the lines between personal and business data Internal controls for safeguarding PII & PHI

Trust can be viewed as a key factor amongst clients and service providers working together towards preparing for readiness with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These stringent regulations come into force in May 2018 to ensure that personal data is processed adhering to strict privacy and security requirements.

Digital signatures aren't enough. This paper posits that data integrity needs to be redefined within the context of a time-sensitive mechanism.

"The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is one example of the evolving regulatory landscape in the digital age. Since the European Union (EU) adopted the regulation in 2016, DocuSign has been investing to be compliant across its entire business, building upon our foundation and history of commitment to privacy. The conception of the GDPR undoubtedly introduced a number of compliance challenges for businesses to address around data privacy and protection. It also presented an opportunity for businesses to build trust with their stakeholders by reconnecting with the people they serve. This eBook details DocuSign’s approach to meeting GDPR’s obligations that went into effect on 25th May 2018, for companies conducting business in the EU, and the features and benefits that can be gained from using the DocuSign solution to fulfil certain areas of the GDPR."

With data breaches at an all-time high, the time is now for organisations to identify and protect all personal EU data, and drive towards compliance to the GDPR–failure to do so will lead to significant disruption of business. What’s more, adhering to a compliance and standards based framework can ultimately help the business attract and retain more customers. In the case of the GDPR, compliance demonstrates the organisation’s investments in security, privacy, and customer care.

There’s no getting around it. Passed in May 2016, the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaces the minimum standards of the Data Protection Directive, a 21-year-old system that allowed the 28 EU member states to set their own data privacy and security rules relating to the information of EU subjects. Under the earlier directive, the force and power of the laws varied across the continent. Not so starting May 25, 2018.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect May25, 2018. If you process European Union (EU) personal data, GDPR likely applies to you—even if you’re not in the EU. That’s because the regulation is truly global in scope and applies to any organization that processes EU personal data, irrespective of where the companies are based or where the data is processed. At its heart, the GDPR legislation is about ensuring privacy is respected as a fundamental right and that personal data is kept private and secure. Elizabeth Denham, of the EU Information Commissioner Office (ICO), says “This law is not about fines. It’s about putting the consumer and citizen first” and “Issuing fines has always been and will continue to be, a last resort.” However, it’s important to note the costs of noncompliance can be severe. These can include a fine of up to 4 percent of global turnover (revenues) or €20m, whichever is higher; a temporary or permanent suspension of the right to access or proce