We have reached the landmark one year countdown until the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect in the European Union on 25 May 2018. Regulators are active and the focus has shifted from understanding the key impacts of the GDPR to preparing for its practical implementation. Most organisations are working on GDPR readiness to ensure compliance in time. We have insights and articles that should be of interest and value to your organisation.
- An overview of the General Scheme of the Data Protection Bill 2017 (Part 1) published on 12 May 2017; and
- Key highlights from the Data Protection Commissioner’s Annual Report – “The next 12 months are all about GDPR” published on 19 May 2017
2017 is the year of the GDPR Readiness for organisations worldwide. For a more detailed analysis and expert insights on the incoming GDPR, we invite you to register here for PrivacySource, William Fry’s dedicated GDPR website.
Contributed by: David Cullen & John O’Connor
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