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Does the GDPR Apply to Me?

According to recent reports on GDPR preparedness, many companies residing outside the EU think the new regulation doesn’t apply to them.

Lynn Labieniec, CEO of the digital design firm Beaconfire RED, explains in her GDPR blog series why all organizations, including those in the U.S., should assess their data processes to know for sure if the GDPR applies to them.

Meanwhile, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published an FAQ for small organizations, which provides detailed guidance ahead of the May 2018 compliance deadline.

Learn more about the GDPR and sign up to receive updates at digitalimpact.org/gdpr.