GDPR Enforcement Begins

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became enforceable across the European Union, introducing stringent requirements for data privacy and protection, and imposing significant penalties for non-compliance.

Significance

GDPR significantly elevated the global imperative for data governance and compliance, creating a strong market demand for tools that could help organizations discover, classify, and protect personal data.

Key facts

Date
2018-05-25
Type
milestone
Location
European Union