THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

GDPR sanctions have begun, and new U.S. data privacy laws are emerging. Are you ready?

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is no longer a requirement to worry about in the future—it’s here. A major fine against Google, and other recent GDPR sanctions, clearly demonstrate how seriously European regulators are taking the law. Many U.S. companies have taken a “wait and see” attitude toward the GDPR, but with enforcement actions now occurring, companies must focus on compliance.

Read RSM’s new article, GDPR and beyond: The impact of initial sanctions and new regulations, to understand the scope of the first enforcement actions and details about the future of data privacy in the United States. The article provides several insights into data privacy laws, including:

• Specific details about GDPR enforcement actions
• The GDPR’s focus on residents, not operations
• Emerging U.S. data privacy legislation
• Potential steps toward compliance

The GDPR is a complex law, and recent sanctions show that regulators intend to enforce it forcefully. Moving quickly to address the GDPR and other emerging laws can protect your client data and chart a course toward compliance.