As the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) take effect this month, Mark Stevens, managing director, Formpipe Life Science, looks at the key differences companies should be aware of and how they can attain compliance.
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GDPR is the outcome of many years of negotiation aimed at harmonising the EU countries’ approach to data protection issues and is scheduled to take effect in all member states on 25 May 2018. The consequences of failing to comply won’t begin and end with a fine but will risk the reputation of non-compliant organisations.