In April 2016, the European Union (EU) approved a new law called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This coming May 25th, however, is the start of enforcement, meaning that any out-of-compliance organization that does business in the EU could face large fines. Some companies are choosing to not conduct business in the EU as a result, including email services and online games.
The GDPR is applicable to any information classified as personal or that can be used to determine your identity, including your name, photo, email address, social media post, personal medical information, IP addresses, bank details and more. Read More