The EU has introduced new privacy regulations through GDPR. Businesses must seek consent from users to use their personal information for any new use. Furthermore, companies must only gather the minimum quantity of information needed for the specific purpose. For example, if you plan to distribute emails to your customers it is best to request information that is needed to fulfill this task, but not anything more. To avoid any potential violation by making sure that your employees follow…

Global companies will be affected by the GDPR's data privacy laws. This directive was based on the Data Protection Directive (DPD) in force in the year 1995. The law was broadly adopted and evolved over time however, the terminology corresponds to the modern world. The regulations were enacted to enhance the transparency of data and to protect individuals' rights. They already have an impact on how businesses conduct their business.

The GDPR also imposes an array of obligations for…