European lawmakers decided to update and harmonize the region's data protection laws as a response to the challenges of the 21st century triggered by new technologies, new business models and new cyber risks. European lawmakers decided to update and harmonize the region's data protection laws as a response to the challenges of the 21st century triggered by new technologies, new business models and new cyber risks. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Starting in late May 2018, the long-awaited General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply across the European Union, representing the biggest shake-up of data protection laws in the digital age.

With GDPR implementation now just weeks away, what can businesses expect and how should they prepare?

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