The GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, comes into effect May 25, 2018. Being more than just a UK or European initiative, it extends to every country of the globe, and applies to any business that keeps or maintains the personal information of European citizens. In the UK, the GDPR essentially replaces the Data Protection Act of 1988. Providing new standards that are meant to mirror the GDPR and provide assurance of an uninterrupted flow of data with the EU. If you are currently subject to the rules of the UK’s data protection regulation (DPA), you will also be subject to the GDPR.