The EUs new  (GDPR) came into effect on 25 May 2018 and has wide-ranging consequences on a global scale.  It affects, any and all organizations trading with the European Union, both inside and outside its borders.

In the United States, as seen in this and other chapters, there are a number of regulations in place for data protection.  Does this mean that US companies are already compliant with GDPR requirements? 

In what respect are the GDPR regulation better or worse than the US regulations? What, if any, steps do US companies need to take to ensure that they comply with the GDPR regulation?

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