https://qz.com/1284895/what-gdpr-compliance-means-for-american-businesses/ > On May 25, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will go into effect in the European Union, but its implications will reach far beyond the borders of the 28 member states of the EU. > US businesses need to know the regulation, understand how it can impact their business operations so they can protect against the legal consequences and sizable fines for non-compliance. Now more than ever, US companies must be sure that data security, including the data that is shared in communication channels, is secure and compliant.