Tag Archives: GDPR

Early Online Impact of GDPR

Posted on August 14, 2018 by bermanevansretail

As we have reported before, Europe’s General Data Protection Rule (GDPR) went into effect on May 25, 2018: It seeks to protect the personal data of EU citizens. In addition, it increases the obligations of firms that collect or process … Continue reading →

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Americans Want GDRP-Style Laws

Posted on July 10, 2018 by bermanevansretail

On May 25, 2018, Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went effect. Thus, a good topic for discussion involves whether Americans want GDRP-style laws. As Dyfed Loesche wrote for Statista: “Anybody doing business in the digital realm should be able … Continue reading →

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Will Retailers Be Ready for Europe’s General Trade Protection Rule?

Posted on June 22, 2017 by bermanevansretail

Recently, the U.S. Congress voted to overturn a pending regulation that would require Internet service providers (ISPs) to obtain people’s permission before selling their data about them. President Trump then signed the rollback. As reported by NPR.org: “This is a … Continue reading →

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