The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets a new standard for consumer rights regarding their data. Companies that collect data on citizens in European Union (EU) countriesl need to comply with strict new rules around protecting customer data. CSO has compiled what any business needs to know about the GDPR, along with advice for meeting its requirements. The provisions are consistent across all 28 EU member states, which means that companies have just one standard to meet within the EU. The standard is quite high and will require most companies to make a large investment to meet and administer.”]