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GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679

Europe's landmark data protection regulation that reshaped how organizations worldwide handle personal data. GDPR establishes strict requirements for collecting, processing, and storing personal information of EU residents, with enforcement penalties reaching up to 4% of global annual turnover. Demonstrating GDPR compliance is essential for any organization serving European customers and has become a de facto global privacy standard.

50

Total Controls

3-12 months for full compliance program

Avg. Timeline

$15,000-$100,000+ (varies significantly by organization size)

Avg. Cost

Continuous compliance with periodic DPIAs and audits

Renewal Cycle

Control Categories

GDPR organizes 50 controls into 4 categories.

Key Statistics

Certification Timeline

3-12 months for full compliance program

Average time to achieve certification

Average Cost

$15,000-$100,000+ (varies significantly by organization size)

Typical cost including audit fees

Renewal Cycle

Continuous compliance with periodic DPIAs and audits

Ongoing compliance requirements

Who Needs GDPR?

Any company processing EU residents' data E-commerce platforms Marketing technology companies Healthcare providers EdTech platforms Mobile app developers

Applicable Regions

European Union European Economic Area United Kingdom (UK GDPR) Global (extraterritorial reach)

Related Frameworks

Organizations pursuing GDPR often also work toward these standards.

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