EU GDPR Compliance Simplified With New Privacy Technology And Resources
TRUSTe launches package of solutions to address new EU data protection law as countdown to GDPR compliance begins
TRUSTe launches package of solutions to address new EU data protection law as countdown to GDPR compliance begins
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The new EU General Data Protection Regulation General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) brings sweeping changes and tough compliance challenges for any business with EU customers and employees. TRUSTe, the leading data privacy management company, today announced a package of solutions to help companies meet the stringent new requirements and signaled its intention to pursue accreditation as a data protection seal provider under the new Regulation.
Recent research into how companies were preparing for the GDPR across the U.S. and Europe showed half of companies were still unaware of the changes, while others were investing up to $0.5 million to address the new law. 55% of companies surveyed were looking for more detailed guidance on the GDPR and 43% were looking for technology solutions to meet the new compliance requirements.
With final agreement on the GDPR this week, TRUSTe's package of solutions to help companies comply with the changes includes:
In addition, as the leading global provider of privacy certifications, TRUSTe will seek to become accredited as a data protection seal provider with the relevant European supervisory authorities, leveraging 18 years of delivering privacy assessments and certifications and experience as an approved Accountability Agent for the APEC Cross Border Privacy Rules system.
TRUSTe has a long history of helping companies address EU privacy requirements. TRUSTe launched their EU Safe Harbor privacy program in 2000 and has since assessed thousands of companies for compliance with the Safe Harbor principles. TRUSTe launched their EU Cookie Consent Manager solution in March 2012 and became an EDAA approved icon and certification provider in July 2013.
Chris Babel, CEO, TRUSTe said: "After four years of negotiations, the GDPR represents the biggest change in global privacy law for 20 years, extending the reach of European consumer protections around the globe from Stuttgart to Singapore to Silicon Valley. While stronger rights for consumers will help build trust in the digital economy, the challenge facing businesses is immense.
"As the compliance countdown begins, businesses need to take action now to ensure they, and their systems, are ready for the new world order. At TRUSTe we're here to help them meet those challenges through a comprehensive package of technology, education and privacy consulting expertise."
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About TRUSTe
TRUSTe powers privacy compliance and trust by enabling businesses to use data across their customer, employee and vendor channels. We have nearly 20 years experience and a team of over 150 professionals dedicated to providing data privacy management solutions and services, including assessments, certifications and our SaaS-based Platform. The Data Privacy Management Platform provides control over all phases of privacy; from conducting assessments and implementing compliance controls to managing ongoing monitoring. Companies worldwide rely on TRUSTe to minimize compliance risk and protect their brand. See http://www.truste.com
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