Two-thirds of responding IT pros didn’t even know if personal data could be purged entirely from their systems.

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) research, published today, shows that over a third (33%) of small businesses have not started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) while a further third (35%) are only in the early stages of preparations.

Protecting user data will be a major part of GDPR compliance.

A new study from Solix Technologies may be a better indication of where GDPR readiness stands. After conducting an online survey on GDPR readiness with IT professionals at over 100 companies, the company found mixed results in levels of data privacy preparedness.

Failure to comply with GDPR could result in a fine of €20 million. Here’s what has organizations confused about the regulations.

With new EU data protection legislation just weeks away, a large number of organisations risk fines by being non-compliant.

Data Applications provider Solix Technologies released the results Tuesday of a survey outlining the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) readiness assessment, revealing that the majority of organizations are not prepared for May 2018 GDPR enforcement.

One of the key planks of the upcoming GDPR legislation is the right to removal of personal data, the so-called, ‘right to be forgotten’.

No doubt, the cutting-edge technology specifically geared toward banks and financial service providers can greatly benefit employers in those industries. But those tech advancements can also lead to a fragmented data infrastructure.

GDPR is a regulation that requires businesses to protect the personal data and privacy of EU citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states. And non-compliance could cost companies dearly. Here’s what every company that does business in Europe needs to know about GDPR.