EU GDPR & EU-U.S. Privacy Shield

Get a clear understanding of the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield with this essential pocket guide, which explains:

• The terms and definitions used within the GDPR and the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
• The key requirements of the GDPR
• How to comply with the Regulation

The GDPR unifies data protection across the EU. It applies to every organization in the world that does business with EU residents.

U.S. organizations can self-certify to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield (the successor to the Safe Harbor framework), which permits international data transfers of EU data to U.S. organizations.

EU GDPR & EU-U.S. Privacy Shield - A pocket guide, second edition provides an accessible overview of the Regulation, and sets out the compliance obligations for U.S. organizations when handling EU residents' data, including guidance on the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.

New for the second edition

• A more detailed explanation of which organizations are within the scope of the GDPR, who the authorities are, and the possible repercussions for non-compliance
• Additional requirements for controllers that are subject to lower-tier fines for non-compliance
• An expanded chapter on the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield

Buy this pocket guide to get a better understanding of:

• The GDPR's origins and scope, and who the key authorities are
• The key requirements for both controllers and processors
• What steps to take to achieve GDPR compliance
• How data can be transferred outside the EU, and the role of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
• The principles of the Privacy Shield, and how to register to the framework

This pocket guide is the ideal resource for anyone wanting a clear, concise primer on the GDPR and EU-U.S. Privacy Shield. Buy your copy today.

About the author

Alan Calder is a leading author on IT governance and information security issues. He is the CEO of GRC International Group plc, the AIM-listed company that owns IT Governance Ltd.

Alan is an acknowledged international cyber security guru. He has been involved in the development of a wide range of information security management training courses that have been accredited by the International Board for IT Governance Qualifications (IBITGQ).

He is a frequent media commentator on information security and IT governance issues, and has contributed articles and expert comment to a wide range of trade, national and online news outlets.