Getting Ready for GDPR blog series

Get actionable insights from experienced IBM professionals on getting your organization ready for the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — which goes into effect on May 25, 2018.

New blogs will be published regularly, so check this page often for the latest GDPR content and guidance from IBM.

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Where Are You in Your GDPR Journey?

With the regulation set to take effect in less than 60 days, time is running out to prepare for GDPR. But even if you've yet to start, it's not too late to complete your GDPR journey before May 25.

April 11, 2018 | By Cindy Compert

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With Less Than 90 Days to Go, Are You Ready for GDPR Enforcement?

Are you there yet? Which "there" are we talking about? Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the past year, you probably know that I'm talking about your GDPR plan.

March 5, 2018 | By Cindy Compert

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What You Should Know Before You Put Your GDPR Program in Motion

Organizations should take these steps to put their GDPR readiness plans in motion and make the transition as smooth as possible once the regulation takes effect in May.

February 5, 2018 | By Adam Nelson

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On-Demand Webinar

The GDPR Countdown: Where Do We Go From Here?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline — May 25, 2018 — is fast approaching. Join this webinar to hear an update from guest analyst, Enza Iannopollo of Forrester, on broad trends surrounding preparedness levels, where...

On-Demand Webinar

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Change Doesn’t Happen All at Once: Navigating the GDPR Transformation Process

After you've completed the Assess and Design phases of GDPR readiness, the next step is to implement and execute policies, processes and technologies to enhance your data privacy capabilities.

January 16, 2018 | By Adam Nelson

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Designing Your GDPR Plan: It’s Time to Move From ‘What’ to ‘How’

After the Assess phase of your GDPR readiness journey, it's time to move onto the Design phase to determine how you'll achieve and maintain compliance.

December 4, 2017 | By Cindy Compert

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Getting a Grip on GDPR: The Secret Is Knowing Where to Begin

IBM's GDPR readiness assessment helps organizations gauge their maturity level and identify steps to achieve and maintain compliance.

November 6, 2017 | By Adam Nelson

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How We Developed the IBM Security GDPR Framework

IBM Security developed a five-phase GDPR framework to help organizations achieve and maintain compliance with the upcoming privacy law.

October 2, 2017 | By Cindy Compert

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Think You Have Plenty of Time to Plan for GDPR? Think Again

The deadline to achieve compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is fast approaching, but many companies remain unprepared.

September 12, 2017 | By Security Intelligence Staff

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