The big data privacy revolution is here. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect across the European Union on Friday, changing the way companies around the world collect and handle personal data. The last few days were marked by a huge scramble among businesses big and small to get their new data privacy policies in shape. European data regulators have signaled they will take compliance seriously. Everything you need to know about Europe's new data lawBusinesses can still serve their customers, send them emails, and collect and store their data.

Source: CNN May 24, 2018 22:05 UTC