Why it matters
GDPR is more than compliance. It strengthens data subject rights, clarifies organizational obligations, and includes enforcement mechanisms. It sets expectations for transparency, lawful basis, security measures, breach notification, and oversight, often becoming the baseline for services operating internationally.
Who should prepare
It’s not only for EU-based companies. If you collect or process EU residents’ data, or offer services to the EU market, you should review GDPR requirements as an operational standard.
What to check
Clarify purposes and lawful basis, establish processes for data subject rights, and implement security measures proportional to risk. Depending on your situation, you may also need breach notification procedures, a DPO, clear controller/processor roles, and a transfer impact assessment for cross-border data flows.