GDPR turned 10 this month, marking a decade since its implementation across Europe.
The Story
The landmark data protection regulation continues to present an increasing business burden for companies.
Why It Matters
Ten years on, GDPR still challenges many European SMBs, especially those in pharma, legal, and finance. The article points to an "increasing business burden," which I've seen firsthand: compliance is never a one-time fix. For regulated industries handling sensitive client data, the EU AI Act will feel like GDPR's more complex cousin. If you struggle with GDPR today, AI adoption without a clear data strategy will only multiply your risks.
What To Do About It
Review your current GDPR compliance posture. Identify areas where data processing is manual or reliant on outdated systems. This is where AI could improve efficiency, but also introduce new compliance challenges you need to anticipate for the EU AI Act.
