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31.10.2017

Countdown to the GDPR

3-part webinar series of SKW Schwarz (Dr. Volker Wodianka) and Hoge Fenton (Stephanie O. Sparks) with Mackrell International on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which goes into effect on Monday, May 25, 2018

Who:
All companies that have personal information of EU citizens or that conduct business in the EU, regardless of their home country, must comply with the GDPR.

Why:
Because the GDPR mandates Accountability and demonstrating Compliance, and large monetary fines of up to EUR 20 million or 4% of global annual revenues will be imposed on companies for non-compliance.

Webinar dates and time:
October 31, 2017
: You will learn what the GDPR requires, specific changes under the new law, common deficiencies in companies today, and information you need to develop an action plan for your company.
Time: 7:00 p.m.  Central Eastern Europe  |  6:00 p.m. London Time  |  1:00  p.m. Eastern  |  10:00 a.m. Pacific

December 7, 2017: Compliance considerations for non-EU companies with EU-facing websites and mobile apps, EU personnel or business partners, EU e-discovery and other cross-border transfer issues.
Time: 7:00 p.m.  Central Eastern Europe  |  6:00 p.m. London Time  |  1:00  p.m. Eastern  |  10:00 a.m. Pacific

January 23, 2018: Notable individual Data Protection Authority (DPA) departures from the GDPR, and real alternatives to GDPR compliance, e.g. BCRs, MCCs, Privacy Shield.
Time: 7:00 p.m.  Central Eastern Europe  |  6:00 p.m. London Time  |  1:00  p.m. Eastern  |  10:00 a.m. Pacific

RSVP:  To RSVP for the GDPR webinars, email GDPR@hogefenton.com.  Please specify which webinar topic you wish to attend.