Getting ready for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

By Microsoft in Business Team

March 29, 2018

The countdown to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is coming to a close. This means any enterprise that controls, maintains, or processes data involving EU citizens will be subject to new rules and regulations regarding security and compliance. With the failure to meet these new requirements resulting in a fine of up to $24 million, businesses should be taking GDPR very seriously.

As GDPR comes into effect, all businesses will need to re-evaluate their data storage and sharing strategies. With cloud computing becoming an ideal choice for businesses across every industry, companies need to make sure they have the digital infrastructure in place to stay compliant with GDPR standards.

To empower our customers with the tools and capabilities they need, Microsoft wants to share with you how we approach GDPR and build each of our products with compliance in mind.

How Microsoft approaches GDPR

Microsoft has made a continual effort to deliver business and engineering solutions for GDPR compliance. As the first hyper-scale cloud provider to offer GDPR terms and conditions at the enterprise level, we have been a leading voice on privacy-related issues with EU regulators.

Staying secure in a digital-first, cloud-first world can be tough, especially with constant shifts in cybersecurity and the rules and regulations surrounding it. Microsoft’s security expertise and experience working within complex regulations positions us to deliver the tools businesses need to focus on their day-to-day operations while staying GDPR compliant.

Get ready for a successful transition

In an effort to lead businesses through a successful transition, we’ve released a four-part thought leadership video series on GDPR. The series includes best practices to help you get ready for the May 25 deadline. You’ll hear need-to-know information and insights from our Microsoft experts, including:

GDPR and Compliance Documentation
Gregg Brown, Senior Director, Corporate Standards Group, Microsoft
Watch this video for a discussion of how Microsoft can assist its customers with documentation requirements under GDPR.

What to Expect Under GDPR From Your Cloud Provider and Insights from Microsoft on GDPR
John Payseno, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft
Watch this video to learn about the contractual commitments required under GDPR and how Microsoft is meeting them, along with insights on GDPR, including how to keep current with evolving guidance.

GDPR and Azure
David Burt, Senior Compliance Marketing Manager, Azure, Microsoft
Watch this video to find out how Azure features can help with GDPR compliance.

In addition, our team of experts will walk you through product demos covering how Compliance Manager in Microsoft 365 can help you with your GDPR compliance.

Make sure you’re equipped to handle the changes that are coming. Find out how Microsoft can help your organization prepare. Start watching the virtual series today and ensure you’re GDPR-ready when it goes into effect on May 25.