How Severe Are General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Fines?

Featured GDPR penalties resources. Continuum's 2025 strategies for GDPR cybersecurity and risk assessment.

We’ve already been seeing the changes for months now: new, robust cookie acceptance disclaimers, longer and more involved data collection forms and an uptick in fines for U.S. companies operating in the European Union. 

Companies in the United States are starting to understand their regulatory responsibilities under EU law, but few actually understand the scope of their obligations. Here, we’ll discuss some of the impacts that GDPR has on U.S. businesses and if that will trickle down to companies of all sizes. 

 

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How Can My Company Prepare for CPRA?

Featured CPRA resources. Continuum's 2025 tools for CPRA, GDPR, and cybersecurity governance.

In November 2020, California voters approved Proposition 24, including the California Privacy Rights Act, or CPRA. This law amends and expands regulations under the original California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

One question that affected businesses asks is, “how can I prepare for CPRA compliance?” With the law taking effect on January 1, 2022, the clock is ticking, and many organizations are looking for ways to complete final compliance preparations. 

Here, we will talk about some of the basic steps for CRPA compliance. 

 

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What Are Consent Requirements for GDPR Compliance?

Featured GDPR guide. Achieve 2025 GDPR compliance with Continuum's GRC software and phishing protection.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a set of regulations enforced in the European Union to protect consumer data privacy and instill new controls over data ownership and use. While only having jurisdiction in the EU, this law has had a major impact on how companies do business in Europe, especially digitally. 

Here, we’ll discuss some of the compliance requirements in place under GDPR for consent and privacy. These requirements are deeply ingrained into GDPR law and impact the professional and technical operations of organizations operating in the EU. 

 

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