GDPR: The Next Big Regulation

All eyes are on January 3, 2018. That, of course, is the day that the second iteration of the Markets in Financial Information Directive (Mifid II) takes effect. It’s a behemoth of regulation, a rule that has been causing consternation and colloquy for seven years now.

But from a regulatory perspective, 2018 will be remembered for more than just Mifid II, as it’s also when the General Data Protection Rule (GDPR) takes effect. Mention GDPR to people outside of the European Union, and you will li