The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation comes into force on May 25, 2018 and features extraterritoriality that will cover many U.S. businesses and substantial fines for non-compliance.  The attached memorandum highlights key features of the new regulation and related diligence, structuring and other transactional considerations for investors, purchasers and sellers involved in U.S. M&A.


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