The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into full effect in 2018 is a regulation that requires all businesses operating within the EU to comply with rules on how to store and use the personal data of their customers. It was a big change in the regulation space and something that all businesses have had to consider over the past few years. The GDPR covers over 500 million EU residents and brings a number of robust protections related to personal data usage and communication. Businesses that fail to abide by the various rules can be fined up to 4% of their global turnover or up to €20 million. The various protections brought in by the GDPR include: Businesses must disclose data breaches to authorities and consumers within days of discovery Individuals that interact with business have a right to know what information on them is being stored and exchange Individuals have the right to have information about them erased at their request

How can MDM solutions help you stay GDPR compliant?

Mobile device management is a security technology that enables administrators to manage and secure corporate or personal mobile devices. This kind of MDM software can function across multiple operating systems and is used to monitor and manage a wide range of digital devices in businesses around the world. Usually, MDM solutions integrate both Android and iOS devices. Today so much work is conducted on mobile devices which presents challenges for how organizations must deal with sensitive data and business-related communication. Indeed, this shift in working culture also impacts the way your business can remain GDPR compliant.