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GDPR Compliance Attorney

Navigate European data protection requirements for your U.S. business. CIPP/US certified expertise in GDPR compliance.

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European Data Protection for U.S. Businesses

If your business collects data from European Union residents—even if you're based entirely in the U.S.—GDPR likely applies to you. Non-compliance can result in fines up to 4% of global annual revenue or €20 million, whichever is greater.

I help U.S. businesses understand their GDPR obligations and implement practical compliance programs that satisfy European regulators without disrupting operations.

  • GDPR gap analysis and assessment
  • Privacy policy and notice updates
  • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
  • Cross-border transfer mechanisms
  • Data Subject Request procedures
GDPR compliance attorney for U.S. businesses
GDPR Penalties

The Cost of Non-Compliance

€1.2B
Meta Fine (2023)
Largest GDPR fine to date
4%
Maximum Penalty
Of global annual revenue
€20M
Alternative Maximum
Whichever is greater
Key Requirements

GDPR Compliance Essentials

  • Lawful Basis: Establishing valid legal grounds for processing
  • Consent Management: Proper consent collection and withdrawal
  • Data Subject Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, portability
  • Privacy by Design: Building privacy into products and processes
  • Breach Notification: 72-hour notification requirements
GDPR compliance requirements for businesses
FAQ

GDPR Questions

GDPR applies if you: offer goods or services to EU residents (even for free), or monitor the behavior of EU residents (like website tracking). Physical presence in the EU is not required. If you have EU website visitors, customers, or users, GDPR likely applies.

The Data Privacy Framework (DPF) is the current legal mechanism for transferring personal data from the EU to certified U.S. companies. It replaced the invalidated Privacy Shield. I help businesses understand certification requirements and implement appropriate transfer mechanisms.

A DPO is required if you: are a public authority, engage in large-scale systematic monitoring, or process special category data at scale. Many U.S. businesses don't need a formal DPO, but having a designated privacy lead is best practice.

You must respond to erasure requests within one month and delete the data if no valid exemption applies. This requires knowing where all personal data is stored across your systems. I help establish procedures for handling data subject requests efficiently and compliantly.

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