How GDPR Affects US Companies

Learn how the EU General Data Protection Regulations affect US based companies. Join CyberDefenses and Privacy Ref's Bob Siegel to review how the GDPR directly impacts US based corporations. These far-reaching regulations impact any company that stores or transmits identifying information of any individual within the EU. In this webinar, you will be introduced to the basic elements of the GDPR and you will discuss the requirements that require action for US focused companies. About Bob Siegel: President and founder of Privacy Ref, Inc., Bob Siegel, started the company in 2012. After his time as Senior Manager of Worldwide Privacy and Compliance at Staples, Inc., Bob applied his experience and expertise to assisting companies implement and maintain strong privacy programs. Bob has worked with many different organizations, dealing with programs of all sizes and regulatory needs. Always seeking to improve his own understanding of all things privacy, Bob has earned certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals. These include certifications in US private and public sector, European, and Canadian privacy laws. Bob has also earned certifications in Information Technology Privacy and Privacy Program Management. Bob Siegel has also been recognized as a Fellow of Information Privacy by the IAPP for his outstanding dedication to the privacy community. He has also served on the IAPP's Certification Advisory Board for the CIPM program and the IAPP's Publication Advisory Board. Bob also serves on the IAPP’s teaching faculty leading classes in the areas in which he is certified. About CyberDefenses: CyberDefenses is a premiere cyber security services organization, providing advanced security services to the commercial and federal sectors. CyberDefenses Academy provides advanced training the IT, security and privacy professionals that wish to be at the top of their field.