Businesses must do more to prepare for the introduction of new data protection regulations, said the European Commission at the launch of new guidelines for the law’s implementation. According to the Commission, while some companies are very well prepared for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which takes effect on 25 May, “knowledge of the benefits and opportunities is not evenly spread”. “In today’s world, the way we handle data will determine to a large extent our economic future and personal safety. We need modern rules to respond to new risks, so we call on EU governments, authorities and businesses to use the remaining time efficiently and fulfil their roles in the preparations for the big day,” said just