The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a significant privacy and safety law enacted on May 25, 2018, affecting any company that processes data related to individuals in the EU. GDPR imposes stringent obligations and hefty fines for violations while aiming to enhance data privacy and security amid increasing data breaches and cloud service usage. The regulation outlines fundamental principles for data protection, emphasizes accountability, and has raised compliance challenges especially for small and medium-sized enterprises.