The document outlines upcoming changes to EU data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) likely being passed in 2016. Key changes include consumers having the right to access all data companies hold on them for free, requiring explicit opt-in consent for data usage and marketing, the right to have all personal data deleted, and stricter rules around user profiling and data sharing with third parties. Fines for non-compliance will be up to 4% of global annual turnover or €100 million. Companies need to overhaul how they acquire and manage customer data to prioritize consent, trust, and data protection.