May 25, 2018, marks the date when all companies that collect data from citizens of the European Union (EU) will need to abide by the new rules that govern the way customer data is protected. Whether it's providing personal data to companies who collect information for the sale of products or services or logging into apps or smartphones, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is set to initiate its approved legislation that puts forth new standards for consumers whose information is spr...