Here’s why you’re getting all those terms of service update emails

Get the feeling you're suddenly being bombarded with emails from companies about updated terms of service policies?

You are. And there's a good reason: the European Union's forthcoming efforts to protect our personal data.

SEE ALSO: Facebook won't extend European data privacy protections around the world

In April 2016, the EU announced it would soon be adopting the General Data Protection Regulation — a law that will more thoroughly govern the personal information and private data that companies and online social media platforms are able to access. Basically, the GDPR aims to ensure all your information is being used by companies responsibly. Read more...

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