At long last, the GDPR effective date is just around the corner. As companies continue to work towards compliance, many are realizing that despite their best efforts, the odds of achieving and perpetually remaining in 100 percent compliance are slim to none.

As with any massive compliance undertaking, mistakes and missteps related to GDPR requirements are inevitable, especially in a world where data volumes, connectivity, mobility, and risks continue to increase. Given this reality, companies should consider transfer of GDPR-associated risks through insurance.