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GDPR Article 27 Blog

Guides on EU representative requirements, enforcement trends, and compliance strategy for companies outside the EU. For the law itself, start with our GDPR Article 27 guide.

Guide October 13, 2026

US Startup EU Privacy Roadmap for the First 90 Days

Build a US startup EU privacy roadmap that addresses GDPR exposure, Article 27 representation, vendor risk, and customer-ready compliance from day one.

Guide October 9, 2026

GDPR Incident Response Support That Holds Up

GDPR incident response support helps non-EU companies assess breaches, meet 72-hour duties, and communicate with EU regulators with counsel involved early.

Guide October 5, 2026

How to Document GDPR Territorial Scope Correctly

Learn how to document GDPR territorial scope, assess Article 3 triggers, and retain evidence for EU customer reviews and enforcement readiness.

Guide October 1, 2026

Authority Notice Response Example for GDPR Cases

Use this authority notice response example to organize a credible GDPR reply, preserve evidence, and put EU counsel in control before deadlines close.

Guide September 27, 2026

How to Map EU Data Processing Before Risk Grows

Map EU data processing with a clear workflow that identifies GDPR exposure, vendors, transfers, retention gaps, and Article 27 needs before trouble starts.

Guide September 25, 2026

Privacy Representative Obligations Under GDPR

Privacy representative obligations under GDPR require more than an EU address. Learn who must respond, keep records, and manage authority requests well.

Guide September 23, 2026

7 Top GDPR Compliance Blockers for US Companies

The top GDPR compliance blockers for US companies, from unclear Article 27 duties to weak request handling, and what to fix before exposure grows fast.

Guide September 17, 2026

Essential EU Compliance Documents for US Firms

Essential EU compliance documents help US companies meet GDPR duties, pass customer reviews, and respond credibly to regulators and data subject requests.

Guide September 15, 2026

Does Article 27 Cover Processors? The GDPR Answer

Does Article 27 cover processors? Yes, when a non-EU processor falls under GDPR Article 3(2). See the test, exceptions, and next steps for U.S. firms.

Guide September 13, 2026

GDPR Coverage Versus Establishment Explained

Understand GDPR coverage versus establishment, when Article 27 applies, and why a US company may need an EU Representative before regulators call you.

Guide September 5, 2026

Article 27 Service Review: Lawyers or Mailbox?

An Article 27 service review for US companies: learn what real EU representation should cover, where mailbox providers fail, and how to assess readiness.

Guide September 1, 2026

Selling Into Europe Legally for US Companies

Selling into Europe legally means addressing privacy, tax, consumer, and product rules before customers, regulators, or procurement teams create friction.

Guide August 5, 2026

Regulator Inquiry Response Guide for GDPR

A regulator inquiry response guide for US companies: protect deadlines, preserve evidence, coordinate counsel, and answer EU authorities with control.

Guide July 29, 2026

GDPR Enforcement Trends 2026 and Your Exposure

GDPR enforcement trends 2026 point to faster complaints, closer scrutiny, and higher risk for non-EU companies without Article 27 coverage in Europe.

Guide July 27, 2026

Data Subject Request Guide for US Companies

This data subject request guide helps US companies handle GDPR rights requests, meet deadlines, verify identity, and coordinate with an EU representative.

Guide July 23, 2026

Who Can Act as an EU Representative Under GDPR?

Who can act as an EU representative under GDPR? Learn the Article 27 eligibility rules, mandate requirements, and risks of choosing a mailbox provider.

Guide July 21, 2026

EU Representative vs Legal Counsel: Know the Difference

EU representative vs legal counsel: learn who must receive GDPR requests, who gives legal advice, and why non-EU businesses may need both roles in Europe.

Guide July 19, 2026

Article 27 vs DPO: Which GDPR Role Applies?

Article 27 vs DPO: learn which GDPR role your non-EU business needs, when both apply, and how to avoid compliance gaps, delays, and exposure today.

Guide July 5, 2026

GDPR Representation Costs: What You Pay For

GDPR representation costs vary widely. Learn what drives pricing, where cheap providers fall short, and what non-EU companies should expect to pay.

Guide July 1, 2026

Best EU Representative Services for US Brands

Comparing EU representative services in 2026? What US brands should check first. rep4eu is a German GmbH with lawyers on the team and fixed annual plans.

Guide June 29, 2026

How to Appoint EU Representative Correctly

Learn how to appoint EU representative coverage under GDPR Article 27, what documents you need, who qualifies, and where companies go wrong.

Guide June 22, 2026

Does B2B SaaS Trigger GDPR?

Does B2B SaaS trigger GDPR? Yes, often. Learn when EU personal data, tracking, and Article 27 make US SaaS companies subject to GDPR.

Guide June 13, 2026

Article 27 Designation Letter Explained

Learn what an article 27 designation letter should include, when you need one, and how it helps non-EU companies show credible GDPR compliance.

Guide June 10, 2026

EU Representative for Mobile App Companies

Do you need an EU representative for mobile app compliance? Learn when Article 27 applies, what the role covers, and where companies get it wrong.

Guide June 3, 2026

Do I Need an EU Representative?

Do I need an EU representative? If your US company targets or tracks EU users, GDPR Article 27 may require one. Learn the key triggers.

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