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Thinking about moving to the Netherlands? Being the capital, Amsterdam is one of the most popular places to live in the country, but it’s culture, nightlife, and natural beauty draw expats from all over the world. Housing in Amsterdam, however, can be a little confusing and the market might be more crowded than you’re used to.

Since the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018, countries outside of the European Union have begun to take a serious look at crafting their own data protection measures that could prevent data misuse, minimize data breaches, and afford new rights to data subjects. The United States is one of these countries. The country is responding to growing calls from not only US-based tech firms and law firms, but also the international community, to pass a baseline federal privacy law. Although it’s only in the early stages, Senators from the US Congress have begun to mull the idea of US federal data protection laws, seeking input from international data protection authorities and lobbying for bipartisan support. Yet even with mounting momentum in the US Capitol, many are not optimistic that such sweeping regulations will pass anytime soon. Why? It’s politics, as usual.

Is your business interested in expanding into global markets? Make sure you consider the significance of cultural training and understanding amongst your teams. Cultural competence in the workplace is a key skill that allows teams to work together effectively — no matter where they are in the world.