The GDPR has gone into effect, marking an important step in protecting the right of privacy for European citizens and raising industry standards for data protection, security, and compliance. DigitalOcean has created a new GDPR section on its website to guide customers through the changes, providing resources such as FAQs, data portability explanations, and updates to its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Agreement. These measures aim to ensure the protection of customer privacy while allowing them to continue building great software without significant disruptions.