In order to achieve compliance with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), organizations must invest in graph database technology, such as Neo4j, which can help identify and model personal data elements, develop and test GDPR-compliant systems, and visualize the flow of personal data across systems. By following four practical steps outlined in this series, companies can build a connections-first perspective on their data that delivers value to their bottom line while staying ahead of evolving regulations.