Translation guide
GDPR is the EU's General Data Protection Regulation. In Japanese, it is almost always referred to by the English acronym or a direct translation of the full name.
General Data Protection Regulation
Official Japanese translation used in legal and formal documents.
The speaker wants to mention the GDPR as a law or regulation.
The acronym is universally understood in Japanese business and tech contexts. Pronounced as English letters.
Our company complies with the GDPR.
The official Japanese translation. Used in legal texts, government documents, or when explaining the regulation to a general audience.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is enforced in the EU.
Sometimes used to explicitly mention the EU. Less common than the shorter forms.
We need to address the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
The speaker wants to talk about actions related to following GDPR rules.
Means 'GDPR compliance' or 'dealing with GDPR'. A common compound noun in business.
We updated the system for GDPR compliance.
A formal verb phrase meaning 'to comply with GDPR'.
Our company must comply with the GDPR.
A more formal synonym for 準拠する, often used in legal contexts.
In spoken Japanese, especially in business meetings, simply saying 'GDPR' (pronounced as English letters) is the most natural. Using the full Japanese translation can sound overly formal or explanatory.
While 規則 (きそく) means 'regulation', the official translation uses 保護規則 (ほごきそく) for 'protection regulation'. Do not translate GDPR as 'GDPR規制' or 'GDPRルール'.
If you do not comply with the GDPR, you may be fined.