GDPR Compliance for Ukrainian Businesses: Consultation and Legal Support

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in the EU in 2018, but its influence reaches far beyond the borders of the Union. For companies in Ukraine—especially those operating online or collaborating internationally—understanding and applying GDPR principles is now essential for business success and risk minimization. GDPR defines personal data as any information relating to an identifiable person, be it a name, location, identifier, or even characteristics and behaviors. Ukrainian law already contains similar concepts through the Law 'On Personal Data Protection,' but only full GDPR compliance opens doors for international cooperation and legal clarity. Our legal team at INFERNO DLC provides a full range of GDPR-related services: consulting, reviewing existing documentation, preparing privacy and cookie policies, site/app audits, and making legal recommendations. Our process begins with a questionnaire to learn your business structure and data processes. On receipt, our legal team reviews your web resources and adapts documentation accordingly. After this, you receive all necessary legal texts tailored for publication on your site or app. On request, we can also advise on technical upgrades to your platform to ensure ongoing compliance. Failure to comply with GDPR or national standards exposes you to financial and reputational risks. European regulation provides for severe penalties: up to 20 million euros or 4% of annual global turnover for the most severe violations. Even Ukrainian law applies fines ranging up to 2000 non-taxable minimum incomes, and breaches of privacy can carry even criminal liability. If your product or service is used to process EU citizens' data—including simple website tracking or digital services accessible from the EU—GDPR applies regardless of your company’s actual location. Therefore, it is highly recommended to perform a GDPR compliance audit and documentation review, not just to maintain your company’s legal standing, but to boost your credibility in the eyes of European partners and clients. At INFERNO DLC, our goal is to provide not only technical legal documentation, but also to support your business in building a secure, transparent, and trustworthy brand.