The regulation asserts the scope of data protection as global; it's applicable to all foreign companies processing data of EU residents, whether the companies a

The regulation asserts the scope of data protection as global; it's applicable to all foreign companies processing data of EU residents, whether the companies are based in the EU or not. It will be interesting to see how the mechanisms of enforcement play out but I imagine there are plans for direct and indirect implementation in situations that warrant the harshest options (ban on processing and/or monetary fine). E.g. getting cooperation from payment or logistics processors to stop processing EU sales of a offending foreign company. A halt on sales or delivery of goods to such a large region could be crippling for a company.