> In France, for example, the GDPR law haven’t still been transcribed in French law. This is a common misconception. Directives need to be transcribed into na

> In France, for example, the GDPR law haven’t still been transcribed in French law. This is a common misconception. Directives need to be transcribed into national law but Regulations - like the GDPR - have direct effect and do not. Regulations become the law of the member states as soon as they are passed, by virtue of the treaties.