A technology firm headquartered in the United States with no previous international presence is strategizing for expansion into European and Asian markets. Which action is MOST critical for aligning the firm's security practices with external international requirements?
Expand the physical security measures at global data centers before considering variations in regional data privacy laws.
Upgrade the encryption algorithms used across the company.
Conduct a thorough analysis of international data protection laws and adapt the company's data privacy framework for compliance with regulations such as GDPR.
Implement a unified global security policy before assessing the legal considerations of each new market.