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?
Conduct a thorough analysis of international data protection laws and adapt the company's data privacy framework for compliance with regulations such as GDPR.
Expand the physical security measures at global data centers before considering variations in regional data privacy laws.
Implement a unified global security policy before assessing the legal considerations of each new market.
Upgrade the encryption algorithms used across the company.
When entering new international markets, a firm must prioritize understanding and adhering to the data protection laws specific to those regions. The GDPR in the European Union has stringent requirements for personal data handling, and a similar emphasis on data privacy exists in many Asian jurisdictions. Ensuring compliance with these laws is foundational because non-compliance can lead to severe penalties. While all other options provided are valid considerations for a security program, they do not directly address the legal and regulatory differences introduced by international expansion.
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