--- title: Update on Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) description: Update on Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) --- ![ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1](https://blog.ibexshow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1.png?width=295&height=44&name=ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1.png)   ![ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1](https://blog.ibexshow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1.png?width=300&height=45&name=ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1.png)   [𝕏](http://x.com/IBEXShow) [IBEX E-NEWS](https://resources.ibexshow.com/enews) # Update on Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) June 05, 2018 As a marine industry professional, you should know The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) is committed to respecting your privacy and informing you when we'd like to use your information, how we will use it, and the legal basis for our use. New Privacy Rules As you may have heard, the European Union has adopted a set of privacy rules and regulations called the “European Union General Data Privacy Regulation” (GDPR).  These rules and regulations took effect on May 25, 2018 and have an impact on IBEX’s communications practices. We are taking this opportunity to provide you with information about our plans to use this information to your benefit. Your Information & How It Will Be Used The information we have about you is your name, title, company name, business type, phone numbers, email addresses, and any other contact information that you have provided to IBEX Show Management or their authorized vendors and partners. IBEX will only collect and save the contact details you've shared as mentioned above, and will only use your contact information for IBEX use only. Keep IBEX Communications Coming If you are affected by GDPR and would like to get news about IBEX, or if you are not on our ENews list, please [sign-up](https://www.ibexshow.com/e-news/) to receive our communications. We look forward to keeping you updated on IBEX 2018 and future events. The IBEX Team ### Recent Posts IBEX is the largest technical marine event in North America, and the three most valuable days of the year for all marine professionals. No other event gives you so much access to the people and technology shaping the industry. [![ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1](https://blog.ibexshow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1.png?width=260&height=39&name=ibx-email-template-header-logo-2-1.png)](https://www.ibexshow.com/) In Partnership With [![ICOMIA: International Council of Marine Industry Associations](https://blog.ibexshow.com/hubfs/IBEX_April2019%20Theme/Images/ICOMIA_footer.jpg)](https://www.icomia.com/) Owned & Produced By [![NMMA RAI](https://blog.ibexshow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NMMA_RAI_260x275.png?width=130&height=138&name=NMMA_RAI_260x275.png)](http://www.rai.nl/en/) IBEX is owned & produced by [National Marine Manufacturers Association](http://www.nmma.org/) & [RAI Amsterdam](http://www.rai.nl/en/) The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference 10 South LaSalle, Suite 3500 Chicago, IL 60603 USA [info@ibexshow.com](mailto:info@ibexshow.com) © Copyright 2008-2023, All Rights Reserved. [Terms of Use](https://ibexshow.com/website-notices-and-disclaimers/) ![18 and over only at IBEX Show](https://blog.ibexshow.com/hubfs/IBEX_April2019%20Theme/Images/18-id.png) IBEX is for the TRADE ONLY. No one under 18 years of age, including infants, will be admitted. ![Proud Supporting Members of IFBSO](https://blog.ibexshow.com/hubfs/IBEX_April2019%20Theme/Images/IFBSO-logo.jpg) Proud Supporting Members