Petition · past parliament
Exempt SME's from GDPR or provide tax allowance to offset the cost of compliance
Closed
47 signatures
What the petition asks
The introduction of GDPR creates compliance and continuing costs to SME's. It is recognised that implementation has already cost billions, disproportionately for SMES. It seriously damages Export and the Service sectors. An appropriate incentive by a tax allowance to offset ongoing costs will assist
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has stated that the “GDPR “significantly interrupts transatlantic co-operation - creates unnecessary barriers to trade for everyone outside the EU". He expressed his "deep concern" about the EU's latest regulatory nightmare warning it will "significantly interrupt transatlantic co-operation, create unnecessary barriers to trade for everyone outside the EU". The costs do and will fall disproportionately on small and medium-sized businesses.
Timeline
| 7 Jun 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Dec 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
47
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Jun 2018
Closed
7 Dec 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.