Secure cloud company Armor is launching a new U.K.-focused partner program aimed at helping partners adhere to the European Union's (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The GDPR will require new privacy and data-protection regulations for organizations – including U.S.-based partners – that offer goods or services to people in the EU, or that collect and analyze data tied to EU residents — no matter where that organization is located. Enforcement begins May 25, 2018, and heavy fines will be imposed for non-compliance.
Dan Mannion, Armor's vice president of partners and alliances, tells Channel Partners that GDPR tightens reporting requirements and timelines for breaches and strengthens consent provisions.
The new partner program is geared toward cloud MSPs, cloud migration SIs, security consulting partners, and infrastructure and security resellers.
The new program also will offer tiered benefits, including: deal registration and sales incentives; a dedicated partner manager; marketing development funds (MDF); Armor partner-portal access; customizable marketing materials and sales collateral; and online and in-person training. It also offers access to the Armor management portal; the Armor partner support team; PR and social marketing engagement; and online events/webinars with the company.