In this episode of BareMetalCyber, we narrate the article Ctrl+Alt+Comply: The Wild World of Cyber Regulations, taking you through the tangled web of international cybersecurity compliance. From the rigid power moves of the EU’s GDPR to the complex demands of China’s PIPL and the legislative chaos of U.S. state laws, we explore how the world governs digital risk—and how organizations are expected to keep up.

We break down the frameworks, enforcement quirks, political motivations, and the sheer absurdity of cross-border data rules—all while offering actionable insight on surviving and thriving in a fractured compliance landscape. Whether you're leading a security team or just trying to understand why your inbox is full of cookie policy updates, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.