GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - Europe
The GDPR is the most well-known privacy regulation in Europe. It protects personal data and requires organizations to obtain explicit consent for data collection. Key aspects include:
- Data Collection Consent: Users must give clear consent before their data is collected.
- Right to be Forgotten: Users can request deletion of their personal data.
- Data Portability: Users can transfer their data between service providers.
- Fines for Non-Compliance: Penalties can reach up to 4% of a company’s annual revenue.
Learn more about GDPR here.
US State Regulations (CCPA, CPRA, etc.)
In the United States, privacy regulations vary by state. The most prominent law is the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which provides California residents with rights similar to those in the GDPR. Important features include:
- Right to Access Information: Consumers can request details on the types of data collected about them.
- Right to Opt-Out: Consumers can opt out of the sale of their personal data.
- Right to Delete Data: Users can request the deletion of their personal data.
Other states, such as Virginia and Colorado, have enacted similar regulations, including the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA).
Learn more about CCPA here.
Worldwide Regulations
Many other countries have enacted privacy regulations similar to the GDPR and CCPA. For instance:
- Brazil: The Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) regulates data protection in Brazil.
- Canada: The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) covers federal privacy law.
- Australia: The Privacy Act 1988 governs the collection and use of personal data.
- India: The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill (DPDP) is currently under development.