Data Privacy Regulations: GDPR, CCPA, and Beyond

Data Privacy Regulations: GDPR, CCPA, and Beyond Data privacy laws shape how we collect, store, and share personal data. GDPR, CCPA, and other rules set duties for organizations and rights for people. The goal is simple: give individuals control and reduce risks from data mistakes. What these laws cover Rights of data subjects: access, correction, deletion, data portability, objection to processing, and consent withdrawal. Lawful bases for processing: consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, legitimate interests with safeguards. Transparency and notices: clear explanations of what data is collected and why. Security and breach rules: organizations must protect data and notify authorities and users when a breach occurs. Data minimization and purpose limitation: collect only needed data and use it for stated purposes. International transfers: extra rules when data crosses borders. Key differences at a glance ...

September 21, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words