Data privacy regulations around the world
Data privacy regulations around the world Data privacy rules are growing worldwide. More countries pass laws to protect personal data and set rules for how companies collect, store, and share information. The laws differ, but they share a clear goal: give people more control and reduce risks for individuals and businesses. For organizations, this means adapting processes, notices, and security practices to several regimes at once. A quick tour of major regimes Europe has the GDPR, a comprehensive rule set that applies to many firms, even outside the EU, if they handle EU residents’ data. GDPR stresses clear purpose limits, transparent processing, and strong rights for individuals, such as access and deletion. It also requires timely breach reporting and meaningful consent. ...