Pdpa

Data Privacy Regulations Around the World Data privacy laws exist to protect people when their information is collected, stored, or shared. Around the world, rules vary, but most laws aim to give people more control and to require organizations to be careful with data. Clear notices, fair purposes, and safer handling are common goals that businesses should follow. Common ideas include consent for data collection; the right to access, correct, or delete personal data; plain-language notices about data use; security requirements; and rules for moving data across borders. For individuals, this means easier access to data and clearer explanations of why it is collected. ...

Data Privacy Laws and Global Compliance Data privacy laws guide how personal data is collected, used, and stored. For teams that work across borders, one rule is not enough. A clear plan helps protect people and keeps business operations smooth. Major regions set rules that affect many companies. The EU’s GDPR is widely known, with strong rights for individuals and strict duties for most organizations. In the United States, rules are more sector focused, such as CCPA/CPRA for consumer data and various state laws. Other regions have similar rules: Brazil’s LGPD, China’s PIPL, Japan’s APPI, and Singapore’s PDPA. When data moves between regions, transfers need safeguards such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses. ...