The following documents give guidance on ensuring that the information you collect from your customers is done so in a secure and legal manner.
They also contain best practice information.
Iowa has recently become the sixth state in the United States to pass a comprehensive data privacy law. The law, which was signed by Governor Kim Reynolds (R) on Tuesday, aims to empower consumers to have more control over safeguarding their personal data. The Iowa...
Understanding the Requirements In 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect, marking a significant milestone in data privacy regulation. This regulation aimed to provide individuals with more control over their personal data and how it is...
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) lays down the foundation for collecting, using, and disclosing personal information while granting individuals the power to control how their information is handled in the private sector....
At PrivacyTrust, we understand the critical importance of data protection in today's digital age. With the ever-increasing amount of data being collected and processed by businesses, the need for skilled professionals to manage and protect that data is more...
Introduction: Data privacy is a critical issue that affects individuals and businesses alike. The Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework, also known as the EU-US Privacy Shield, is a set of guidelines that regulate the transfer of personal data between the EU and...
In March of 2022, the European Commission and the United States reached a preliminary agreement for a Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework. This agreement was based on several key principles that aim to enable data to flow freely and safely between the EU and...
The EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks were developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce in consultation with the European Commission and Swiss Government, and with industry and other stakeholders, to provide companies on both sides of the Atlantic with a valid legal mechanism to comply with data protection requirements when transferring personal data from the European Union (EU) and Switzerland to the United States in support of transatlantic commerce.
The CCPA gives California consumers the right to know what personal information is being collected about them, the right to request that their personal information be deleted, and the right to request that their personal information not be sold.
The law applies to for-profit businesses that collect personal information from California consumers and meet certain thresholds for annual revenue, number of consumers, or amount of personal information collected. The CCPA also requires businesses to provide certain disclosures to California consumers about their data collection practices.
The General Data Protection Regulation is a series of laws that were approved by the EU Parliament in 2016. They came into affect on May 25th 2018.
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an initiative by the EU to bring data protection legislation into line with new ways that data is now used.
The new regulations give users great control over their data, including the ability to export it, withdraw consent and request access to it.
It also makes data protection rules more or less identical throughout the EU, allowing for the easier transfer of data through out the European Union.
It affects any company that does business with Europe, whether they are based in the EU or not.
It serves as a leading regulatory model for other data protection authorities throughout the world.
Securing the Internet of Things: The UK's Pioneering Legislation In an era where the proliferation of smart devices continuously reshapes our daily lives, the UK government has taken a significant step to bolster cybersecurity with a groundbreaking new law. As the...
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA): Empowering Consumers and Reshaping Business Practices The landscape of data privacy in the U.S. continues to evolve, with Kentucky joining the growing number of states enacting comprehensive data privacy laws. Signed...
Introduction In the era of digital transformation, the safeguarding of personal data has become paramount. The Nebraska Data Privacy Law (NDPA), enacted in 2024, is a legislative response to the urgent need for robust data protection mechanisms. This law is...
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