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Data Privacy Laws

The laws and regulations that protect the privacy of individuals' personal data, including laws such as the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, HIPAA, FERPA, and various state-level consumer data protection acts, which impose requirements on the collection, use, and protection of personal data

intermediate
3 hours
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Data privacy laws are essential regulations that protect individuals' personal information in an increasingly digital world. They establish guidelines for how organizations collect, store, and share data, ensuring that individuals have control over their personal information. Understanding these law...

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Key Terms

Personal Data
Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

Example: Name, email address, and phone number.

Consent
Permission given by individuals for their data to be processed.

Example: Opting in to receive marketing emails.

Data Breach
An incident where unauthorized access to personal data occurs.

Example: A hacker stealing customer information from a database.

GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation, a comprehensive data privacy law in the EU.

Example: Requires companies to protect personal data and privacy of EU citizens.

CCPA
California Consumer Privacy Act, a state law enhancing privacy rights for California residents.

Example: Gives consumers the right to know what personal data is collected and sold.

Data Controller
An entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

Example: A company that collects customer data for marketing.

Related Topics

Cybersecurity
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
intermediate
Digital Ethics
The study of ethical issues related to digital technology and data usage.
intermediate
Information Security
The practice of protecting information from unauthorized access and disclosure.
advanced

Key Concepts

Personal DataConsentData BreachRegulatory Compliance