Why is it essential to understand data privacy laws around the world?
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Most privacy and data protection laws worldwide are based on common principles; however, interpretations and applications can vary greatly. Many countries have different levels of privacy and data security expectations. For this reason, all organizations must follow a Global Privacy Policy (which is accompanied by standards, privacy notices, guidelines, and controls to help them implement a proper Global Data Protection Policy)
The US has many privacy and data security laws among its 50 states and territories. These laws include requirements for safeguarding data, disposal of data, privacy policies, appropriate use of Social Security numbers, and data breach notification.?
California alone has more than 25 data security laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA introduces sweeping definitions and broad individual rights for California residents. It also imposes essential requirements and restrictions on collecting, using, and disclosing personal information.
Other Countries
Many other countries have privacy laws and requirements similar to the GDPR. The link below from June 2021 shows a global overview of privacy laws ranging from limited to heavy regulation and enforcement. Reach out to your brand's Privacy Team for more information on different privacy regulations worldwide. As an extra resource, you can also access the Data Protection Laws of the World website in order to review privacy regulations from each country in more detail.
Please see the DLA Piper Global Data Protection Laws of the World - World Map (dlapiperdataprotection.com)
?What is the Difference Between Data Privacy and Data Security?
A critical vital aspect to understand about protecting your private information. (California Consumer Privacy Law) for the US and Europe GDPR, these compliance requirements are applicable for businesses of any size.
Data privacy concerns what Information is collected and how it is used, shared, and handled. The responsibility to protect personal information begins at the point of collection and continues until the Personal Information is transformed into non-personal Information or is otherwise erased or destroyed.
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Data security is concerned with protecting data, including Personal Information, from internal and external attackers. Firewalls, passwords, encryption, and physical protection are some examples of data security measures. We will discuss data security in more depth.
Five main components to consider here are:?
1-Collection:
Personal information is collected through various means, including cookies, web forms, and third-party data providers.
2. Use:
3. Sharing
With the proper notice and consent, personal Information may be shared its owner, with a third party, or with a government agency. ??
4. Disposal
Personal Information must be used and stored for only as long as needed to meet documented business purposes unless there is a specific legal reason to retain it longer. Once there is no valid business or legal reason for keeping personal information, the Information must be disposed of in a Company approved way that prevents the loss, theft, misuse, or unauthorized access of that Information.?