Key Data Privacy Regulations to Know for Cybersecurity and Cryptography

Data privacy regulations are crucial for protecting personal information in our digital world. They set rules for data collection and processing, ensuring individuals have rights over their data while emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity and cryptography in safeguarding this information.

1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

   • Establishes strict guidelines for the collection and processing of personal data within the EU.
   • Grants individuals rights over their personal data, including the right to access, rectify, and erase their information.
   • Imposes heavy fines for non-compliance, up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher.

2. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

   • Provides California residents with the right to know what personal data is being collected and how it is used.
   • Allows consumers to opt-out of the sale of their personal information.
   • Mandates businesses to implement reasonable security measures to protect consumer data.

3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

   • Protects the privacy and security of individuals' medical records and other personal health information.
   • Requires healthcare providers and organizations to implement safeguards to ensure data confidentiality.
   • Grants patients rights to access their health information and request corrections.

4. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

   • Protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents rights regarding their children's records.
   • Requires educational institutions to obtain consent before disclosing personally identifiable information from student records.
   • Allows students to access their records and request amendments.

5. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

   • Imposes requirements on websites and online services directed to children under 13 years of age.
   • Requires parental consent before collecting personal information from children.
   • Mandates clear privacy policies and the ability for parents to review and delete their child's information.

6. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

   • Requires financial institutions to explain their information-sharing practices to customers.
   • Mandates the implementation of safeguards to protect consumer financial information.
   • Grants consumers the right to opt-out of having their information shared with non-affiliated third parties.

7. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

   • Sets security standards for organizations that handle credit card information to protect against data breaches.
   • Requires encryption of cardholder data and secure transmission of payment information.
   • Mandates regular security assessments and vulnerability management.

8. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

   • Governs how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in Canada.
   • Requires organizations to obtain consent for data collection and provide access to personal information.
   • Mandates the implementation of security measures to protect personal data.

9. EU-US Privacy Shield

   • Framework for transatlantic exchanges of personal data for commercial purposes between the EU and the US.
   • Ensures that US companies adhere to EU data protection standards when handling EU citizens' data.
   • Provides mechanisms for individuals to seek redress if their data is mishandled.

10. Data Protection Act 2018 (UK)

    • Implements GDPR principles in the UK and provides additional provisions for data protection.
    • Establishes rights for individuals regarding their personal data, including the right to data portability.
    • Sets out the responsibilities of data controllers and processors in handling personal information.