General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The GDPR is a comprehensive data protection law enacted by the European Union. It affects any business that processes the personal data of EU citizens, regardless of where the business is based. Key requirements include obtaining explicit consent for data collection, ensuring data portability, and reporting data breaches within 72 hours.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) The CCPA is a state-level regulation in California that grants consumers greater control over their personal information. It mandates businesses to disclose what data they collect, allows consumers to opt-out of data selling, and imposes penalties for non-compliance.
Other Regulations Beyond GDPR and CCPA, there are numerous other data protection laws globally, such as Brazil’s LGPD, Canada’s PIPEDA, and India’s PDPB. Entrepreneurs should be aware of the specific regulations applicable to their target markets.