The laws, and what they mean in practice

Privacy, AI and cybersecurity laws that shape digital trust work, from the GDPR to every US state privacy law. Each entry says who it applies to, who enforces it and when, in plain words, with the sources. Free for everyone.

Regulatory Watch follows new rules, enforcement and court decisions as they happen.

All 75 European Union 12 United Kingdom 1 US federal 12 US states 40 Rest of world 10

Privacy AI Health Children Biometrics Cybersecurity Breach notification Data brokers Marketing Financial International transfers

In force Coming into force Challenged or stayed

European Union 2

In force

GDPR

The global reference point for privacy law: lawful bases, principles, rights, accountability, breach notice within 72 hours, transfer rules and fines up to 4 percent of worldwide turnover.

Since 25 May 2018 · Guide in progress In force

EU-US DPF

An adequacy decision letting personal data flow to self-certified US companies without standard contractual clauses.

Since 10 Jul 2023

This library explains laws for practitioners. It is not legal advice, and laws change: check the sources on each page and take advice from counsel before acting.