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

US federal 2

In force

HIPAA

Governs protected health information held by the health care system and its vendors: permitted uses and disclosures, patient rights, security safeguards for electronic records, and breach notice.

Since 14 Apr 2003 · Guide in progress In force

FTC HBNR

Breach notice for health apps and similar services outside HIPAA, where unauthorized sharing counts as a breach.

Since 24 Sep 2009

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.