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

CAN-SPAM

Honest headers and subject lines, a postal address, and an opt-out honored within ten business days. No consent is required to send.

Since 1 Jan 2004 · Guide in progress In force

TCPA

Consent rules for automated and prerecorded calls and texts, the National Do Not Call Registry, and statutory damages per call.

Since 20 Dec 1991 · Guide in progress

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.