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.

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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 states 2

In force · New York

SHIELD Act

Broadened New York's breach notification law and requires reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards.

Since 21 Mar 2020 In force

State breach laws

Every state requires notice to affected residents after a breach of personal information. Deadlines, regulator notices and what counts as personal information differ, so a multi-state breach means applying several laws at once.

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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.