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 states 3

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 · Massachusetts

201 CMR 17.00

One of the first prescriptive state security rules: a written information security program, encryption and vendor oversight.

Since 1 Mar 2010 In force · New York

NYDFS Part 500

A detailed cybersecurity program regulation with annual certification, CISO reporting, incident notice within 72 hours and personal liability exposure for certifying executives.

Since 1 Mar 2017 · 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.