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

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New Jersey

State laws below. Federal laws such as HIPAA, COPPA and the FTC Act apply in every state: see US federal.

US states 1

In force · New Jersey

NJDPA

Virginia-style law with broad sensitive-data definitions and rulemaking by the Division of Consumer Affairs.

Since 15 Jan 2025 · 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.