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

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Vermont

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

US states 2

Enacted, not yet in force · Vermont

VDPOSA

Enacted in 2026 and not yet in force. Largely Virginia-style, with its own thresholds and cure period.

From 1 Jan 2028 In force · Vermont

Vermont data broker law

The first state data broker registry, with security program and disclosure requirements.

Since 1 Jan 2019

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.