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.
European Union 1
US federal 2
HIPAA
Governs protected health information held by the health care system and its vendors: permitted uses and disclosures, patient rights, security safeguards for electronic records, and breach notice.
Since 14 Apr 2003 · Guide in progress In forceFTC HBNR
Breach notice for health apps and similar services outside HIPAA, where unauthorized sharing counts as a breach.
Since 24 Sep 2009US states 2
MHMDA
A broad definition of consumer health data, separate consent to collect and to share, a signed authorization to sell, geofencing limits near health facilities, and a private right of action.
Since 31 Mar 2024 · Guide in progress In force · NevadaSB 370
Similar in approach to Washington's law, without a private right of action.
Since 31 Mar 2024This 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.