Tag: Data Protection
ISO 27701 and GDPR
ISO 27701 and GDPR are both standards related to data privacy and security. However, they have different focuses and areas of application. ISO 27701 is an extension of ISO 27001, which is a standard for information security management systems (ISMS). ISO 27701 provides specific guidelines for implementing and managing privacy information management systems (PIMS) within…
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Explained
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a law in California that gives California residents certain rights over their personal information. The CCPA has several sections, each of which provides specific rights and responsibilities for businesses and consumers. These sections give California residents the right to know what personal information companies are collecting, the right…
Data Protection and Privacy Laws across the world
Countries and regions are implementing or proposing laws to protect personal data and individual rights, such as: These laws have similarities, but also have some differences in terms of their scope, enforcement, and penalties. It is important to note that laws in each country and region may be subject to change and that businesses operating…
GDPR and CCPA – Key Differences
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are both laws that govern the handling of personal data, but there are some key differences between the two. One of the main differences is the scope of the laws. GDPR applies to any organization operating within the European Union (EU), regardless…
GDPR in a Nutshell
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that went into effect in the European Union (EU) on May 25, 2018. The GDPR replaces the EU’s 1995 Data Protection Directive and strengthens the rights of EU citizens over their personal data. The GDPR applies to all companies that process the personal…