Blog: US Privacy Laws
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The "Your California Privacy Rights" clause
You have probably noticed how many websites include a "California Privacy Rights" clause somewhere within their Privacy Policy agreements, and oftentimes link separately to this clause from their website's footer section. This kind of clause is required for certain businesses by the "California Civil Code Section 1798.83" also known as California's...
Is my mobile app required to comply with HIPAA?
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This law act began in 1996 with the aim of protecting and keeping private the medical records and personal health information (PHI) of individuals. "PHI" is defined as information found in a patient's medical record that could possibly be used to...
SaaS Privacy Policy Differences: U.S. vs. UK
SaaS providers are legally required to maintain a Privacy Policy. But what you may not realize is that your location and that of your users significantly impacts the content of your Privacy Policy. This is because different regional privacy laws have different standards for the Privacy Policy of businesses under...