Blog: US Privacy Laws
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NIST Privacy Framework
The National Institute of Standards (NIST) Privacy Framework provides practical controls and actionable steps that could improve how your organization identifies, manages, and responds to privacy risks. With new privacy and data protection laws emerging globally, particularly across the U.S., implementing the Framework could help you get a headstart on compliance...
EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, or EU-U.S. DPF, is a new agreement designed to facilitate cross-border data transfers between the European Union and the United States. With the downfall of Safe Harbor and, subsequently, the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield, it remains to be seen whether the EU-U.S. DPF will conclusively solve the...
Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA)
On April 21, 2023, the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA) was signed into law. The new legislation aims to advance security in the collection, sharing, and use of consumer personal information. It is designed to protect Tennessee consumers. For businesses implementing compliance regulations for other privacy laws, it's important to understand...
Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA)
The Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) is Montana's comprehensive data protection law. The MCDPA was passed on April 21st, 2023, and joins several other state privacy laws that help to protect consumers' personal data and provide organizations with a framework for how to handle the data they collect and...
Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)
The Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) was signed into law on March 28, 2023. It will take effect on January 1, 2025. This article explains what the law aims to accomplish, who it applies to, what it requires, and offers strategies for compliance. What is the Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act...
CCPA (CPRA) Businesses Definition/Guide
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a privacy law that protects the rights of California consumers. The CCPA was amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which expanded consumer rights and business responsibilities. The CCPA (CPRA) requires businesses and service providers that meet its specifications to abide by...