As privacy laws evolve across the U.S., states are taking individual approaches to data protection. Among the most notable are California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). Both laws aim to give consumers more control over their personal data, but they differ in scope, enforcement, and compliance requirements. Here’s a…

What is PIPEDA? A Quick Guide to Canada’s Privacy Law PIPEDA, or the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, is Canada’s federal privacy law that governs how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of their commercial activities. Enacted in 2000, PIPEDA aims to protect the privacy rights of…

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is one of the most comprehensive data privacy laws in the world. Enacted by the European Union (EU) in May 2018, it was designed to protect the personal data and privacy of EU residents while reshaping how businesses handle, store, and process personal data. The regulation applies to any…

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is one of the most significant pieces of privacy legislation in the United States. Enacted in 2018 and effective since January 1, 2020, the CCPA gives California residents greater control over their personal data and places new obligations on businesses that collect and use this information. As privacy concerns…

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