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.
102laws explained
24US states with a privacy law
5coming into force
94in force today
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US federal 2
HIPAA
US federalGoverns 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 Apr 14, 2003
Guide in progress
FTC HBNR
US federalBreach notice for health apps and similar services outside HIPAA, where unauthorized sharing counts as a breach.
Since Sep 24, 2009
This 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.