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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Privacy
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Health
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US federal 2
CAN-SPAM
US federalHonest headers and subject lines, a postal address, and an opt-out honored within ten business days. No consent is required to send.
Since Jan 1, 2004
Guide in progress
TCPA
US federalConsent rules for automated and prerecorded calls and texts, the National Do Not Call Registry, and statutory damages per call.
Since Dec 20, 1991
Guide in progress
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.