GDPR ensures data privacy for EU citizens, mandating company compliance worldwide. CCPA enhances privacy rights for Californians, dictating data handling disclosures. HIPAA secures US medical information, while PCI-DSS sets standards for credit card data protection. CMMC certifies US defense contractors' cybersecurity, and NIS Directive enhances EU cyber defense across critical sectors. COPPA safeguards US children's online privacy, FISMA protects US government information, ITA-2000 addresses India's cybercrime and e-commerce, and Australia's NDB scheme mandates breach notifications to protect individuals.
What Are the Key Cybersecurity Regulations Every Tech-Savvy Woman Should Know?
GDPR ensures data privacy for EU citizens, mandating company compliance worldwide. CCPA enhances privacy rights for Californians, dictating data handling disclosures. HIPAA secures US medical information, while PCI-DSS sets standards for credit card data protection. CMMC certifies US defense contractors' cybersecurity, and NIS Directive enhances EU cyber defense across critical sectors. COPPA safeguards US children's online privacy, FISMA protects US government information, ITA-2000 addresses India's cybercrime and e-commerce, and Australia's NDB scheme mandates breach notifications to protect individuals.
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General Data Protection Regulation GDPR
The GDPR is a landmark EU regulation that sets guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information from individuals in the European Union and the European Economic Area. It emphasizes data protection and privacy, granting individuals control over their personal data. Compliance is mandatory for organizations that handle EU citizens' data, regardless of the company's location.
California Consumer Privacy Act CCPA
The CCPA provides California residents with greater privacy rights and consumer protection. It requires businesses to disclose data collection practices, the purpose of data collection, and grants consumers the right to request deletion of personal information, as well as to opt-out of the sale of their personal data. This regulation has set a precedent for other U.S. states to follow.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA
HIPAA is a U.S. legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. It's crucial for professionals in the healthcare sector and related fields, as it mandates the protection and confidential handling of protected health information (PHI).
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard PCI-DSS
This standard is a must-know for any business that processes credit card transactions. PCI-DSS requires companies to maintain a secure environment for credit card information to protect against data breaches and fraud. Compliance ensures that all companies that process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification CMMC
The CMMC is a certification process developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure cybersecurity protections in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). It's a tiered certification that reflects a company's maturity and reliability in handling sensitive government data, crucial for businesses working with DoD contracts.
Network and Information Systems NIS Directive
The NIS Directive is the EU's legislation aimed at boosting the overall level of cybersecurity across member states. It focuses on critical infrastructure sectors like energy, transport, water, and healthcare, mandating that these sectors take appropriate security measures to protect their network and information systems.
Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act COPPA
COPPA is a U.S. federal law that protects the privacy of children under the age of 13 online. It requires websites and online services directed toward children to obtain parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children. It's crucial for businesses aimed at young audiences or that knowingly collect data from children.
Federal Information Security Management Act FISMA
FISMA is a United States law that outlines a comprehensive framework to protect government information, operations, and assets against natural or man-made threats. FISMA's significance lies in its approach to developing, documenting, and implementing an information security and protection program.
Information Technology Act 2000 ITA-2000
The ITA-2000 is an act of the Indian Parliament notified on October 17, 2000. It is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce, laying down guidelines for the handling of digital information, stipulating penalties for cybercrime, and ensuring cybersecurity.
Australias Notifiable Data Breaches NDB scheme
Part of the Australian Privacy Act 1988, the NDB scheme requires organizations to notify individuals and the Australian Information Commissioner about 'eligible data breaches,' which are likely to result in serious harm to any individuals whose personal information is involved. Understanding these regulations is important for businesses operating in or with Australia to ensure compliance and protect consumer data.
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