The GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, COPPA, LGPD, PIPEDA, Indian IT rules, APPs, Privacy Shield principles, and China's Cybersecurity Law are key regulations worldwide governing data protection and privacy. Women in tech must understand these laws to ensure compliance in diverse sectors like healthcare, e-commerce, and child online safety, and when handling data across international borders.
What Are the Key Data Privacy Regulations Every Woman in Tech Needs to Know?
The GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, COPPA, LGPD, PIPEDA, Indian IT rules, APPs, Privacy Shield principles, and China's Cybersecurity Law are key regulations worldwide governing data protection and privacy. Women in tech must understand these laws to ensure compliance in diverse sectors like healthcare, e-commerce, and child online safety, and when handling data across international borders.
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General Data Protection Regulation GDPR
The GDPR is a pivotal data privacy and security law in the European Union (EU) that addresses personal data protection and privacy for individuals within the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA). It also regulates the export of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas. For women in tech, understanding GDPR is crucial because it sets a high standard for consent, data protection by design, and data protection impact assessments.
California Consumer Privacy Act CCPA
The CCPA provides California residents with the right to know about the personal information a business collects about them and to whom it is sold or disclosed. It also gives residents the right to delete personal information collected and the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. Women in tech need to be aware of CCPa requirements to ensure compliance for businesses operating in California or handling data of California residents.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA
While HIPAA is specifically aimed at protecting health information, it's vital for women in tech who work in or with healthcare technology sectors. HIPAA requires the protection and confidential handling of protected health information (PHI) and includes provisions for data privacy and security safeguards.
Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act COPPA
COPPA applies to the online collection of personal information from children under 13. It requires operators of websites or online services directed to children, and those who knowingly collect personal information from kids, to inform parents and obtain their consent before collecting, using, or disclosing such information. Women in tech involved in products or services for children must comply with COPPA to ensure children's data privacy is protected.
General Data Protection Law LGPD
Brazil's LGPD is similar to GDPR and applies to businesses that process the personal data of individuals in Brazil. It provides individuals with rights over their data, such as the right to access and the right to deletion. Understanding LGPD is essential for women in tech who deal with the data of Brazilian citizens or operate in the Brazilian market.
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act PIPEDA
PIPEDA is Canada's data privacy law that governs how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information in the course of commercial business. For women in tech operating in or with Canadian users, it's vital to understand PIPEDA to maintain compliance and protect user data according to Canadian law.
Information Technology Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information Rules 2011 India
These rules, established under the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000, require entities in India to adopt reasonable security practices and procedures to protect sensitive personal data or information. For women in tech engaging with Indian markets or handling Indian personal data, compliance with these rules is crucial.
Australian Privacy Principles APPs
The APPs are part of the Privacy Act 1988 in Australia, which applies to most Australian Government agencies, all private sector and not-for-profit organizations with an annual turnover of more than AU$3 million, and all private health service providers. Women in tech need to understand the APPs to ensure they handle personal information in line with Australian legal requirements.
EU-US and Swiss-US Privacy Shield Frameworks
Although invalidated in July 2020 and no longer a legal mechanism for EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. data transfers, the Privacy Shield principles still provide a valuable reference for protecting personal data transferred from the EU and Switzerland to the United States. Tech professionals, including women in tech, should be aware of these principles and the current requirements for international data transfers.
Cybersecurity Law of the Peoples Republic of China PRC
China's Cybersecurity Law focuses on network security and includes requirements for data privacy and protection. It applies to network operators and companies collecting and processing personal information within China. For women in tech working with the Chinese market or handling Chinese personal data, understanding and complying with this law is essential to navigate China's regulatory environment efficiently.
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