Blog: US Privacy Laws
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The Washington My Health, My Data Act (WMHMDA)
The Washington My Health, My Data Act (WMHMDA) (HB 1155) was signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee on April 27th, 2023. It was designed to fill gaps in the Health Insurance and Portability Accounting Act (HIPAA) and provides stronger protections for Washington consumers' health data. This article explains what the...
Nevada Consumer Health Data Privacy Law
The Nevada Consumer Health Data Privacy Law (Senate Bill 370) protects Nevada consumers' personal data by restricting the ways entities collect, use, and sell Nevada their private health information. The law was passed on June 5, 2023 and will go into effect on March 31, 2024. This article will take you through...
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) is a comprehensive privacy law that was passed on June 19, 2023 and will take effect partly on July 1, 2024 and partly on January 1, 2025. The Texas TDPSA is similar to privacy laws in U.S. states such as Virginia, Colorado, and...
Indiana's Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)
The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) was signed into law on May 1, 2023 and will take effect on January 1, 2026. This article explains what the Indiana CDPA is, who it applies to, how to comply with the law, and what happens if you violate it. What is the Indiana...
Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA)
On June 30th, 2023, Delaware passed HB154, a privacy law that protects the personal data and privacy rights of Delaware consumers. The Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA) is set to go into effect on Januar 1, 2025. This article will explain what the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA) is,...
NIST Privacy Framework
The National Institute of Standards (NIST) Privacy Framework provides practical controls and actionable steps that could improve how your organization identifies, manages, and responds to privacy risks. With new privacy and data protection laws emerging globally, particularly across the U.S., implementing the Framework could help you get a headstart on compliance...