Blog: US Privacy Laws
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Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Guide: What It Is
With increasing cyberattacks and data breaches, as well as stricter privacy laws, organisations are increasingly implementing measures to protect themselves and their data. One necessary step is called third-party risk management (TPRM), which helps to protect your business against risks from partners, vendors, contractors, and other third parties that you...
How to Handle International Data Transfers After Schrems II: A Startup's Guide
Schrems II is an important legal ruling from the European Court of Justice, made in 2020. The ruling invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield, which was an agreement covering data transfers between the two countries. There are a number of ways in which data transfers can still take place, including Standard Contractual...
Definition of "Business" Under Privacy Laws
As a business owner, many privacy laws will apply to the operation of your business. But what exactly is the scope of these laws, and what exactly do they mean by "business"..? If you aren't sure whether or not your business is a "business" for purposes of specific laws, this article...
CCPA Opt-Out Tool - DAA
Businesses subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) must honor California residents' privacy rights, including informing consumers about the types of personal information they intend to collect and providing a way for consumers to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data. The Digital Advertising Alliance's (DAA)...
New York Health Information Privacy Act (HIPA)
The New York Health Information Privacy Act (HIPA) could soon become law in New York state, with wide-ranging implications for businesses handling and selling consumer health data. If your business handles health or wellness data of New York residents or other personal information regulated by the New York HIPA, now...
Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0)
The Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (known as COPPA 2.0) was passed on July 30, 2024. It aims to protect the privacy of children and teens online. This law updates the original Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) with increased protections and requirements for websites whose...