Blog: US Privacy Laws
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CCPA (CPRA) Businesses Definition/Guide
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a privacy law that protects the rights of California consumers. The CCPA was amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which expanded consumer rights and business responsibilities. The CCPA (CPRA) requires businesses and service providers that meet its specifications to abide by...
California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA)
On September 15, 2022, California Governor Newsom signed into law the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA). This groundbreaking Act, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, forces businesses to proactively consider how their digital product or service will impact the safety and privacy of children and...
American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA)
While many U.S. state laws provide privacy protection for the residents of the relevant state, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) is a bipartisan bill that is set to become the first comprehensive federal privacy legislation that protects the privacy of all U.S. consumers. This article will explain what...
CPRA vs CCPA
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) was voted into law in November 2020, and amends several parts of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which is California's most comprehensive privacy law. The CPRA is also referred to as "CCPA 2.0" or "CCPA, as amended." The primary ways that the CPRA changes...
Michigan Personal Data Privacy Act
Michigan is one of many states working to pass laws that protect residents' privacy rights and outline businesses' responsibilities when handling individuals' personal information. This article will take you through what the Michigan Personal Data Privacy Act is, who it applies to, the steps you can take to ensure compliance with...
U.S. State Privacy Laws Directory
Many states in the U.S. have begun to draft and enact their own privacy and biometric laws in the absence of a federal consumer privacy framework. Several factors inspired this movement, including the increase in personal data collection, the privacy concerns accompanying technological advancements, and the enactment of the revolutionary General...