"By protecting data privacy, we're not only doing what's right for our customers, but we're also building trust and strengthening the relationships that drive our business forward.” Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft
In an era where digital operations are the norm, the significance of cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance cannot be overstated. A robust approach to these areas is fundamental in building customer trust, ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding intellectual property (IP), and protecting company data.
As more and more social and economic activities go online, the importance of privacy and data protection is increasingly recognized.
Of equal concern are the collection, use, and sharing of personal information with third parties without the notice or consent of consumers. 80% of the countries in the world have put in place (or plan) legislation to secure the protection of data and privacy.
International privacy laws for data protection will continue to evolve and develop to ensure personal data protection across all use cases and situations, even those that have yet to present themselves.
The below website provides details on data-related legislation around the world.
Data Protection and Privacy Legislation Worldwide
Companies expanding internationally must navigate the complexities of both international and local data privacy laws. It's essential to design products with data privacy at the forefront, ensuring that privacy settings are embedded and default to maximum privacy.
These laws include (but are not limited to):
<aside> ⚠️ **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Europe**
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<aside> ⚠️ **California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - US**
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<aside> ⚠️ **General Data Protection Law - Brazil**
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<aside> ⚠️ **Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) - South Africa**
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<aside> ⚠️ **Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) - Canada**
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<aside> ⚠️ **Personal Data Protection Bill - India**
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<aside> ⚠️ [Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)](https://wirewheel.io/pipl-china-data-privacy-law-guide/#:~:text=The Personal Information Protection Law is the first,“facilitate reasonable use of personal information” (Article 1).) - China
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The data privacy environment is getting harsher every year, with GDPR penalties becoming more frequent. These fines were for various reasons that included gaps in IT security, unlawful data collection, inadequate data privacy policy, and employee data privacy.