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GDPR, CCPA, and More: Your Data, Safeguarded

GDPR, CCPA, and More: Your Data, Safeguarded

Ensuring Compliance in a World of Evolving Data Privacy Laws

Data Regulatory Landscape - DataExos

In the digital age, your data is your most valuable asset—and protecting it is our paramount mission. At DataExos, we specialize in navigating the complex landscape of global data protection regulations, ensuring your operations are both compliant and secure. From GDPR in Europe to CCPA in California and beyond, our expert team provides tailored solutions that safeguard your data and empower your business. Let us handle the intricacies of compliance, so you can focus on what you do best: growing your enterprise with the assurance that your data practices are beyond reproach.

Top 10 Global Data Regulations

 

  1. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – European Union
  2. CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) – United States, California
  3. LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) – Brazil
  4. PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) – Canada
  5. PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act) – Singapore
  6. DPA (Data Protection Act) – United Kingdom
  7. APPI (Act on the Protection of Personal Information) – Japan
  8. POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) – South Africa
  9. IT Act (Information Technology Act) – India
  10. DPA (Data Protection Act) – Australia

Regulations That Apply to Clients Within the United States

Beyond CCPA, the United States is seeing a rise in state-specific data protection laws, each with its nuances. Notable examples include the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and the New York SHIELD Act. While federal law remains less specific about data privacy, these state laws mark a significant move towards comprehensive data protection across the country.

Staying Compliant with GDPR

For organizations aiming to comply with GDPR, several key steps include:

 

  1. Data Protection Officer: Appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) if required.
  2. Data Processing Agreement: Ensure agreements with processors include GDPR mandates.
  3. Consent: Implement mechanisms for obtaining and managing clear consent from data subjects.
  4. Data Subject Rights: Facilitate the exercise of data subject rights, including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability.
  5. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Conduct DPIAs for processing activities that pose a high risk to data subjects’ rights.
  6. Breach Notification: Have protocols in place for breach notification within 72 hours of discovery.
  7. Data Minimization and Purpose Limitation: Collect only the data necessary for specified, legitimate purposes.

Staying Compliant with CCPA

For CCPA compliance, organizations should focus on:

 

  1. Consumer Rights: Provide consumers with the right to know about the personal data collected, the purpose of collection, and the right to delete their data.
  2. Opt-Out Right: Allow consumers to opt out of the sale of their personal data.
  3. Data Mapping: Undertake data mapping to understand what data is collected, where it is stored, and how it is used.
  4. Privacy Policy Updates: Update privacy policies to include CCPA disclosure requirements.
  5. “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” Link: Implement and maintain a webpage link that allows consumers to opt out of the sale of their personal data.
  6. Verification Processes: Establish methods for verifying the identity of consumers who make requests regarding their personal information.