Privacy law and related practice areas such as cybersecurity are some of the most dynamic areas of the law. From its impact on digital advertising to cybersecurity implications, the obligations and risks posed to businesses worldwide are increasing at a rapid clip.
Here we provide resources for those looking to understand the global landscape concerning privacy law and related areas.
Some Of The Most Significant Privacy Laws From Around The Globe
ASIA
China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
United States
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
Connecticut Act Concerning Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring (CTDPA)
Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act *Jan. 2025
Indiana Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act *Jan. 2026
Montana Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act *Oct. 2024
Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCAPA) *July 2024
Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)
Tennessee Information Protection Act (effective July 2025)
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act *July 2024
Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) *Dec. 2023
EUROPE
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The UK’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
CANADA
Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
AUSTRALIA
Australian Privacy Act
SOUTH AMERICA
Brazil’s General Personal Data Protection Law (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais)