Here’s a breakdown of the basic rules for each data privacy regulation:

GDPR (Europe)

• Requires explicit and informed consent before collecting personal data.
• Grants users the right to access, rectify, and erase their data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Requires businesses to provide clear privacy policies explaining data usage.
• Mandates data breach notifications within 72 hours.
• Enforces data minimization, ensuring only necessary data is collected.
• Restricts data transfers outside the EU unless safeguards are in place.

CCPA (California, USA)

• Gives consumers the right to know what personal data is collected and how it’s used.
• Allows users to opt out of the sale of their personal data.
• Provides the right to delete personal information upon request.
• Prohibits discrimination against users who exercise their privacy rights.
• Requires businesses to have a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link on their website.

LGPD (Brazil)

• Similar to GDPR, it requires clear and informed consent for data collection.
• Grants users the right to access, correct, delete, and transfer their data.
• Businesses must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance.
• Requires data breach notifications within a reasonable timeframe.
• Applies to any business handling Brazilian citizens’ data, regardless of location.

PIPEDA (Canada)

• Organizations must obtain valid consent before collecting personal data.
• Requires businesses to identify the purpose of data collection and limit its use.
• Grants individuals the right to access and correct their personal information.
• Mandates security safeguards to protect data from breaches.
• Requires data breach reporting if there’s a risk of significant harm.

Each of these regulations has unique rules, but they all emphasize transparency, user control, and data protection. – hence the banner at the bottom of this page!