Recent history has seen drastic changes in the way that personal data is collected and handled by online businesses. Two of the biggest players in the digital privacy game are the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the US-based California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
While the GDPR set the precedent for the new data privacy standards, the CCPA draws inspiration from the EU regulation, bringing modern data protection rules to the US. If you do business online, you’re most likely subject to comply with one — if not both — of these laws.
To learn about each law and the difference between the CCPA and the GDPR, check out our infographic below:
With the GDPR and CCPA already in effect, it’s time for you to examine your data-handling practices, and make the necessary changes to comply with these privacy laws.
For a more in-depth look at the GDPR, remember to read our What is GDPR guide and GDPR for Dummies infographic.
