Data Privacy and Law#
Data privacy is the concept that personal information and data should be protected from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. Data privacy is an important issue in the digital age, as more and more personal information is collected, stored, and shared by organizations, businesses, and individuals. Data privacy laws and regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, establish rules and requirements for the collection, use, and protection of personal data. These laws and regulations typically require organizations to obtain consent from individuals before collecting their personal data, to use the data only for specific and legitimate purposes, and to protect the data from unauthorized access or misuse. Data privacy is an ongoing concern, as new technologies and practices continue to emerge that raise privacy concerns and challenges.