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How to Appoint a Qualified Data Protection Officer(DPO)?

VISTA InfoSec

Their key responsibilities as per article 39 of GDPR include: Guiding the controller, processor, and employees on their data protection obligations under relevant regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, and others. Strong communication skills to easily convey technical and legal concepts to the stakeholders, regulators, and employees.

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Data Protection Officers and Their Key Responsibilities

VISTA InfoSec

Now there are also other regulations other than GDPR such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and sector-specific laws like HIPAA in the U.S. Additionally, to note not every organization is legally required to appoint a DPO, but there are specific circumstances outlined in GDPR where it becomes mandatory.

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Securing Your Wealth: How Cybersecurity Affects Investment Decisions

VISTA InfoSec

Non-compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA can have severe repercussions, including hefty fines and operational restrictions. Industries with stringent regulatory requirements, such as finance and healthcare, particularly benefit from strong cybersecurity, as compliance avoids legal penalties. 5 / 5 ( 1 vote )

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How to Improve Compliance with Multilingual Cybersecurity Resource

VISTA InfoSec

Navigate legal and regulatory frameworks Dealing with laws and rules about cybersecurity in different countries is a must. The EU has GDPR , while the US sticks to HIPAA for health data and CCPA in California for consumer privacy. Each of these sets its own rules on handling personal information safely and legally.

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GDPR Compliance for US Companies

VISTA InfoSec

data privacy laws such as the CCPA and CDPA, which have thresholds based on company size or revenue, the GDPR does not impose such limitations. EU citizens in the US are protected by US federal and state laws like CalOPPA, COPPA, CCPA, and CDPA. Compliance with a legal obligation. Legitimate interest.

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Are First Sued Under New California Privacy Law

PYMNTS

And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

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Guarding the Gates: Data Compliance and Privacy

Segpay

The rise of data privacy concerns has led to a surge in global regulations, such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which are drafted to protect peoples individual data protection rights. Non-compliance can lead to severe penalties, up to 4% of a company’s global revenue.

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