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Exploring global cyber laws and standards

Exploring global cyber laws and standards

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Exploring global cyber laws and standards

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- [Instructor] Unlike US-based data protection regulations, several laws and standards have a universal reach. In this segment, we'll cover global cyber laws and regulations that include PCIDSS, GDPR, and the Data Protection Act of 2018. Let's start with a discussion on the general data protection regulation. GDPR is a comprehensive data privacy law that gives consumers the ability to control how their data is handled. The law affects companies located in and outside the European Union, and companies can face up to 4% of total global turnover if they breach the rules. Some of the components include require consent. If a company wants to gather information on your searching and buying patterns, it must obtain your permission to share your information. Rescind consent. Just as the consumer can give consent for a company to use their information, they can opt out at any time, which puts control back into the hands of the…

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