E.U.'s New Privacy Regulations
Have you
noticed updates
to the privacy policies on your mobile apps recently? Many apps have been updating their privacy
policies to comply with the new EU privacy legislation that recently took
effect May 25th.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is
one of the toughest privacy laws in the world today. One of its effects will require companies
doing business online in Europe to obtain express consent from users and be
more upfront with the use of personal information. Although this law only protects the 28 member
countries of the European Union, many companies operating globally will need to
comply with the regulation, which
will protect customers around the world.
Depending on its success in Europe, this law may serve as a framework
for a similar law here in the United States.
California’s proposed Consumer Privacy
Act may be
one of the first U.S. laws to contain GDPR inspired provisions.
So next time
you see one of those privacy notices pop up on your phone, take a closer look
at how your privacy is protected, and be on the lookout for new cybersecurity
laws coming in the near future.
