Providing global expertise
Our legal department is fully up-to-date with the latest compliance laws throughout the world. All our services are run through the department and are key to becoming our trusted advisor on a global level.
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GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation
European Union
GDPR
The GDPR is the world's strongest set of data protection rules that enhance how people can access information about them and places limits on what organisations can do with personal data. It applies to any organisation operating within the EU, as well as any organisations outside of the EU which offer goods or services to customers or businesses in the EU.
ePrivacy
ePrivacy Directive and Regulation
European Union
ePrivacy
The ePrivacy legislation specifically focuses on the protection of privacy and confidentiality in electronic communications. It complements the GDPR and provides specific rules regarding cookies, electronic marketing communications, and confidentiality of communications.
BDSG
Bindesdatenschutzgesetz
European Union
BDSG
The German Federal Data Protection Act implements and supplements the GDPR at the national level in Germany. It provides additional requirements and specifications for data processing in Germany, including specific rules for employee data protection and video surveillance.
CCPA
California Consumer Privacy Act
USA
CCPA
The CCPA provides California residents with rights regarding their personal information and imposes various data protection obligations on businesses that collect personal data from California residents. It includes the right to know what personal information is collected, delete personal information, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
CalOPPA
California Online Privacy Protection Act
USA
CalOPPA
CalOPPA was the first state law in the United States requiring commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. It mandates specific disclosures in privacy policies, including how personal information is collected, used, and shared.
PIPEDA
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
Canada
PIPEDA
PIPEDA is Canada's federal privacy law for private-sector organisations. It sets out ground rules for how businesses must handle personal information in the course of their commercial activities. The law gives individuals rights concerning their personal information and places obligations on organisations to protect it.
LGPD
Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais
Brazil
LGPD
The LGPD establishes rules for collecting, handling, storing, and sharing personal data in Brazil. Heavily inspired by the GDPR, it provides Brazilians with rights over their personal data and creates obligations for public and private organisations processing personal data.
PDP
National Directorate of Personal Data Protection
Argentina
PDP
Argentina's data protection framework was one of the first comprehensive data protection laws in Latin America. It regulates the protection of personal data, ensuring privacy rights and providing individuals with control over their personal information.
DPA
Senegal’s Data Protection Act
Senegal
DPA
Senegal's Data Protection Act established one of Africa's first comprehensive data protection frameworks. It regulates the collection, processing, transmission, storage, and use of personal data, with specific provisions for protecting individuals' privacy rights.
Personal Data Protection Bill 2018
India
Personal Data Protection Bill 2018
This proposed legislation aims to protect Indian citisens' personal data and establishes rules for organisations processing personal information. It includes provisions for data localisation, individual rights, and obligations for data fiduciaries.
Cybersecurity Law
China
Cybersecurity Law
China's Cybersecurity Law provides a comprehensive framework for network security and data protection. It includes requirements for personal information protection, data localisation, and network operator obligations, with a focus on national security and cybersecurity.
Data Privacy Act of 2021
Philippines
Data Privacy Act of 2021
This law aims to protect individual personal information in information and communications systems. It establishes standards for data protection and security, requiring organisations to implement measures to protect personal information and respect individuals' privacy rights.
The Privacy Act 1988
Australia
The Privacy Act 1988
Australia's Privacy Act governs the handling of personal information by federal government agencies and private sector organisations. It includes the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), which set standards for collecting, using, storing, and disclosing personal information.
