Security News > 2021 > November > An introduction to U.S. data compliance laws

It applies to companies that control or process personal data of 100,000 or more consumers in a calendar year, or those that control or process personal data of at least 25,000 consumers and derive over half of their gross revenue from the sale of personal data.

Colorado Privacy Act: Businesses that operate out of Colorado or collect personal information from Colorado residents must comply with the CPA. It emphasizes the need for organizations to follow existing data protection policies such as HIPAA, and it gives consumers the right to opt out of targeted advertising and having their data sold, among other benefits.

Don't navigate U.S. data compliance laws without a strategy.

The list of data compliance laws to monitor and understand is growing each year.

With the right strategies and planning, U.S. state data compliance can be met.

Your organization should consider investing in dedicated data security leadership roles such as a CISO, training employees on the importance of data protection, and deploying data mapping and scanning technology to fully understand where personal information resides so that it can be safeguarded.

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