Data Privacy in the Digital Age
Navigating the Labyrinth: GDPR, CCPA, and the Future of Data Privacy The digital age has brought unprecedented convenience and connectivity, but it also presents a unique challenge: protecting personal data. With every click, like, and share, we leave behind a trail of information that can be valuable to companies, governments, and even malicious actors. This is where technology regulations and standards, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), come into play. GDPR: A Beacon for Global Data Protection The GDPR, implemented in 2018 by the European Union, set a new standard for data privacy worldwide. It grants individuals control over their personal information, including the right to access, rectify, erase, and restrict...