Laws, regulations, and standards
These legal and regulatory frameworks provide the rules and guidelines that organizations must follow to ensure the privacy and security of their systems and data. They also establish penalties for non-compliance, which can include fines, sanctions, and even criminal charges:
- Laws are enacted by governments and apply to all individuals and entities within their jurisdiction. They establish legal obligations for privacy and security, such as the requirement to protect personal data or to report data breaches.
- Regulations are rules issued by governmental agencies under the authority of laws. They provide more detailed requirements for specific sectors or activities. For example, the HIPAA is a law, but the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HIPAA Security Rule are regulations issued under the authority of that law.
- Standards are guidelines developed by industry or standards-setting organizations. They provide best practices for privacy and security...
