Understanding the vocabulary of protection
Protecting data is important for many reasons, ranging from regulatory and compliance obligations to the direct and indirect impacts on users and organizations when data is poorly protected or exploited.
Most countries have specific laws and regulations that require businesses to protect the personal data of individuals. For example, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the U.S., and similar regulations worldwide impose strict guidelines on data privacy and security. Non-compliance can result in significant penalties, legal fees, and damages.
Certain sectors, like healthcare and finance, have additional regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA in the U.S. for healthcare data protection, and PCI-DSS for payment data security). These regulations are designed to safeguard sensitive information specific to these sectors. Failing to comply with data protection laws...
