Data Privacy Law: a Practical Guide

Deeply insightful, practical, and engaging, this book is the definitive reference book for small to medium-sized businesses to become and stay compliant with data privacy laws around the work. Includes a summary of Data Privacy and Security Laws around the world, with helpful examples. Learn how to avoid potentially significant fines and penalties for data privacy violations. Written in accessible language by experienced US and internationally-qualified professionals, Data Privacy: A Practical Guide 3rd Edition enables business people to develop a quick and sound understanding of a company’s legal obligations to protect personal data. This book answers questions like: Which data privacy law applies to my business? To what extent does selling internationally expose your business to data privacy compliance risks in foreign countries? Can you effectively offload your legal responsibilities to protect personal data by outsourcing to third-party service providers like web hosts and payment processors? What are your legal obligations after discovering a data privacy breach? At what stage must you appoint a Data Protection Officer? How to document your company’s compliance with its data privacy policy and the relevant data privacy law? Concrete examples are introduced throughout the text and are annotated to illustrate the implications of applicable laws on data privacy policies. Essential summaries ensure that key applicable laws of the US, including California's new CCPA, Canada, EU, Australia, and several emerging markets are taken into account when designing your company’s data protection policies. We also provide specific recommended courses of action to follow to mitigate liability following a data privacy breach. If you are looking for a quick reference book to assist your business in its data privacy compliance efforts or just need to know more about data privacy laws around the globe, then this book is for you.