Data Privacy Mastery: GDPR and CCPA Compliance
A comprehensive checklist for global businesses to navigate the patchwork of international data privacy regulations.
The Global Privacy Patchwork
Data flows know no borders, but privacy laws do. Navigating GDPR (Europe), CCPA (California), and emerging laws in Asia requires a unified compliance strategy.
Data Mapping and Minimization
You cannot protect what you don't know you have. The first step in compliance is a comprehensive data map. The principle of data minimization—collecting only what is strictly necessary—is the best defense against liability.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
The legal mechanisms for transferring data from the EU to the US (Data Privacy Framework) remain under scrutiny. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are the safest bet but require detailed transfer impact assessments.
Consumer Rights Management
Automating the response to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) is essential for scaling businesses. Manual processing is prone to errors and missed deadlines, leading to regulatory fines.