Data Privacy & Protection Laws Around the World: A Comparative Overview
Slide 1: Introduction
- Data privacy has become one of the most debated topics in the digital economy.
- This presentation compares global frameworks and their effectiveness.
Slide 2: Europe – GDPR
- Introduced in 2018, GDPR sets the gold standard for privacy.
- Provides rights such as data portability, access, and the “right to be forgotten.”
- Non-compliance fines: up to 20 million euros or 4% of global turnover.
Slide 3: USA – CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- Focus on consumer opt-out rights for data selling.
- Transparency obligations: companies must disclose what data is collected.
Slide 4: India – Digital Personal Data Protection Act (2023)
- Consent-based data processing model.
- Establishes a Data Protection Board of India for enforcement.
Slide 5: Other Frameworks
- Brazil’s LGPD closely mirrors GDPR.
- Singapore’s PDPA emphasizes accountability and notification obligations.
Slide 6: Global Challenges
- Fragmentation of laws complicates compliance for multinationals.
- Enforcement capacity is uneven across jurisdictions.
Slide 7: Future Trends
- Movement toward global harmonization of data protection rules.
- Rise of AI governance and ethical data usage frameworks.
Slide 8: Conclusion
- Data privacy is no longer optional but essential for trust in digital systems.
- Countries that balance innovation with privacy will lead the next digital era.
