Forced action

Consent is a voluntary agreement by an individual for their personal data processing, after being informed of its specific purposes and conditions.

Ensures transparent information and easy access for individuals to their personal data processing, with the right to obtain a copy in a clear and common format.

Consent should be specific, informed, unambiguous, cover all processing activities, and not inferred from silence or pre-ticked boxes, must be clear, concise and non-disruptive.

Requires personal data to be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

Legal basis for processing personal data are performance of contract, legal obligations compliance, protection of vital interests, controller's legitimate interests, and data subject's consent.

Valid consent conditions include being freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous, and the data subject should be able to withdraw it anytime.

Controllers must provide identity, contact details, processing purposes and legal basis, recipient information, retention period, and data subject rights when collecting personal data.

Specifies required information for data subjects when collecting personal data from other sources, including controller identity, processing purposes, personal data categories, recipients, and retention period.

Requires data controllers to implement appropriate measures to ensure data protection and to demonstrate compliance with GDPR.

Requires controllers and processors to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk.

Requires informed consent for the use of data storage and retrieval devices, unless they are strictly necessary for service provision, and mandates clear information provision for such use.

Requires website operators to obtain user consent before storing or accessing information on the user's device through cookies or similar technologies.

Outlines data processors' responsibilities, including implementing appropriate security measures, processing data based on controller instructions, and maintaining records of processing activities.

Users must give informed and unambiguous consent and receive clear information about cookies, including processing purposes and data controller identity, according to the law.

Gives individuals the right to object to the processing of their personal data in certain situations.

Establishes the principles of lawfulness, fairness, and transparency in the processing of personal data.

Related to transparency and information to the affected party, and it requires the controller to provide certain information to data subjects when collecting their personal data.

Outlines conditions for fines and penalties for non-compliance, including up to 4% of global annual revenue or €20 million, whichever is greater.

Prohibits the use of automated calling and communication systems for unsolicited promotional purposes, except with the prior consent of the data subject or for legitimate interest of the data controller.

Empowers supervisory authorities to carry out investigations and order controllers and processors to comply with the regulation.

Provides definitions of various terms used in the Privacy and Electronic Communications

Regulates the use of electronic communications for direct marketing purposes, including requirements for consent, opt-out options, and cookie disclosure.

Mandates that data protection must be incorporated into the design of systems, and that privacy must be a default setting for all data processing activities.

Grants individuals the right to access their personal data and receive information on how it is processed.

Grants individuals the right to have their personal data erased under certain circumstances.

Covers various aspects of consumer transactions, including the sale of goods and services, digital content, unfair contract terms, and remedies for faulty goods.

Outlines the appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for certain organizations.

Requires the appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in certain circumstances.

Mentions certification bodies as a potential entity to provide accreditation and certification for data protection compliance.

Prohibits unsolicited electronic marketing communication without prior consent, except in certain circumstances.

Outlines the rules and restrictions surrounding the processing of sensitive personal data.

Prevents dishonest or misleading actions involving the gathering, utilization, and/or exposure of children's personal information on the Internet

CFPA prohibits unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts and practices when offering or providing consumer financial products or services.

Requires disclosures for consumer financial products or services to be clear, easily understandable, and provided in a format that can be retained by the consumer.

Outlines various unfair or deceptive trade practices, including misrepresenting goods or services, falsely claiming affiliations, quality, or characteristics, and using innuendo to mislead

Prohibits deceptive acts or practices that misrepresent or omit material facts.

Requires companies to obtain consumer's consent before charging their credit or debit cards for goods or services offered through a "negative option feature."

Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful.

Prohibits unfair and unlawful business practices that deceive or mislead consumers in California.

Prohibits deceptive practices, fraud, and misrepresentations in the sale or advertisement of merchandise.

Empowers the Bundeskartellamt to designate influential undertakings vital for competition across markets, enforcing regulations to prevent unfair practices and periodically reviewing its impact.