Some Key Compliance Regulations Shaping 2025

Data security compliance isn’t a one-size-fits-all mandate. Instead, the requirements you must follow depend on your industry, customer base, and geographic footprint. While the exact laws and regulations applicable to your particular business may vary, the following are a few key regulations that should be explored:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Applies to any business handling EU citizen data. Requires explicit consent for data collection, breach notifications within 72 hours, and appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) if processing large volumes. Penalties can reach €20 million or 4% of global revenue.
CCPA/CPRA (California Privacy Rights Act): Grants Californians rights to access, delete, and opt out of data sales. Similar to the GDPR, the CCPA affects any company that does business in California and meets certain revenue or data collection thresholds.
State-Level Laws (U.S.): Many states like Delaware (DPDPA), Iowa (ICDPA), and Maryland (MODPA) now enforce stricter rules on data minimization, consumer rights, and data protection. Make sure to review the state law or laws applicable to your organization.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS): If your business handles credit card transactions, PCI-DSS requires you to implement firewalls, encryption, and regular vulnerability testing to protect cardholder data.