Legislation (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

Legislation like GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) are laws that protect individuals' personal information. GDPR, implemented in Europe, gives people control over their data, ensuring companies handle it responsibly and transparently. HIPAA, in the U.S., safeguards health information, restricting how healthcare organizations can share patient data. Both laws aim to enhance privacy and security, setting standards for how organizations must manage sensitive information to protect individual rights and prevent misuse. They underscore the importance of confidentiality in our increasingly interconnected world.