The Rules Behind Cybersecurity: Why Legal Regulations, Investigations, and Compliance Matter
What Are Legal Regulations? Legal regulations are official rules made by the government that tell businesses and organizations how they must handle sensitive information, like your personal details, financial information, or health records. Some famous examples are: GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) — a law in Europe that protects personal data. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) — protects your health information in the U.S. PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) — protects your credit card information when you buy something. These laws force companies to be careful. If they lose your data or fail to protect it, they can get fined millions of dollars or sued. What Is Compliance? Compliance simply means following the rules: If a company follows the security rules and protects your data correctly, it is “in compliance.” If it doesn’t, it is “out o...
