The Top 5 Privacy and Security Laws you Should Know

Privacy and security are more important than ever, especially with the recent barrage of cyber attacks on companies like Anthem, Premera and Sony which compromised confidential data of millions of customers

Privacy and security compliances are requirements that various organizations must follow to protect that same data. There are compliances that span across many industries – from government, to education, to eCommerce and retail.

Unfortunately, as you can probably tell from recent attacks, many of these compliances aren’t being fully embraced. But as cyber attacks continue to rise, we should expect stronger enforcement of such policies, as well as improvements within them to help organizations protect customer and company data.

You may have heard of a few compliances, such as HIPAA or PCI DSS. What do they mean? SysCloud, a company that helps protect customers’ Google Apps data, has created an infographic explaining 5 of the most popular privacy and security laws. You can take a look at it below.