What is the meaning of FADP, GDPR, CCPA, PECR, PIPL, and LGPD?

These abbreviations stand for various data protection laws and regulations that are in effect in different parts of the world. Here is a brief explanation of each of them:

FADP

The “Data Protection Act” (FADP) is a Swiss federal law that regulates the protection of personal data. It applies to both private and public entities that process data from individuals.

GDPR

The “General Data Protection Regulation” (GDPR) is a regulation of the European Union that governs the protection of personal data in EU member states. It has been in effect since May 2018 and has far-reaching implications for anyone processing data of EU citizens.

CCPA

The “California Consumer Privacy Act” (CCPA) is a data protection law in the US state of California that has been in effect since January 2020. It gives consumers more control over the personal information that someone collects about them.

PECR

The “Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations” (PECR) are a set of laws in the United Kingdom that regulate electronic communications. They complement the data protection laws of the United Kingdom and are closely linked to the GDPR.

PIPL

The “Personal Information Protection Law” (PIPL) is a Chinese law on the protection of personal data that came into effect in November 2021. It is one of the strictest data protection laws in China and regulates the collection, processing, and protection of personal data.

LGPD

The “Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados” (LGPD) is the Brazilian data protection law that came into effect in September 2020. It is similar to the GDPR in many aspects and regulates the processing of personal data in Brazil.