The IAPP published this infographic that puts recent data initiatives in the European Union in context. Read More

Actions and statements by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission this year have made it clear the commission intends to use its rulemaking authority under Section 18 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. §57a, to formulate rules prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. This infographic outlines the key rulemaking steps. Read More

The following infographics show the rapid growth of state-level privacy initiatives over this short period and offer links to bills by year to provide historical context. Read More

The IAPP created a timeline of the key dates from the comprehensive data privacy laws in California, Virginia and Colorado. This tool is for informational purposes and is not legal advice. Particular dates and deadlines should always be verified. Read More

As privacy pros look toward the future, the GDPR’s influence looms large. For privacy pros looking back over the past three years, it is clear that policymakers, companies, and regulators have zeroed in on the importance of privacy to businesses, citizens, and societies. These statistics point to the GDPR’s tangible impact. Read More

Published: August 2020 Click To View (PDF) Privacy engineering is a rapidly growing field in our increasingly data driven world. This infographic offers advice on how to jump start a career in this dynamic profession. It offers tips for pursuing a cross-disciplinary education, searching for career opportunities beyond Big Tech, writing about privacy issues, networking with other professionals, becoming an expert in your own privacy, earning privacy credentials, staying informed about privacy... Read More

Published: July 2020 Click To View (PDF)   Click To View (JPG) The Court of Justice of the European Union declared the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield arrangement is invalid. However, it did uphold the validity of standard contractual clauses, with a caveat: the third country to which EU data is transferred must have protections in place, particularly around access by public authorities and the ability for EU citizens to have legal redress. ... Read More

Published: May 2020 Click To View (PDF)   Click To View (PNG) The IAPP released a series of infographics as the California Consumer Privacy Act enforcement begins July 1. The infographics highlight the civil penalties companies can face under the CCPA, and based on a survey conducted in partnership with FairWarning, 50% of IT and privacy professionals have reported one or more data breaches, and 67% has documented at least one privacy incident in the past three years. To view the CCPA Litiga... Read More

The IAPP created an infographic outlining the 10 most-impactful provisions of the California Privacy Rights Act ballot initiative. The infographic gives a snapshot of the potential implications stemming from the CPRA being passed and entering into force January 2023. New provisions on sensitive data, the creation of an independent regulator and expanded breach liability are among the top impacts in play. Read More

Published: April 2020 Click To View (PDF) The IAPP created an infographic outlining the privacy-related questions surrounding COVID-19 testing and health monitoring. As economies reopen, the scope and scale of health data collection, use and sharing will only increase. Employers and businesses are conducting testing, temperature checks and health screenings. This data collection raises novel privacy issues because of its scale, the non-traditional methods and reasons for its collection, and ... Read More

This infographic breaks down the major topics related to COVID-19 and privacy, while connecting back to the IAPP Resource Center to help you locate tools, guidance and information to help you meet these complex challenges. Read More

Published: September 2020 Click To View (PDF)  Click To View (PNG) To comply with the CCPA, action is needed now. Follow the path in this infographic to make sure your organization is ready and to avoid the pitfalls of CCPA noncompliance. ... Read More

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's fine of Facebook for $5 billion is the largest ever global enforcement fine for privacy violations to date, and according to the IAPP Westin Research Center, is more than twice the total number of global privacy and data security regulatory fines in history. This infographic compares the fine of Facebook to other global enforcement fines for privacy violations to date. Read More

Check out this IAPP infographic to learn about GDPR's first year in numbers. Read More

Take a look at this IAPP infographic to learn more about where to focus your efforts in the case of a “no deal” Brexit. Read More

Published: October 2018 Click To View (PDF) This flowchart describes the duties imposed on attorneys by the Model Rules of Professional Conduct following a data breach or cyberattack in which client information was compromised. It provides a stepwise process for attorneys to follow after the attack. The chart is based on the guidance published by the American Bar Association in Formal Opinion 483. Attorneys’ duties of competence, confidence, and to keep the client reasonably informed impose ... Read More

The IAPP published this chart outlining how the CCPA creates specific transparency obligations relating to collected and sold personal information. Read More

Published: July 2018 Click To View (PDF) Click To View (PNG) The IAPP has created this infographic to help you determine what kinds of activities are more likely to trigger a mandatory data protection impact assessment under the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Print it out for a quick reference when determining how to move forward with a business activity that involves personal information of individuals in the EU. ... Read More

Published: May 2018 Click To View (PDF) Click To View (PNG) The IAPP published this infographic, to highlight what regulators expected to occur when the EU General Data Protection Regulation was enacted in May 2018. ... Read More

Published: April 2018 Click To View (PDF) Click To View (PNG) European Supervisory Authorities have shed light on their initial enforcement priorities. Take a look at this IAPP infographic to learn more about where to focus your efforts to be on the right side of regulators. ... Read More

This infographic from the IAPP offers ideas on how to increase your knowledge, visibility and marketability as you get started with a career in privacy law. Read More

Published: August 2016 Click To View This chart consolidates the GDPR’s enforcement provisions, illustrating how supervisory authorities may pursue complaints administratively. ... Read More

Published: March 2016 Click To View (PDF)  Click To View (PNG) This infographic outlines the findings of the IAPP-TRUSTe How IT and Infosec Value Privacy report. The IAPP and TRUSTe released a full report, "How IT and Infosec Value Privacy", which can be accessed here. ... Read More

Published: June 2015 Click To View (PDF) In the midst of the public debate around the lingering gender gap in places like Fortune 1000 C-suite positions and the technology industry, our 2015 IAPP Salary Survey results show that, in privacy and data governance, women occupy similarly senior positions and earn roughly as much as men. This infographic gives you the full breakdown. ... Read More

Published: November 2014 Click To View (PNG) This poster was created by an IAPP member as a study aid for the CIPP/E exam. It is intended as a quick reference to the EU Directive. ... Read More