The NHPA will implement an opt-out mechanism, which means that businesses can only make use of your data with your explicit consent. It also requires transparency on how companies use your data, a right to opt out of sharing your personal information with third parties, and penalties for non-compliance. This law, like the GDPR, also prohibits discrimination against people who exercise their privacy rights–that is, a company should not charge more to safeguard your privacy, or offer discounts for data sharing.

Government Protection Law

Federal laws provide various types of protection for the government. These include:

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 44 U.S.C. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides you with the right to access records held by federal agencies. The Privacy Act of www.mcalisterhallam.com/2023/06/07/government-protection-law 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552) ensures your privacy by the adoption of procedures that govern the collection, maintenance and dissemination of personal information by federal agencies.

The New York State Personal Privacy Protection Law (Public Officers Law Article 6-A sections 91-99) recognizes the privacy concerns of the public and limits the government’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal information. It also prohibits state agencies from using “secret files” and prohibits the disclosure of personal information without consent.

Whistleblowers are crucial to keeping our government honest. Federal law protects federal contractors and grantees as well as subcontractors and subgrantees from retaliation for reporting fraud, waste, or abuse in federal contracts or grants.