As of June 2024, 81 percent of internet users in China were aware of the country's privacy law, the draft Personal Data Protection Bill, thus leading among respondents from other countries. Internet users from France ranked second regarding privacy laws awareness, with roughly 73 percent. Mexico followed, with 66 percent of the respondents stating they knew of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). On average, 53 percent of respondents across all surveyed countries were aware of their local privacy laws.

As of January 2025, The European Union (EU) had three fully operating and one upcoming law regarding online privacy and the usage of digital technologies. The first one, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), was enacted in May 2018. The second law became effective on February 17, 2024, and is called the Digital Services Act (DSA). In March 2024, another law protecting consumer privacy, the Digital Markets Act, was enacted. The latest regulation adopted by the European Union (EU) is called the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which became active in December 2024.

This statistic ranks the share of internet users worldwide who are aware of their country's data protection and privacy rules as of February 2019, sorted by country. During the survey period, 59 percent of respondents in Germany were very or somewhat aware of their domestic data protection and privacy rules.

This tool lists the Data-Subject rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).It has 2 main objectives:1. To make a contribution to the knowledge of GDPR Data-subject rights using an original methodology.2. To provide GDPR controllers and processors with a general overview of data-subject rights. This includes: their meaning; who can exercice them; how to handle them; a legal framework; relevant caselaw and restrictions on rights.File formats available:ExcelPDFLanguages available:EnglishSpanish

Data Protection Market was valued at USD 139.3 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 463.66 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 16.22% from 2024 to 2031.

Data Protection Market: Definition/ Overview

Data protection is the installation of safeguards and steps to protect sensitive information against unauthorized access, disclosure, change, or destruction. It entails developing rules, procedures, and technology to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. The fundamental purpose of data protection is to protect people’s personal information and corporate data assets.

Furthermore, data protection is widely used in a range of industries, including healthcare, banking, and technology, where safeguarding the privacy and security of sensitive information is critical. Effective data protection is critical in today’s linked digital landscape to reduce the potential effects of data breaches while also protecting individuals’ privacy rights.

Attitudes of companies towards data protection issues. Measures of data protection. Topics: assessment of the level of protection of the national Data Protection Law for citizens as sufficient; familiarity with the provisions of the national Data Protection Law; attitude towards selected statements on the requirements of the data protection law: necessary, too strict, only necessary for certain sectors of activity; attitude towards the following statements: sufficient harmonization of the member states’ data protection laws to consider that personal data can be moved freely within the EU, data protection law in the own country is applied more strictly than in other member states; suitability of existing legislation on data protection with regard to the increasing exchange of personal data; use of Privacy Enhancing Technologies in the company; transfer of personal data via the internet; measures taken to enhance security of data transfer; transfer of personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area; type of transferred data; used means of transferring personal data; awareness of the term ´standard contractual clauses´ with regard to personal data transfer to countries outside the European Economic Area; regular contact of the company with national data protection authority; reasons for contact: notifications, asking for guidances, complaints against company, inspections, other reasons; maintenance and update of privacy policy notices by the company; monitoring of the examination of policy notes by the public; approximate number of requests for access to personal data received in 2006; complaints from people whose personal data are being currently processed; preferred actions to improve the implementation of the legal framework on data protection; attitude towards selected measures to fight international terrorism: monitor telephone calls, monitor internet use, monitor credit card use, monitor flight passenger data. Demography: position of respondent at the company; information about the company (limited to activities in the own country): number of employees, independent or part of national or international group; company sector. Additionally coded was: respondent ID; language of the interview; date of interview; time of the beginning of the interview; duration of the interview; country; weighting factor. Beurteilung des Datenschutzes in Unternehmen durch Datenschutzbeauftragte in Betrieben. Themen: Einschätzung der Qualität des nationalen Datenschutzes; Selbsteinschätzung der Kenntnis der Datenschutzbestimmungen im eigenen Land; Einstellung zum Datenschutzgesetz (Skala: Wahrung der Grundrechte durch Datenschutzgesetze, Striktheit und Notwendigkeit des Datenschutzgesetzes, Harmonisierung der Datenschutzgesetze innerhalb Europas, Einschätzung der Auslegung des Datenschutzgesetzes im eigenen Land im Vergleich zu anderen EU-Mitgliedsstaaten); Einschätzung der Angemessenheit bestehender Gesetze zum Datenschutz angesichts des steigenden Datentransfers persönlicher Informationen über das Internet; Nutzung von Technologien (privacy enhancing technologies) zum Schutz von Datenbanken im Unternehmen; Maßnahmen zur Erhöhung der Sicherheit des Datentransfers; Transfer persönlicher Daten über das Internet durch das Unternehmen in Staaten außerhalb der EU und Art dieser Daten (Personaldaten, Kundendaten, Informationsverkauf); genutztes Medium zum personenbezogenen Datentransfer; Kenntnis des Ausdrucks ´Standardvertragsklauseln´ in Bezug auf die Übermittlung personenbezogener Daten; Kontakt des Unternehmens mit der nationalen Datenschutzbehörde und Gründe für diesen Kontakt; Veröffentlichung regelmäßiger Mitteilungen zur Datenschutzpolitik des Unternehmens; Überwachung der Öffentlichkeitsrezeption dieser Mitteilungen; geschätzte Zahl der Anfragen an das Unternehmen auf Zugang zur Datenbasis im Jahr 2006; eingegangene Datenschutzbeschwerden im Unternehmen; wichtigste Verbesserungsvorschläge für das Datenschutzgesetz: mehr Klarheit über die Umsetzungspraxis der Datenschutzbestimmungen, besseres Gleichgewicht zwischen dem Recht auf Datenschutz und der Informationsfreiheit, internationale Angleichung der nationalen Datenschutzregelungen, stärker abgestimmte Sicherheitsvorkehrungen sowie spezielle Datenschutzregelungen für jeden Sektor; Einstellung zu einer Reduzierung des Datenschutzes mit dem Argument der Terrorismusbekämpfung (Überwachung von Telefongesprächen, Internetnutzung, Kreditkartennutzung und Flugpassagierdaten, Split: Präsentation der Ablehnungskategorie bzw. der Zustimmungskategorie an erster bzw. an letzter Stelle der Antwortvorlagen). Demographie: Position des Befragten im Unternehmen; Angaben zum Unternehmen (beschränkt auf Unternehmensaktivitäten im eigenen Land): Anzahl der Mitarbeiter, unabhängig oder Teil eines nationalen oder internationalen Konzerns; Branche. Zusätzlich verkodet wurde: Befragten-ID; Interviewsprache; Interviewdatum; Interviewdauer (Interviewbeginn und Interviewende); Gewichtungsfaktor.

This dataset is about book subjects and is filtered where the books is Regulating online behavioural advertising through data protection law, featuring 10 columns including authors, average publication date, book publishers, book subject, and books. The preview is ordered by number of books (descending).

As of the end of 2024, multiple laws protecting children's online privacy were active. Some of these rules have come a long way. Being introduced in the 1980s, 1990s, Australia's Privacy Act and Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), need modifications to respond to the recent technology developments. The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Digital Services Act (DSA) highlight the protection of children's online rights.

This dataset is about book subjects and is filtered where the books is Information rights : a practitioner's guide to data protection, freedom of information and other information rights, featuring 10 columns including authors, average publication date, book publishers, book subject, and books. The preview is ordered by number of books (descending).

The global GDPR services market size reached USD 3.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 16.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 20.05% during 2025-2033. The market is experiencing steady growth driven by the rising frequency and severity of data breaches and cybersecurity incidents, increasing consumer awareness about data privacy rights to protect their personal information, and stringent data protection regulations worldwide.

How Software Industry Specifies Requirements Compliant with Data Protection Laws: a survey-based study

This dataset is about books and is filtered where the book is Cyber security, privacy and data protection in EU law : a law, policy and technology analysis, featuring 7 columns including author, BNB id, book, book publisher, and ISBN. The preview is ordered by publication date (descending).

The global data privacy consulting services market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing regulatory scrutiny, escalating data breaches, and the expanding adoption of digital technologies across various sectors. The market size in 2025 is estimated at $7.95 billion (based on the provided value of 7946.5 million). While the precise CAGR is not provided, considering the industry's growth trajectory and factors like the expanding scope of GDPR, CCPA, and other data privacy regulations globally, a conservative estimate would place the CAGR between 10% and 15% for the forecast period (2025-2033). This growth is fueled by rising demand for data privacy compliance consulting and managed services across sectors like consumer electronics, IT, and automotive. Companies are increasingly seeking expert guidance to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and mitigate the risks associated with data breaches and non-compliance. The market segmentation reveals a strong demand across various application areas. The IT sector, followed closely by consumer electronics and automotive, are major contributors due to their extensive data processing activities and increased vulnerability to cyber threats. The data privacy managed services segment is projected to exhibit faster growth compared to the consulting segment, as organizations are increasingly adopting proactive approaches to maintain continuous data protection. Geographical distribution shows strong growth in North America and Europe, reflecting the early adoption of stringent data protection laws and robust data-driven economies. However, emerging markets in Asia-Pacific are also exhibiting significant potential for future growth, driven by rising digitalization and increasing awareness of data privacy concerns. Key players like IBM, PwC, and EY are leveraging their established expertise and global reach to dominate the market, while smaller specialized firms cater to niche requirements. The market’s sustained growth hinges on the continuous evolution of data privacy regulations, evolving cyber threats, and increasing consumer awareness of data protection rights.

The Enterprise-DRM (Digital Rights Management) and Information Rights Management (IRM) market, valued at $2648.4 million in 2025, is poised for significant growth. Driven by increasing concerns about data breaches, stricter regulatory compliance mandates (like GDPR and CCPA), and the rising adoption of cloud-based solutions and remote work models, the market is experiencing a surge in demand for robust DRM and IRM solutions. The diverse segments, encompassing applications across PCs, mobile devices, TVs, and other platforms, along with various content types like videos, software, documents, and OTT content, contribute to this market's expansive nature. Key players like Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Adobe are leading the charge, constantly innovating to provide comprehensive security and control over sensitive information. The growth is further fueled by the expanding adoption of advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning for enhanced threat detection and proactive protection. This trend toward sophisticated DRM and IRM systems reflects a growing awareness among enterprises of the vital need to secure intellectual property and sensitive data. The market's growth trajectory will likely see a continued upward trend over the forecast period (2025-2033). While specific CAGR figures are unavailable, considering the industry's growth drivers and the expanding adoption of digital technologies, a conservative estimate places the annual growth rate at a minimum of 8%. This robust expansion is underpinned by ongoing technological advancements in encryption, access control, and data usage monitoring. Geographical expansion, particularly in rapidly developing economies in Asia-Pacific and other regions, will further fuel market expansion. However, factors such as the complexity of implementation and high initial investment costs could pose challenges to broader adoption. Nevertheless, the escalating risks associated with data breaches and regulatory non-compliance are likely to outweigh these restraints, driving sustained growth in the Enterprise-DRM and IRM market.

As of January 2025, the United States had several federal laws dedicated to data privacy of its citizens. Each of them, though, covers one or a few specific areas of data privacy. The Privacy Act of 1974 controls the data collection and use by federal agencies and was enacted in September 1975. The law regulating data privacy in the healthcare industry, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), was enacted on August 21, 1996. The U.S. federal law protecting the data privacy of individuals under 13 has been active since 1998. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), effective since November 1999, protects individuals' financial information privacy. Additionally, several states have developed and implemented online data privacy laws.

Attitudes of companies towards data protection issues. Measures of data protection. Topics: assessment of the level of protection of the national Data Protection Law for citizens as sufficient; attitude towards selected statements on the requirements of the data protection law: necessary, too strict, only necessary for certain sectors of activity; attitude towards the following statements: sufficient harmonization of the member states’ data protection laws to consider that personal data can be moved freely within the EU, data protection law in the own country is applied more strictly than in other member states; suitability of existing legislation on data protection with regard to the increasing exchange of personal data; use of Privacy Enhancing Technologies in the company; transfer of personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area; type of transferred data; reasons why provisions and requirements of the national data protection law are not respected by some controllers; availability of the following information to the data subject: identity of data controller or its representative, address of the person responsible for data protection matters within the organisation, purpose of the collected data, recipients of the data, (non-)obligation of replying and possible consequences, existence of the right to access and the right to rectify the data concerning the data subjects, possible transfer of data to non-EU countries, indication whether recipient country provides adequate level of data protection; attitude towards the following issues: information of data subjects on the purpose of processing before the collection of personal data, deletion of data if no longer needed, lax compliance of companies with data protection law as there are only few complaints, responding to requests from individuals wanting to access their data involves important effort for companies; approximate number of requests for access to personal data received in 2002; complaints from people whose personal data are being currently processed; preferred actions to improve the implementation of the legal framework on data protection; attitude towards intrusions by authorities in personal databases in order to fight international terrorism. Demography: position of respondent at the company; information about the company (limited to activities in the own country): number of employees, independent or part of national or international group; company sector. Additionally coded was: interview ID; interviewer ID; language of the interview; duration of the interview; SIC-Code; weighting factor. Beurteilung des Datenschutzes in Unternehmen durch Datenschutzbeauftragte in Betrieben. Themen: Einschätzung des Ausmaßes des Datenschutzes durch die nationale Gesetzgebung; Einstellung zum Datenschutzgesetz als Garanten für Verbraucherschutz und zur Sicherung der bürgerlichen Grundrechte; Einstellung zur Striktheit des Datenschutzgesetzes; Nützlichkeit des Datenschutzgesetzes für alle oder nur für bestimmte Tätigkeitsbereiche; Einschätzung der Harmonisierung der Datenschutzgesetze in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten; Einschätzung der Auslegung des Datenschutzgesetzes im eigenen Land im Vergleich zu anderen EU-Mitgliedsstaaten; Einschätzung der Angemessenheit bestehender Gesetze zum Datenschutz angesichts des steigenden Austausches von persönlichen Informationen über das Internet; Nutzung von Technologien zum Schutz von Datenbasen im Unternehmen; Transferieren persönlicher Daten durch das Unternehmen in Staaten außerhalb der EU und Art dieser Daten (Personaldaten, Kundendaten, Informationsverkauf); Gründe für mangelnde Aktivität des Datenschutzbeauftragten: fehlendes Wissen über die Datenschutzgesetze, Anpassung an neue Datenschutzgesetze ist zu zeitraubend, zu wenig Kontrollen durch den Staat, fehlende Flexibilität des Datenschutzgesetzes; Einstellung zur Offenlegung von Informationen, die für die Betroffenen einsehbar sein sollten: Identität des Datenschutzbeauftragten oder seines Stellvertreters, Adresse einer für Datenschutzbelange verantwortlichen Person im Unternehmen, Zweck der Sammlung von Daten, Empfänger der Daten, Bestehen einer Teilnahmepflicht und die Konsequenzen eines Pflichtverstoßes, Zugangsrecht und Recht auf Korrektur der eigenen Daten, mögliche Transfers in Nicht-EU-Staaten und Informationen über das dortige Niveau des Datenschutzes; Einschätzung des Verhaltens der Unternehmen im eigenen Land hinsichtlich der Handhabung des Datenschutzes bezüglich Datensammlung, Datenlöschung, der Bereitschaft, das Datenschutzgesetz in vollem Umfang zu achten sowie hinsichtlich des erforderlichen Aufwands, berechtigten Personen auf Anfrage den Zugang zur Datenbasis zu ermöglichen; geschätzte Zahl der Anfragen an das Unternehmen auf Zugang zur Datenbasis im gesamten Jahr 2002; eingegangene Datenschutzbeschwerden im Unternehmen; wichtigste Verbesserungsvorschläge für das Datenschutzgesetz: mehr Klarheit über die Umsetzungspraxis des Gesetzes, besseres Ausbalancieren von Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit, Angleichung der nationalen Gesetze, Harmonisierung der Sicherheitsvorkehrungen sowie spezielle Datenschutzregelungen in allen Sektoren; Einstellung zu einer Rechtfertigung der Reduzierung des Datenschutzes durch das Argument der Terrorismusbekämpfung. Demographie: Position des Befragten im Unternehmen; Angaben zum Unternehmen (beschränkt auf Unternehmensaktivitäten im eigenen Land): Anzahl der Mitarbeiter, unabhängig oder Teil eines nationalen oder internationalen Konzerns; Branche. Zusätzlich verkodet wurde: Interviewnummer; Interviewer-ID; Interviewsprache; Interviewdauer (Interviewbeginn und Interviewende); SIC-Code; Gewichtungsfaktor.

GDPR Solutions Market size is growing at a faster pace with substantial growth rates over the last few years and is estimated that the market will grow significantly in the forecasted period i.e. 2021 to 2028.

Global GDPR Solutions Market Drivers

The market drivers for the GDPR Solutions Market can be influenced by various factors. These may include:

Growing Concerns About Data Privacy: In order to ensure compliance with data protection requirements, there is an increased need for GDPR solutions due to growing consumer and company awareness of data privacy.
Tight Regulating Guidelines: Organizations are compelled to provide comprehensive solutions in order to avoid significant fines and legal penalties resulting from the global application of GDPR and related data protection legislation.
An increase in cybersecurity threats and data breaches: In order to safeguard personal data and uphold customer confidence, businesses must adopt strong GDPR solutions due to the growing frequency and complexity of data breaches.
Cloud adoption and digital transformation: The requirement for GDPR solutions to manage and safeguard data across multiple platforms and environments has increased due to the broad adoption of cloud services and digital transformation projects.
Demands for Control and Transparency of Data: Organizations are being forced to implement GDPR solutions that offer procedures for data access, correction, and deletion as a result of consumer demands for increased transparency and control over their personal data.
Extending the Range of Data Processing and Collection:The deployment of GDPR solutions is required to secure data privacy and compliance due to the exponential development in data collecting and processing activities driven by technologies such as IoT, AI, and big data analytics.
Managing Reputational Risk: Businesses are adopting GDPR solutions at a faster rate as they realize how crucial it is to preserve their reputation by proving that they are compliant.
The necessity of effective data management techniques: GDPR solutions facilitate the streamlining of an organization’s data management procedures while guaranteeing that data is correctly classified, preserved, and safeguarded in compliance with legal requirements.
Globalization of Enterprises: Businesses must abide by numerous data protection laws, including GDPR, as they grow internationally. This has increased demand for all-inclusive GDPR solutions that meet different regulatory needs.
Technological Progress: Advances in GDPR solutions, such AI-driven analytics, automated compliance tools, and sophisticated encryption technologies, are increasing the efficacy and efficiency of data security initiatives and driving market expansion.

Canada’s obligations under the North American Free Trade Agreement and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights require the granting of protection for undisclosed test or other data necessary to determine the safety and effectiveness of a pharmaceutical product which utilizes a new chemical entity, the origination of which involved considerable effort.

Data Privacy Management Software Tools Market size was valued at USD 1.05 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.82 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 13.80% from 2024 to 2031.

Global Data Privacy Management Software Tools Market Drivers

Tighter Privacy Laws: The adoption of strong data privacy management tools has become necessary as a result of the introduction and enforcement of stricter data privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, and other similar regulations globally. Organisations are compelled to invest in complete data privacy solutions by these requirements, which levy steep fines for noncompliance.

Global Regulatory Expansion: New and updated privacy regulations are being introduced by nations all over the world. Multinational corporations must implement scalable privacy management solutions that can handle compliance across several jurisdictions in light of the worldwide trend towards tougher data privacy rules.