Privacy Laws and Regulations

Privacy laws manage how personally identifiable information, personal healthcare information, and financial data are stored and used by governments, organizations, and individuals. These laws vary by country, region, and state, but generally share similarities in rights, obligations, and enforcement.

If you collect, store, or use information subject to privacy regulations, you must take steps to protect that information based on the location of the individual. For instance, collecting personal data from the EU requires compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Collecting data from California necessitates compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) if you're subject to it.

How To Use This Guide

Privacy regulations are constantly evolving, and we acknowledge their complexity. DutchTexan aims to assist our account holders in staying compliant with these laws. While we strive for compliance, account holders must also ensure their compliance.

This guide does not cover all applicable privacy laws and regulations. It serves as a resource to help you utilize the DutchTexan Platform in compliance with privacy requirements. However, this document does not constitute legal advice nor guarantee compliance.

DISCLAIMER: DutchTexan is not a licensed legal advisor and cannot provide legal advice or interpret laws for you. Please consult your own legal counsel. This document should not be used as legal advice.

Data Roles

Privacy laws impose various obligations based on whether you are a controller or a processor of personal data.

A controller decides to process personal data and determines the processing basis and methods. Controllers have specific obligations regarding personal data, which should be understood before data collection.

A processor acts on behalf of a controller, processing data following the controller's instructions without making independent decisions.

When using the DutchTexan Platform, you act as a controller. You manage the data you upload, its usage, and justification. You must ensure a legal basis for data processing and avoid retaining data longer than necessary.

Understand your obligations as a controller and update your systems to allow lawful data transfers to DutchTexan. Consult your legal counsel to fully comprehend these obligations. Meanwhile, use the checklist below to start your compliance journey!

Controller Checklist

DutchTexan provides tools to help ensure compliance with privacy laws. Below are recommended steps for compliance within and outside of your DutchTexan Platform account. Remember, these are suggestions, not legal interpretations. Consult your lawyer for specific guidance.

This checklist covers general privacy laws, emphasizing GDPR's stringent requirements. As privacy laws evolve, this list may become outdated. We recommend consulting your lawyer to ensure compliance. Feedback on improving the DutchTexan Platform for compliance is welcome!