Data leakage prevention (DLP) is governed by a combination of laws, regulations, and industry standards aimed at protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or theft. These laws vary by country and industry but generally share common principles.
Key Laws and Regulations:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – Applies to organizations handling personal data of EU citizens. Requires measures to prevent data breaches, including DLP policies. Non-compliance can result in fines up to €20 million or 4% of global revenue.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – Grants California residents rights over their personal data and mandates businesses to implement reasonable security practices to prevent leaks.
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) – Requires healthcare organizations in the U.S. to protect patient data with DLP measures to avoid breaches.
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) – Mandates DLP controls for organizations processing credit card transactions to secure cardholder data.
Examples of DLP in Practice:
- A financial institution uses DLP software to monitor employee emails and block sensitive customer data from being sent externally.
- A healthcare provider encrypts patient records and restricts access via role-based permissions to comply with HIPAA.
For cloud-based DLP, Tencent Cloud offers solutions like Data Security Center, which provides real-time monitoring, encryption, and access control to prevent data leaks in multi-cloud environments. It also supports compliance with major regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.