Industry standards for data security compliance ensure organizations protect sensitive data and meet legal/regulatory requirements. Key standards include:
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – EU regulation for personal data protection. Requires data minimization, user consent, and breach notifications. Example: A European e-commerce platform must encrypt customer data and report breaches within 72 hours.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) – US standard for healthcare data. Mandates encryption, access controls, and audit trails for protected health information (PHI). Example: A hospital uses role-based access to limit PHI visibility to authorized staff.
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) – Global standard for payment card data. Requires firewalls, encryption, and regular security testing. Example: An online payment processor must tokenize card data and conduct quarterly vulnerability scans.
ISO/IEC 27001 – International standard for information security management. Covers risk assessment, policies, and controls. Example: A financial firm implements ISO 27001 to safeguard client data with access logs and incident response plans.
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) – US state law for consumer data rights. Grants users access, deletion, and opt-out rights. Example: A mobile app must provide a privacy dashboard for California users to manage data preferences.
For cloud-based compliance, Tencent Cloud offers services like Tencent Cloud Data Security Center (for encryption and access control) and Tencent Cloud Compliance Solutions (pre-configured for GDPR, HIPAA, etc.), helping businesses meet regulatory requirements efficiently.