Privacy in the United States: Overview | Practical Law

Privacy in the United States: Overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to privacy in the United States.

Privacy in the United States: Overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 9-574-3765 (Approx. 9 pages)

Privacy in the United States: Overview

by Ieuan Jolly, Linklaters, with Practical Law Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Law stated as of 24 Jan 2022USA (National/Federal)
A Q&A guide to privacy in the United States.
The Q&A guide gives a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles, including what national laws regulate the right to respect for private and family life and freedom of expression, to whom the rules apply and what privacy rights are granted and imposed. It also covers the jurisdictional scope of the privacy law rules and the remedies available to redress infringement.
To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Privacy Country Q&A tool.