Reviewed 27 October 2026

65 laws. 341 requirements. Nothing hidden.

For every law we audit, the requirements that matter for a website or app, the provision behind each one, and exactly how an audit covers it. Where a scan can't see something, we say so, so you know what to confirm yourself.

European Union EU

GDPR

7 checked · 3 ai review · 2 your answers · 5 you confirm

In force since 25 May 2018.

Applies to: Anyone established in the EU, or offering goods or services to, or monitoring, people in the EU (Art. 3).

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A lawful basis for every use of personal dataArt. 6AI review
A privacy notice at collection: identity and contact, purposes and legal basis, recipients, retention, rights, right to complain, transfersArt. 12–14Checked
The notice names every service that receives visitors' dataArt. 13(1)(e)Checked
Consent is freely given, specific, informed and as easy to withdraw as to giveArt. 7Checked
Explicit consent (or another Art. 9 condition) for health and other special-category dataApplies if you handle special-category dataArt. 9Your answers
Parental consent for information-society services offered to children under 16 (or the national age, 13–16)Applies if children use the productArt. 8Your answers
People can access, correct, delete and port their data, and objectArt. 15–22Checked
No solely automated decisions with legal or similar effects without safeguardsArt. 22AI review
Security appropriate to the risk: encryption in transit, access control, no exposed secretsArt. 32Checked
Data protection by design and by default (collect only what's needed)Art. 25AI review
Written contracts with processors (hosting, analytics, email, AI providers)Art. 28You confirm
A record of processing activitiesApplies to 250+ staff, or processing that isn't occasionalArt. 30You confirm
Breach notification to the authority within 72 hours and a response planArt. 33–34Checked
A DPIA before high-risk processing (large-scale sensitive data, systematic monitoring, profiling)Art. 35You confirm
A DPO where core activities involve large-scale monitoring or special-category dataArt. 37You confirm
Transfers outside the EEA rely on adequacy (e.g. EU–US Data Privacy Framework), SCCs or another Chapter V toolArt. 44–49Checked
An EU representative if you have no EU establishmentApplies if not established in the EUArt. 27You confirm

ePrivacy Directive

4 checked · 1 ai review · 2 your answers

In force; applied through each member state's law (e.g. Germany's TDDDG, France's CNIL guidance).

Applies to: Anyone storing or reading information on EU users' devices, and anyone sending electronic marketing.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Prior consent before setting or reading non-essential cookies and similar storage (analytics, ads, replay)Art. 5(3)Checked
Rejecting is as easy as accepting, on the first layer of the banner (regulator guidance)Art. 5(3); EDPB 03/2022Checked
Trackers stay off after RejectArt. 5(3)Checked
Strictly necessary cookies are the only ones set before a choiceArt. 5(3)Checked
Cookie information: what each cookie does and how long it lastsArt. 5(3)AI review
Prior consent for marketing emails, with a soft opt-in only for existing customers and similar productsApplies if you send marketing emailsArt. 13Your answers
Every marketing email identifies the sender and has a free, working unsubscribeApplies if you send marketing emailsArt. 13(4)Your answers

EU AI Act

1 checked · 1 ai review · 1 your answers · 3 you confirm

Prohibitions since 2 Feb 2025; general-purpose AI duties since 2 Aug 2025; Art. 50 transparency since 2 Aug 2026 (machine-readable marking: grace to 2 Dec 2026 for systems already on the market). High-risk duties postponed by the Digital Omnibus (Reg. 2026/1744) to 2 Dec 2027 (Annex III) and 2 Aug 2028 (Annex I).

Applies to: Providers and deployers of AI systems used in the EU.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
People are told they are interacting with an AI system (chatbots, assistants), unless it's obviousApplies if the product uses AIArt. 50(1)Checked
AI-generated audio, image, video or text is marked as AI-generated in a machine-readable wayApplies if you provide generative AIArt. 50(2)AI review
Deepfakes and AI text published to inform the public are disclosedApplies if you deploy such contentArt. 50(4)You confirm
No prohibited practices (manipulative techniques, social scoring, emotion recognition at work or school, untargeted face scraping)Art. 5You confirm
Staff using AI have sufficient AI literacyArt. 4You confirm
High-risk uses (hiring, credit scoring, education, essential services) meet Chapter III dutiesApplies if AI is used for these decisions; from 2 Dec 2027Art. 6 & Annex IIIYour answers

Digital Services Act

1 ai review · 5 you confirm

Applies to all intermediary services since 17 Feb 2024. Micro and small enterprises are exempt from most online-platform duties (Art. 19), not from Art. 11–18.

Applies to: Intermediary services offered in the EU: hosting, online platforms and marketplaces (anything that stores or shares users' content).

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A single point of contact for authorities and one for users, published and easy to findApplies if users can post or store contentArt. 11–12You confirm
A legal representative in the EU if not established thereApplies if users can post or store contentArt. 13You confirm
Terms that explain content moderation, in plain languageApplies if users can post or store contentArt. 14You confirm
A notice-and-action mechanism for reporting illegal content, and statements of reasons for removalsApplies to hosting servicesArt. 16–17You confirm
Platforms: no dark patterns, ad transparency (who paid, why shown), no profiling-based ads to minorsApplies to online platforms above small-enterprise sizeArt. 25–28AI review
Marketplaces: trader traceability and information shown to consumersApplies to online marketplacesArt. 30–32You confirm

European Accessibility Act

2 checked · 1 ai review

Applies to services provided to consumers from 28 June 2025 (existing contracts until they end, at most 5 years). Microenterprises providing services are exempt.

Applies to: E-commerce, consumer banking, e-books, electronic communications, passenger transport and audiovisual access services for EU consumers.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
The service meets accessibility requirements, in practice WCAG 2.1 AA / EN 301 549 (alt text, labels, keyboard use, contrast)Applies to consumer services in scopeArt. 4 & Annex IChecked
Accessibility information is published: how the service meets the requirementsApplies to consumer services in scopeArt. 13(2) & Annex VChecked
A way to report accessibility problemsArt. 13AI review

Consumer Rights Directive

2 checked · 2 ai review · 1 you confirm

In force; amended by the Omnibus Directive 2019/2161.

Applies to: Traders selling to EU consumers at a distance (online).

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Before purchase: trader identity and address, total price with taxes, delivery, duration and cancellation of subscriptionsApplies if you sell to consumersArt. 6Checked
A 14-day right of withdrawal, and the model withdrawal form, unless an exception appliesApplies if you sell to consumersArt. 9–11Checked
The order button says "order with obligation to pay" or equivalentApplies if you sell to consumersArt. 8(2)AI review
Digital content: consent and acknowledgement before withdrawal rights are lostApplies to digital content and servicesArt. 16(m)You confirm
No pre-ticked boxes for extra paymentsApplies if you sell to consumersArt. 22AI review

United Kingdom UK

UK GDPR

5 checked · 2 ai review · 3 you confirm

In force; amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (main provisions from 5 Feb 2026; complaints procedure from 19 June 2026).

Applies to: Anyone established in the UK or targeting or monitoring people in the UK.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A lawful basis for each use; DUAA adds 'recognised legitimate interests' (no balancing test) for listed purposesArt. 6AI review
A privacy notice with identity, purposes and basis, recipients, retention, rights, complaints and transfersArt. 13–14Checked
People can access, correct and delete their data; searches for access requests must be reasonable and proportionateArt. 15–17Checked
A complaints procedure, with complaints acknowledged within 30 daysDPA 2018 s. 164A (DUAA)You confirm
Security appropriate to the riskArt. 32Checked
Breach notification to the ICO within 72 hoursArt. 33Checked
Automated decisions: significant decisions on special-category data need consent or another basis; others need safeguards (information, human review, contest)Art. 22A–22D (DUAA)AI review
International transfers: the destination's protection is 'not materially lower'Ch. V (DUAA)Checked
A UK representative if not established in the UKApplies if not established in the UKArt. 27You confirm
Pay the ICO data protection feeDP (Charges and Information) Regs 2018You confirm

Data Protection Act 2018

2 you confirm

In force; amended by DUAA 2025.

Applies to: Supplements UK GDPR (conditions for special-category data, exemptions, ICO powers).

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
An appropriate policy document when processing special-category data under Schedule 1 conditionsApplies if you handle special-category dataSch. 1 Part 4You confirm
Criminal-offence data only under a Schedule 1 conditions. 10–11You confirm

PECR

2 checked · 2 your answers

In force; DUAA 2025 added consent exemptions (from 5 Feb 2026) and raised fines to UK GDPR levels.

Applies to: Cookies and similar technologies, and electronic marketing, for UK users.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Consent before non-essential cookies; analytics used only for statistics may run without consent if users are told and can opt outReg. 6 (as amended)Checked
Advertising and session-replay cookies always need consentReg. 6Checked
Consent for marketing emails and texts to individuals (soft opt-in for customers; now also charities)Applies if you send marketing emailsReg. 22Your answers
Every marketing message identifies the sender and offers a simple opt-outApplies if you send marketing emailsReg. 22–23Your answers

Age Appropriate Design Code

1 ai review · 2 your answers · 2 you confirm

In force since 2 Sept 2021.

Applies to: Online services likely to be accessed by children under 18 in the UK.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Assess whether children are likely to use the service, and their ageStd 3Your answers
High privacy by default; geolocation and profiling off by defaultApplies if children use the productStd 7, 10, 12Your answers
No nudge techniques that weaken children's privacyApplies if children use the productStd 13AI review
Child-friendly privacy informationApplies if children use the productStd 4You confirm
A DPIA covering children's risksApplies if children use the productStd 2You confirm

Online Safety Act

1 your answers · 4 you confirm

Illegal-content duties from 17 Mar 2025; children's duties from 25 July 2025.

Applies to: User-to-user services (users can share content with each other) and search services with links to the UK.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
An illegal content risk assessment, kept up to dateApplies if users can share contents. 9You confirm
A children's access assessment; if children are likely to access, a children's risk assessmentApplies if users can share contents. 35–36, 11Your answers
Highly effective age assurance for pornographic or other primary priority contentApplies if such content is possibles. 12, 81You confirm
Easy ways to report content and complainApplies if users can share contents. 20–21You confirm
Terms of service that explain how users are protectedApplies if users can share contents. 10(5)You confirm

Switzerland CH

revFADP

6 checked · 2 you confirm

In force since 1 Sept 2023.

Applies to: Processing that has an effect in Switzerland, including by foreign companies.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Inform people at collection: identity and contact, purposes, recipients, countries data goes to and safeguardsArt. 19Checked
Cookies and trackers: inform users and let them refuse (opt-out), consent for sensitive profilingTCA Art. 45c; Art. 6Checked
Data security appropriate to the riskArt. 8Checked
Access and deletion/correction rights, answered within 30 daysArt. 25, 32Checked
Transfers abroad only to adequate countries or with safeguardsArt. 16–17Checked
Report breaches likely to cause high risk to the FDPIC as soon as possibleArt. 24Checked
A Swiss representative for foreign companies processing large volumes regularlyApplies if not established in SwitzerlandArt. 14You confirm
A record of processing activities (unless under 250 staff and low risk)Art. 12You confirm

United States (federal) US

FTC Act §5

5 checked · 1 ai review

In force. The 2024 'click-to-cancel' rule was vacated on 8 July 2025; ROSCA still applies.

Applies to: Most businesses dealing with US consumers.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
The privacy notice is accurate: it matches the data the product collects and the services it uses§5 (deception)Checked
Reasonable data security§5 (unfairness)Checked
Claims are truthful and substantiated (no unsupported 'guaranteed', '#1', health claims)§5; 16 CFR 255Checked
Endorsements and testimonials reflect real experience and disclose material connections; no fake reviews16 CFR 255; 16 CFR 465 (2024)AI review
AI claims are accurate and AI use isn't hidden where it mattersApplies if the product uses AI§5Checked
Subscriptions: clear terms before billing, express consent, simple cancellationApplies if you sell subscriptionsROSCA 15 U.S.C. §8403Checked

COPPA

3 your answers · 3 you confirm

Amended rule in force 23 June 2025; full compliance required from 22 April 2026.

Applies to: Services directed to children under 13, or with actual knowledge they collect from under-13s.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Verifiable parental consent before collecting children's personal informationApplies if children under 13 use the product16 CFR 312.5Your answers
Separate parental consent before disclosing children's data to third parties, including for targeted adsApplies if children under 13 use the product312.5(a)(2) (2025)Your answers
A notice naming the third parties (or categories) that receive children's dataApplies if children under 13 use the product312.4You confirm
A written data retention policy, published in the notice; delete when no longer neededApplies if children under 13 use the product312.10You confirm
A written information security program with annual risk assessmentsApplies if children under 13 use the product312.8You confirm
Parents can review and delete their child's data312.6Your answers

ADA Title III

2 checked · 1 you confirm

In force. No DOJ web rule for Title III (the 2024 rule covers state and local government); courts and DOJ guidance use WCAG as the benchmark.

Applies to: Businesses open to the public, including many websites and apps.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Images have text alternatives; form fields have labels; the page language is setWCAG 2.1 AA 1.1.1, 1.3.1, 3.1.1Checked
Keyboard access, visible focus, colour contrast, captions for videoWCAG 2.1 AAYou confirm
A way for users to report access barriersDOJ guidanceChecked

CAN-SPAM

2 your answers · 1 you confirm

In force.

Applies to: Anyone sending commercial email.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Accurate sender and subject lines; the message is identified as an ad where requiredApplies if you send marketing emails15 U.S.C. §7704(a)(1)–(2), (5)Your answers
A working unsubscribe, honoured within 10 business daysApplies if you send marketing emails§7704(a)(3)–(4)Your answers
A valid physical postal address in every messageApplies if you send marketing emails§7704(a)(5)(A)(iii)You confirm

HIPAA (if health data)

2 checked · 1 your answers · 2 you confirm

In force. Health apps outside HIPAA fall under the FTC Health Breach Notification Rule (amended 2024).

Applies to: Covered entities (providers, plans, clearinghouses) and their business associates.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Health information is collected only with appropriate consent and safeguardsApplies if you handle health data45 CFR 164.502; FTC HBNRYour answers
Business associate agreements with every vendor touching PHI (hosting, email, analytics, AI)Applies if you're a covered entity or business associate45 CFR 164.504(e)You confirm
No tracking pixels on pages with PHI without a BAA (HHS guidance)Applies if you handle health dataHHS tracking-technologies guidanceChecked
Security Rule safeguards and a risk analysisApplies if HIPAA applies45 CFR 164.308–316You confirm
Breach notification to individuals, HHS (or the FTC for non-HIPAA health apps)Applies if you handle health data45 CFR 164.400–414; 16 CFR 318Checked

GLBA (if financial)

2 checked · 1 you confirm

In force. FTC Safeguards Rule breach reporting (500+ consumers, within 30 days) since 13 May 2024.

Applies to: Financial institutions, including non-bank lenders, brokers, fintechs and tax preparers.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A privacy notice explaining what financial data is shared and how to opt outApplies if you're a financial institutionPrivacy Rule, 16 CFR 313You confirm
A written information security program: risk assessment, MFA, encryption, a qualified individualApplies if you're a financial institutionSafeguards Rule, 16 CFR 314.4Checked
Report security events involving 500+ consumers to the FTC within 30 daysApplies if you're a financial institution16 CFR 314.4(j)Checked

California US-CA

CCPA / CPRA

6 checked · 1 ai review · 3 your answers · 2 you confirm

In force. New regulations (ADMT, risk assessments, cybersecurity audits) effective 1 Jan 2026, with ADMT compliance from 1 Jan 2027 and audits phased 2028–2030.

Applies to: For-profit businesses with over ~$26.6M revenue, or that handle 100,000+ California consumers' data, or earn half their revenue from selling/sharing data.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A privacy policy: categories collected, purposes, sources, recipients, rights and how to use them, updated every 12 months§1798.100, .130; Regs §7011Checked
A notice at collection where data is collected§1798.100(a); Regs §7012Checked
A "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link when sharing for cross-context ads§1798.135Checked
Honour Global Privacy Control as an opt-out of sale/sharingRegs §7025AI review
A "Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information" link where sensitive data is used beyond what's necessaryApplies if you use sensitive personal information§1798.121Your answers
Rights to know, delete, correct and opt out, answered within 45 days, with two request methods§1798.105–.130Checked
Opt-in consent to sell or share data of consumers under 16Applies if under-16s use the product§1798.120(c)Your answers
Reasonable security (with a private right of action for breaches)§1798.150; Civ. Code §1798.81.5Checked
Contracts with service providers and contractors containing the required terms§1798.100(d); Regs §7051You confirm
Pre-use notice and opt-out for automated decision-making used for significant decisionsApplies if ADMT makes significant decisionsRegs §7220 (from 1 Jan 2027)Your answers
Risk assessments for high-risk processing; cybersecurity audits for larger businessesRegs §7150, §7120You confirm
Consent flows free of dark patterns (symmetry of choice)Regs §7004Checked

CalOPPA

5 checked

In force.

Applies to: Any commercial website or app collecting personal information from California residents, at any size.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A conspicuously posted privacy policyB&P §22575(a)Checked
It lists the categories collected and the third parties they're shared with§22575(b)(1)Checked
It says how users can review and correct their information, if offered§22575(b)(2)Checked
It says how the site responds to Do Not Track signals, and whether third parties track across sites§22575(b)(5)–(6)Checked
It has an effective date and explains how users are told of changes§22575(b)(3)–(4)Checked

California Age-Appropriate Design Code (partly enjoined)

2 your answers

The Ninth Circuit (Mar 2026) narrowed the injunction but kept the data-use and dark-patterns restrictions blocked; enforcement remains uncertain on remand.

Applies to: Online services likely to be accessed by children under 18.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Estimate users' age or apply child-level protections to all usersApplies if children use the productCiv. Code §1798.99.31(a)(5)Your answers
High privacy settings by default for childrenApplies if children use the product§1798.99.31(a)(6)Your answers

Unruh Act (accessibility)

1 checked

In force; an ADA violation is an Unruh violation ($4,000 minimum statutory damages).

Applies to: Businesses serving Californians, including websites tied to them.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
The site is usable by people with disabilities (WCAG 2.1 AA as the benchmark)Civ. Code §51(f), §52Checked

Texas US-TX

Texas Data Privacy and Security Act

3 checked · 2 your answers · 2 you confirm

In force since 1 July 2024.

Applies to: Businesses in Texas or targeting Texans, except SBA-defined small businesses (who still need consent to sell sensitive data).

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A privacy notice: categories, purposes, how to exercise rights and appeal, third-party sharing, contact methods§541.102(a)Checked
"NOTICE: We may sell your sensitive personal data." where that happensApplies if you sell sensitive data§541.102(b)Your answers
Consent before processing sensitive dataApplies if you handle sensitive data§541.101(b)(4)Your answers
Rights to access, correct, delete, port and opt out of sale, targeted ads and profiling; respond within 45 days with an appeal§541.051–.055Checked
Reasonable data security§541.101(b)(2)Checked
Data protection assessments for targeted advertising, sales and sensitive data§541.105You confirm
Processor contracts with the required terms§541.104You confirm

Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Part VII (attorney advertising)

2 checked · 1 ai review · 1 you confirm

Current rules effective 1 July 2021.

Applies to: Texas lawyers and firms advertising legal services.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
File the website home page with the Advertising Review Committee within 10 days of publication, unless exemptRule 7.04(a); 7.05(b)Checked
No false or misleading statements; results and testimonials carry disclaimersRules 7.01–7.02Checked
The name of at least one responsible lawyer and the principal office locationPart VII rulesAI review
Keep copies of advertisements and filing recordsRule 7.04You confirm

SCOPE Act (largely enjoined)

1 your answers · 1 you confirm

Monitoring/filtering, targeted-ad and age-verification provisions enjoined (Aug 2024, Feb 2025) pending final judgment.

Applies to: Digital services that let users socialise and post content, used by minors under 18.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Let users register their age; limit data collection from known minorsApplies if minors use a social serviceBus. & Com. Code ch. 509Your answers
Parental tools to manage a minor's settingsApplies if minors use a social servicech. 509You confirm

New York US-NY

NY SHIELD Act

2 checked

In force.

Applies to: Anyone holding private information of New York residents.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguardsGBL §899-bb(2)Checked
Breach notice to affected residents (within 30 days) and the Attorney GeneralGBL §899-aaChecked

NY Rules of Professional Conduct 7.1

1 checked · 2 ai review · 1 you confirm

Rewritten effective 1 June 2026 on the ABA model: the former 'Attorney Advertising' label, retention and filing details are gone.

Applies to: New York lawyers and firms communicating about their services, including websites.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
No false or misleading communications, including results presented without contextRule 7.1(a) & Cmt. [2]–[3]Checked
No claim to be a certified specialist unless certified by an approved body, which is namedRule 7.1(c)AI review
The name and contact information of at least one responsible lawyer or firmRule 7.1(d)AI review
Firm name, domain name and website meet Rule 7.5Rule 7.5You confirm

NYC Local Law 144 (AI hiring)

2 you confirm

Enforced since 5 July 2023.

Applies to: Employers and agencies using automated employment decision tools for NYC candidates.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
An independent bias audit within the past year, with a published summaryApplies if AI screens NYC job candidatesNYC Admin. Code §20-871You confirm
Notice to candidates 10 business days before useApplies if AI screens NYC job candidates§20-871(b)You confirm

Virginia US-VA

VCDPA

3 checked · 1 your answers · 1 you confirm

In force since 1 Jan 2023. The 2025 social-media minors amendment (SB 854) is being challenged in court.

Applies to: Businesses handling data of 100,000+ Virginians a year, or 25,000+ while earning over half their revenue from selling data.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A privacy notice: categories, purposes, rights and appeal, data shared and with whom§59.1-578(C)Checked
Rights to access, correct, delete, port and opt out of targeted ads, sale and profiling; appeals§59.1-577Checked
Consent for sensitive data; COPPA-compliant handling of children's data§59.1-578(A)(5)Your answers
Reasonable data security§59.1-578(A)(3)Checked
Data protection assessments for targeted ads, sale, profiling and sensitive data§59.1-580You confirm

Colorado US-CO

Colorado Privacy Act

3 checked · 1 ai review · 1 your answers · 1 you confirm

In force since 1 July 2023; children's data amendments since 1 Oct 2025.

Applies to: Businesses handling data of 100,000+ Coloradans a year, or 25,000+ while earning revenue from selling data.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A privacy notice: categories, purposes, rights and appeal, sharingC.R.S. §6-1-1308(1)Checked
Honour universal opt-out signals such as Global Privacy Control§6-1-1306(1)(a)(IV); Rule 5AI review
Rights to access, correct, delete, port and opt out; appeals§6-1-1306Checked
Consent for sensitive data; no dark patterns in consent§6-1-1308(7); Rule 7Your answers
Reasonable security§6-1-1308(5)Checked
Data protection assessments for high-risk processing§6-1-1309You confirm

Colorado ADMT law (SB 26-189, from 1 Jan 2027)

1 your answers · 2 you confirm

Signed May 2026, repealing and replacing the 2024 Colorado AI Act (SB 24-205); effective 1 Jan 2027. The Attorney General won't enforce until rulemaking ends.

Applies to: Developers and deployers of automated decision-making technology that materially influences consequential decisions (jobs, housing, credit, education, health care, insurance, government services).

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Tell consumers when ADMT influences a consequential decision about themApplies if AI influences such decisionsSB 26-189Your answers
Explain adverse decisions within 30 days and offer meaningful human reviewApplies if AI influences such decisionsSB 26-189You confirm
Keep the records the law requiresApplies if AI influences such decisionsSB 26-189You confirm

Illinois US-IL

BIPA

1 checked · 3 you confirm

In force; 2024 amendment (SB 2979) counts repeated collection from one person as one violation and allows electronic consent.

Applies to: Private entities collecting biometric identifiers (face geometry, fingerprints, voiceprints) of people in Illinois.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A public written policy with a retention schedule and destruction guidelinesApplies if you collect biometrics740 ILCS 14/15(a)You confirm
Written (or electronic) informed consent before collectionApplies if you collect biometrics14/15(b)You confirm
No selling or profiting from biometric data; disclosure only with consentApplies if you collect biometrics14/15(c)–(d)You confirm
Reasonable care in storage and transmissionApplies if you collect biometrics14/15(e)Checked

Illinois AI Video Interview Act

2 you confirm

In force since 1 Jan 2020.

Applies to: Employers using AI to analyse video interviews of Illinois applicants.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Tell applicants AI may be used, explain how it works, and get their consentApplies if AI analyses video interviews820 ILCS 42/5You confirm
Share videos only with those needed to evaluate; delete within 30 days on requestApplies if AI analyses video interviews42/10–15You confirm

Florida US-FL

Florida Digital Bill of Rights

2 checked · 2 your answers

In force since 1 July 2024.

Applies to: Businesses with over $1 billion in revenue meeting further tests (ads, app store or smart speaker); the sensitive-data sale notice applies more widely.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A privacy notice: categories, purposes, how to exercise rights and appeal, third-party sharing; updated yearly§501.711(1)Checked
"NOTICE: This website may sell your sensitive personal data." where that happensApplies if you sell sensitive data§501.711(2)Your answers
Rights to access, correct, delete and opt out within 45 days§501.705Checked
Consent for sensitive data§501.71Your answers

Florida Bar Rule 4-7 (advertising)

1 checked · 1 ai review · 1 you confirm

In force.

Applies to: Florida lawyers and firms advertising legal services.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
File advertisements for review at least 20 days before use; lawyer websites are exempt from filing but must still complyRule 4-7.19(a); 4-7.20(g)You confirm
No misleading content; past results only if objectively verifiable; testimonials restrictedRule 4-7.13–4-7.14Checked
Name of at least one responsible lawyer and the office locationRule 4-7.12AI review

Canada CA

PIPEDA

5 checked

In force (Bill C-27 died in Jan 2025; PIPEDA still applies).

Applies to: Private-sector organisations collecting personal information in commercial activity.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Openness: a privacy policy explaining practices and naming the accountable personSch. 1, 4.1 & 4.8Checked
Meaningful consent, express for sensitive information; opt-out only for low-risk uses4.3; OPC guidelinesChecked
Safeguards appropriate to sensitivity4.7Checked
Access and correction on request within 30 days4.9; s. 8Checked
Record all breaches; report real-risk-of-significant-harm breaches to the OPC and individualss. 10.1Checked

CASL

3 your answers · 1 you confirm

In force.

Applies to: Anyone sending commercial electronic messages to or from Canada.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Express or implied consent before sending commercial messagesApplies if you send marketing emailss. 6, 10Your answers
Sender identification and contact details in every messageApplies if you send marketing emailss. 6(2)(a)–(b)You confirm
A working unsubscribe, honoured within 10 business daysApplies if you send marketing emailss. 11Your answers
Keep records of consentApplies if you send marketing emailss. 13Your answers

Quebec Law 25

5 checked · 1 ai review

Fully in force since 22 Sept 2024.

Applies to: Businesses collecting personal information of people in Quebec.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Publish a privacy policy in clear terms, and the title and contact of the person in charge of personal informationPrivate Sector Act s. 3.2, 3.1Checked
Tell users about tracking technologies that identify, locate or profile them and how to turn them off; CAI expects consent before profiling cookiess. 8.1Checked
Highest confidentiality settings by default (other than browser cookies)s. 9.1AI review
A privacy impact assessment before transferring data outside Quebecs. 17Checked
Report confidentiality incidents with a risk of serious injury to the CAI and individuals; keep a registers. 3.5–3.8Checked
Access, correction, de-indexing and portability rightss. 27–28.1Checked

AODA (Ontario)

2 checked

In force; web requirement since 1 Jan 2021.

Applies to: Ontario organisations with 50+ employees, and public sector bodies.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Public websites meet WCAG 2.0 AA (except live captions and pre-recorded audio description)Applies to 50+ employees in OntarioIASR O. Reg. 191/11 s. 14Checked
Accessible feedback processesApplies to 50+ employees in OntarioIASR s. 11Checked

Brazil BR

LGPD

7 checked · 1 ai review · 1 your answers · 1 you confirm

In force; ANPD regulations on incidents (Res. 15/2024), the DPO (Res. 18/2024) and international transfers (Res. 19/2024, SCCs required by 22 Aug 2025).

Applies to: Processing in Brazil, of people in Brazil, or to offer goods or services there.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A legal basis for each use (Art. 7) and for sensitive data (Art. 11)Art. 7, 11AI review
Clear information: purpose, form and duration, controller identity and contact, sharing, rightsArt. 9Checked
Publish the identity and contact of the DPO (encarregado)Art. 41 §1; Res. 18/2024Checked
Consent for cookies that aren't necessary (ANPD cookie guidance)Art. 7–8; ANPD guide 2022Checked
Rights: confirmation, access, correction, deletion, portability, information on sharingArt. 18Checked
Children's data in their best interest, with parental consent for under-12sApplies if children use the productArt. 14Your answers
Security measuresArt. 46Checked
Report security incidents to the ANPD and data subjects within 3 business daysArt. 48; Res. 15/2024Checked
International transfers using ANPD standard contractual clauses or another Art. 33 mechanismArt. 33; Res. 19/2024Checked
A record of processing operationsArt. 37You confirm

Consumer Defense Code

2 checked · 1 you confirm

In force; e-commerce decree 7.962/2013.

Applies to: Suppliers selling to consumers in Brazil.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A 7-day right of withdrawal for purchases made outside a physical storeApplies if you sell to consumersArt. 49Checked
Company name, CNPJ/CPF, address and contact shown prominently on the siteApplies if you sell to consumersDecree 7.962/2013 Art. 2You confirm
No misleading or abusive advertisingArt. 37Checked

Mexico MX

LFPDPPP

4 checked · 1 your answers

New law in force since 21 Mar 2025, replacing the 2010 law; the authority is now the Secretaría Anticorrupción y Buen Gobierno. Article numbers changed; check the DOF text.

Applies to: Private parties processing personal data in Mexico.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A privacy notice (aviso de privacidad) at collection: identity and address, data processed, sensitive data, purposes (separating those needing consent), how to exercise ARCO rightsLFPDPPP 2025 (aviso de privacidad)Checked
Consent: tacit for general data, express and written for sensitive dataLFPDPPP 2025 (consent)Your answers
ARCO rights (access, rectification, cancellation, opposition), answered within 20 business daysLFPDPPP 2025 (ARCO)Checked
Administrative, technical and physical security measuresLFPDPPP 2025 (security)Checked
Notify data subjects of breaches that significantly affect their rightsLFPDPPP 2025 (security)Checked

India IN

DPDP Act 2023 & DPDP Rules 2025

7 checked · 1 your answers · 1 you confirm

Rules notified 13 Nov 2025. Board and procedural rules in force; consent-manager rules from 13 Nov 2026; notice, consent, security, breach, children and rights obligations from 14 May 2027.

Applies to: Processing of digital personal data in India, and outside India when offering goods or services to people in India.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A standalone notice before consent: itemised data, purposes, how to withdraw consent, exercise rights and complain to the BoardApplies from 14 May 2027§5; Rule 3Checked
Free, specific, informed, unambiguous consent, as easy to withdraw as to give§6Checked
Verifiable parental consent for under-18s; no tracking, behavioural monitoring or targeted ads to childrenApplies if under-18s use the product§9; Rule 10Your answers
Reasonable security safeguards (encryption, access control, logs kept for a year)§8(5); Rule 6Checked
Breach intimation to the Board and affected people without delay, with a detailed report within 72 hours§8(6); Rule 7Checked
Rights to access, correction, erasure, grievance redressal and nomination§11–14Checked
Publish the contact of a person who answers data questions (DPO for significant data fiduciaries)§8(9); Rule 9Checked
Grievances answered within 90 days§13; Rule 14You confirm
Transfers abroad allowed except to countries the government restricts§16Checked

IT Act 2000 & SPDI Rules

4 checked · 1 your answers

In force; the SPDI Rules will be superseded as DPDP obligations commence. CERT-In Directions 2022 apply.

Applies to: Bodies corporate handling sensitive personal data in India; all service providers for CERT-In.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A published privacy policy covering the types of data, purposes and disclosureSPDI Rule 4Checked
A grievance officer named on the website, resolving complaints within a monthSPDI Rule 5(9)Checked
Written consent for sensitive personal data (passwords, financial, health, biometrics)SPDI Rule 5(1)Your answers
Reasonable security practices (ISO 27001 or equivalent)IT Act s. 43A; SPDI Rule 8Checked
Report cyber incidents to CERT-In within 6 hours; keep logs for 180 days in IndiaCERT-In Directions 2022Checked

Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules

1 checked · 2 ai review · 2 you confirm

In force since July 2020; Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns 2023 (13 practices); CCPA self-audit advisory June 2025.

Applies to: E-commerce entities offering goods or services to consumers in India.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Show legal name, address, customer care and grievance officer details prominentlyApplies if you sell online in IndiaRule 4(2), 4(4)You confirm
Acknowledge complaints within 48 hours and resolve within one monthApplies if you sell online in IndiaRule 4(5)You confirm
Explicit, affirmative consent for purchases: no pre-ticked boxesApplies if you sell online in IndiaRule 4(9)AI review
Clear prices, return, refund, exchange, warranty and delivery terms; country of originApplies if you sell online in IndiaRule 5–6Checked
No dark patterns: false urgency, basket sneaking, confirm-shaming, subscription traps, drip pricing and othersDark Patterns Guidelines 2023AI review

Bar Council of India Rule 36

4 checked

In force (BCI Rules Part VI Ch. II); 2008 amendment permits limited website information.

Applies to: Advocates enrolled in India.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
No soliciting work or advertising, directly or indirectlyRule 36Checked
A website limited to name, contact, enrolment, qualifications and areas of practiceRule 36 (2008 proviso)Checked
A disclaimer visitors accept before entry, confirming they seek information of their own accordBCI practiceChecked
No testimonials, results, rankings or fees promotionRule 36Checked

Singapore SG

PDPA

7 checked · 1 you confirm

In force; mandatory breach notification since 1 Feb 2021.

Applies to: Organisations collecting personal data in Singapore.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Tell people the purposes before or at collections. 20Checked
Consent (or deemed consent) for collection, use and disclosure, including cookies that collect personal datas. 13–17Checked
Make the DPO's business contact information publicly availables. 11(5)Checked
Access and correction requestss. 21–22Checked
Reasonable security arrangementss. 24Checked
Notify the PDPC within 3 calendar days of assessing a breach as notifiable (significant harm or 500+ people)s. 26DChecked
Transfers abroad only with comparable protections. 26Checked
Check the Do Not Call Registry before marketing calls or textsApplies if you market by phone or SMSPart 9You confirm

Spam Control Act

1 your answers · 1 you confirm

In force.

Applies to: Unsolicited commercial electronic messages sent in bulk.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
An unsubscribe facility, and "<ADV>" in the subject line of unsolicited adsApplies if you send marketing emailsSecond ScheduleYour answers
Accurate sender and header informationApplies if you send marketing emailsSecond ScheduleYou confirm

Australia AU

Privacy Act 1988 (APPs)

6 checked · 1 ai review · 2 your answers

In force; 2024 amendments: statutory privacy tort since 10 June 2025; automated-decision disclosures in privacy policies from 10 Dec 2026; Children's Online Privacy Code due by 10 Dec 2026.

Applies to: Organisations with over AUD 3M turnover, and smaller ones that handle health information or trade in personal information.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A clearly expressed, up-to-date privacy policy: kinds of data, purposes, access and correction, complaints, overseas recipients and countriesAPP 1.3–1.4Checked
A collection notice at or before collectionAPP 5Checked
Consent for sensitive informationAPP 3.3Your answers
Direct marketing only with an easy opt-outAPP 7Your answers
Reasonable steps to keep data secureAPP 11Checked
Access and correctionAPP 12–13Checked
Overseas disclosure only with reasonable steps to ensure APP-level protectionAPP 8Checked
Notify eligible data breaches to the OAIC and individualsPart IIICChecked
Say in the privacy policy where decisions are made by computer programs using personal informationApplies from 10 Dec 2026APP 1.7–1.9AI review

Spam Act 2003

2 your answers · 1 you confirm

In force.

Applies to: Commercial electronic messages with an Australian link.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Consent (express or inferred) before sendingApplies if you send marketing emailss. 16Your answers
Accurate sender identificationApplies if you send marketing emailss. 17You confirm
A functional unsubscribe honoured within 5 business daysApplies if you send marketing emailss. 18Your answers

Australian Consumer Law

2 checked · 1 ai review · 1 you confirm

In force; unfair contract terms penalties since Nov 2023.

Applies to: Businesses dealing with Australian consumers.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
No misleading or deceptive conduct or false representationss. 18, 29Checked
Consumer guarantees can't be excluded; refund and terms information is clearApplies if you sell to consumerss. 54–64Checked
No unfair terms in standard-form contractsApplies if you sell to consumerss. 23You confirm
Total price shown (no drip pricing)Applies if you sell to consumerss. 48AI review

Japan JP

APPI

7 checked · 1 your answers

In force; 2022 amendments apply.

Applies to: Businesses handling personal information of people in Japan.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Specify and publish purposes of useArt. 17, 21Checked
Publicly available matters: business name and address, purposes, request procedures, complaint contactArt. 32Checked
Consent for sensitive (special care-required) informationArt. 20(2)Your answers
Security control measuresArt. 23Checked
Report leaks of sensitive data, data risking financial harm, or 1,000+ people to the PPC and individualsArt. 26Checked
Consent and information for transfers to foreign third partiesArt. 28Checked
Disclosure, correction and cessation requestsArt. 33–35Checked
Tell users about external transmission of their data by cookies and similar tagsTelecommunications Business Act Art. 27-12Checked

South Korea KR

PIPA

6 checked · 1 ai review · 1 your answers

In force; 2023 amendments (automated-decision rights since 15 Mar 2024). AI Basic Act in force since 22 Jan 2026 (fines after a grace period of at least a year).

Applies to: Personal information controllers handling data of people in Korea.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A privacy policy: items collected, purposes, retention, third parties, rights, the privacy officer's name and contactArt. 30Checked
Separate consent for each purpose, with what's required and optional shownArt. 15, 22Checked
Designate a chief privacy officerArt. 31Checked
Parental consent for children under 14Art. 22-2Your answers
Safety measures (access control, encryption)Art. 29Checked
Breach notification to individuals and the PIPC within 72 hoursArt. 34Checked
Rights to refuse or ask for an explanation of fully automated decisionsArt. 37-2AI review
Tell users in advance that a service uses generative AI, and label AI-generated contentApplies if the product uses AIAI Basic Act (transparency duties)Checked

China CN

PIPL

6 checked · 1 your answers · 1 you confirm

In force since 1 Nov 2021; compliance-audit measures from 1 May 2025; cross-border certification measures from 1 Jan 2026.

Applies to: Processing in China, and abroad when offering products to or analysing people in China.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Notice: handler name and contact, purposes, methods, categories, retention, how to exercise rightsArt. 17Checked
Consent (separate consent for sensitive data, transfers abroad and public disclosure)Art. 13–14, 29, 39Checked
Guardian consent for under-14sArt. 31Your answers
Security measures and a PIPIA for sensitive data, automated decisions or transfers abroadArt. 51, 55Checked
Breach remediation and notificationArt. 57Checked
Rights to access, copy, correct, delete and portArt. 44–47Checked
Cross-border transfers via security assessment, standard contract or certification (exemptions below thresholds)Art. 38–39; Provisions 2024Checked
A designated representative in China for foreign handlersApplies if processing from abroadArt. 53You confirm

Data Security Law

1 checked · 1 you confirm

In force since 1 Sept 2021.

Applies to: Data processing in China.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A data security management system and risk monitoringArt. 27, 29You confirm
Report data security incidents to the authoritiesArt. 29Checked

Cybersecurity Law

1 checked · 2 you confirm

Amended law in force since 1 Jan 2026: fines up to RMB 10M and wider extraterritorial reach.

Applies to: Network operators in China.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Technical security measures against attacks and intrusionsArt. 21Checked
Network logs kept for at least 6 monthsArt. 21(3)You confirm
Real-name registration for services that publish user informationApplies if users publish contentArt. 24You confirm

United Arab Emirates AE

PDPL (Federal Decree-Law 45/2021)

6 checked

In force since 2 Jan 2022, but executive regulations still not issued as of mid-2026, so penalties and procedures aren't operative.

Applies to: Processing of people in the UAE (outside free zones with their own laws).

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Information on purposes, recipients and rights before processingArt. 13Checked
Clear, specific consent, as easy to withdrawArt. 4–6Checked
Security measuresArt. 20Checked
Breach notification to the Data OfficeArt. 9Checked
Rights to access, correction and erasureArt. 13–15Checked
Transfers abroad to adequate countries or with safeguardsArt. 22–23Checked

DIFC Data Protection Law

4 checked · 2 you confirm

DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020; amended 15 July 2025 (private right of action, wider reach).

Applies to: Controllers and processors incorporated in, or processing in, the DIFC.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Information to data subjects at collectionDP Law 2020, Part 4Checked
A lawful basis and valid consentDP Law 2020, Part 2Checked
Security appropriate to the riskDP Law 2020 (security)Checked
Breach notification to the CommissionerDP Law 2020 (breach)Checked
A DPIA before high-risk processing (including AI and autonomous systems)DP Law 2020 (DPIA); DP RegulationsYou confirm
Notification of processing to the CommissionerDP Law 2020 (notifications)You confirm

Saudi Arabia SA

PDPL

6 checked · 1 you confirm

Fully enforced since 14 Sept 2024; violation committees imposing sanctions since 2026.

Applies to: Processing of personal data in Saudi Arabia, including by foreign companies.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A privacy policy available before collection: purpose, data, methods, storage, destruction, rightsArt. 12Checked
Consent where required, and separate consent for sensitive dataArt. 5–6Checked
Security measuresArt. 19Checked
Breach notification to SDAIA (72 hours under the Implementing Regulations)Art. 20Checked
Rights to information, access, correction and destructionArt. 4Checked
Transfers abroad only under the Transfer RegulationsArt. 29Checked
Register with SDAIA and appoint a DPO where requiredImplementing RegsYou confirm

South Africa ZA

POPIA

5 checked · 2 your answers · 1 you confirm

In force since 1 July 2021.

Applies to: Responsible parties processing personal information in South Africa.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Notify people at collection: identity, purpose, recipients, transfers, rights including to complain to the Regulators. 18Checked
A lawful justification, such as consents. 11Checked
Opt-in consent for electronic direct marketing to new contacts; opt-out in every messageApplies if you send marketing emailss. 69Your answers
Security safeguardss. 19Checked
Notify the Regulator and people of security compromises as soon as reasonably possibles. 22Checked
Access and corrections. 23–24Checked
Special personal information only with an authorisations. 26–27Your answers
Register the Information Officer with the Regulator; publish a PAIA manuals. 55; PAIA s. 51You confirm

Nigeria NG

NDPA 2023

6 checked · 1 you confirm

In force; General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025 issued 20 Mar 2025, effective Sept 2025, repealing the NDPR.

Applies to: Controllers and processors in Nigeria or processing data of people in Nigeria.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A privacy notice: identity, contact, purposes and lawful basis, recipients, retention, rights, complaint to the Commissions. 27; GAIDChecked
Consent that is freely given, specific and as easy to withdraw; cookie noticess. 25–26; GAIDChecked
Security measuress. 39Checked
Breach notification to the Commission within 72 hourss. 40Checked
Rights to access, correction, erasure and portabilitys. 34–38Checked
Transfers abroad with adequate protections. 41–43Checked
Register with the NDPC, appoint a DPO and file annual compliance audit returns if of major importanceApplies to data controllers of major importances. 44; GAIDYou confirm

Everywhere (standards)

WCAG 2.2 AA

3 checked · 4 you confirm

W3C Recommendation (Oct 2023); the benchmark behind the ADA, EAA (via EN 301 549), AODA and Unruh.

Applies to: Every website and app.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Text alternatives for images1.1.1Checked
Form fields have labels or instructions1.3.1, 3.3.2Checked
The page language is set3.1.1Checked
Colour contrast of at least 4.5:1 for text1.4.3You confirm
Everything works with a keyboard, with a visible focus indicator that isn't hidden2.1.1, 2.4.7, 2.4.11You confirm
Touch targets at least 24×24 px2.5.8You confirm
Captions for video1.2.2You confirm

OWASP Top 10:2025

7 checked · 1 ai review

Final 2025 edition; the reference for 'reasonable security' in most privacy laws.

Applies to: Every web application.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A01 Broken access control: database rows restricted to their ownersA01Checked
A02 Security misconfiguration: security headers setA02Checked
A03 Software supply chain failures: dependencies kept currentA03AI review
A04 Cryptographic failures: HTTPS everywhere, no mixed contentA04Checked
A05 Injection: no unsafe HTML rendering or evalA05Checked
A07 Authentication failures: tokens not exposed in local storageA07Checked
Secrets and API keys never shipped to the browser or committedA02, A04Checked
A09 Logging and alerting: a security contact and incident planA09Checked

PCI DSS (if payments)

1 your answers · 2 you confirm

v4.0.1; future-dated requirements mandatory since 31 Mar 2025 (including payment-page script control, 6.4.3 and 11.6.1).

Applies to: Anyone taking card payments.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
Card data handled by a PCI-compliant processor (hosted checkout or fields), never by your own serverApplies if you take card paymentsSAQ A eligibilityYour answers
Scripts on payment pages are inventoried, authorised and monitored for tamperingApplies if you take card paymentsReq. 6.4.3, 11.6.1You confirm
Card payments use strong customer authentication in the EU (PSD2) and tokenised card-on-file in India (RBI)Applies if you take card paymentsPSD2 RTS; RBI 2021You confirm

App store privacy requirements

4 checked

Apple App Store Review Guidelines and Google Play Developer Policy, as updated.

Applies to: Apps distributed through the Apple App Store or Google Play.

RequirementProvisionHow we cover it
A privacy manifest declaring required-reason APIs and tracking domains (iOS)Applies to iOS appsApple privacy manifestChecked
App Tracking Transparency permission before tracking across apps (iOS)Applies to iOS appsGuideline 5.1.2Checked
Accurate privacy nutrition labels and Data safety sectionApplies to mobile appsGuideline 5.1.1; Play Data safetyChecked
Users who can create an account can delete it in the appApplies to apps with accountsGuideline 5.1.1(v); Play account deletionChecked
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