Understanding the Regulatory Landscape

The global nature of mobile applications means developers must navigate a complex web of regulations that vary by jurisdiction and industry. Understanding these requirements is essential for building compliant applications.

Major Regulatory Frameworks:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): EU data protection law
CCPA/CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act/Rights Act): California privacy law
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): US healthcare data protection
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard): Payment card security
SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2): Security and availability standards
ISO 27001: International information security standard
COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act): Children's privacy protection