Privacy Laws Hub

Global Law Directory - Privacy & AI Law Database

Global Privacy & AI Law Directory by Privacy Laws Hub is a comprehensive database featuring 196+ privacy and AI laws from around the world. It provides detailed information on laws by region, country, year, status, and maximum penalties, covering all regions (Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania, South America) and both privacy and AI-specific regulations.

What it covers

• Privacy laws and AI laws across 196+ entries
• Regions: Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, North America, Pacific (Oceania), South America
• Status: Active, Pending
• Key fields: Law name, Region, Country, Year, Status, Max Penalty (currency-based or revenue-based penalties), Abbreviations (e.g., GDPR, PDPA, LGPD, etc.)
• Separate sections for privacy regulations and AI-related regulations/acts

How to use Global Law Directory

1. Browse by Region or Country to locate relevant privacy or AI laws.
2. Use the Year and Status filters to find active or pending regulations.
3. Review maximum penalties to assess enforcement risk and compliance needs.
4. Explore AI-specific laws and regulations to understand governance requirements for AI systems and data handling.

Data structure and fields

• Law
• Region
• Country
• Year
• Status
• Max Penalty
• Abbreviation/Code (where applicable)

Example insights

• GDPR (EU) and UK GDPR commonly cited with €20M or 4% of global revenue as penalties.
• Regional variations include PDPA in Singapore, CCPA/CPRA in California and broader US states, LGPD in Brazil, PIPEDA in Canada, LOPD in Spain, and many others with country-specific caps.
• AI-related provisions appear across several jurisdictions (e.g., EU AI Act, Canada AIDA, US AI initiatives, China AI regulations) with penalties ranging by act.

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How to Use Global Law Directory (Search & Navigate)

1. Filter by Region or Country to focus on a specific jurisdiction.
2. Sort by Year or Status to see the most recent or active laws.
3. Review Max Penalty to gauge enforcement severity.
4. Cross-check AI laws to understand governance and compliance standards for AI deployments.

Safety and Legal Considerations

• Use as a reference for regulatory planning and compliance assessments.
• Always verify the latest official text and amendments from government sources.

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AI Laws & Privacy Laws Catalog

• Global coverage across all regions and major jurisdictions
• Separate catalogs for Privacy Laws and AI Laws
• Status tracking (Active, Pending) and year of enactment
• Penalty scales (monetary and revenue-based caps) for risk assessment
• Country-specific and region-wide summaries for quick comparison
• Up-to-date references to well-known frameworks (e.g., GDPR, LGPD, CCPA/CPRA, PDPA) and emerging AI regulations