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National Privacy Regulations
Predefined Policies and Classifiers | Forcepoint DLP | v8.4.x
Forcepoint DLP includes regulatory policies for numerous countries.
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Australia
Policies for promoting compliance with Australian Privacy regulations.
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Australian Privacy Act (2012 Revision)
The Australian Federal Privacy Act mandates protection of private information and limits its storage, usage, and distribution. The policy detects private information of Australians. Each one of this policy's rules relates to different private information. Enable the rules you want to enforce. The rules for this policy are:
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Canada
Policies for promoting compliance with Canadian Privacy regulations.
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The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act is a Canadian law governing how private sector organizations collect, use and disclose personal information in the course of commercial business. The policy detects Canadian Personally Identifiable Information (PII) like social insurance numbers or credit cards, either alone or in combination with sensitive private information like health conditions.
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European Union
Policies for promoting compliance with European Union Privacy regulations.
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The Denmark Personal Information Protection Law (PIP) regulates the handling of personal information. The policy comprises rules for detection of CPR numbers and Danish bank account numbers. The rules for this policy are:
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Finland's Personal Data Act provides restrictions on the processing, storage and transmission of personal and sensitive information, including personal ID. Under the Law, personal information relating to identity may only be processed, stored and transmitted with the consent of the individual. Personal information cannot generally be transferred outside of Finland unless the country has "comparable" protections. The policy comprises rules for detection of Finnish Social Security Numbers and DNA sequences. The rules for this policy are:
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A policy to promote compliance with the France Breach Notification Requirement (Ordonnance 2011-1012). According to this Ordinance, electronic communication service provider must inform, without delay, the French Data Protection Authority in case of any security breach. A data security breach is defined as any security breach that accidentally or unlawfully results in the destruction, loss, alteration, disclosure or unauthorized access to personal data that is being processed in the context of electronic communication services that are provided to the public. The rules for this policy are:
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Policy for the French Law 2004-801, which implements the EU Directive 95 on privacy. The policy contains rules to detect combinations of French full names and INSEE numbers with sensitive private information like credit card number or health conditions. The rules for this policy are:
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Policy for the German Federal Privacy Protection Act, implementing the EU Directive 95 on privacy. The policy contains rules to detect combinations of German full names with sensitive private information like credit card number, ethnicity, and health conditions. the rules for this policy are:
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The Hellenic Data Protection Act of 1997 regulates the processing of personal data and therefore mandates the protection of private information. The policy detects Greek AFM (Αριθμός Φορολογικού Μητρώου) and ID numbers, alone or in proximity to a Greek names in Greek or Latin letters, and combinations of Greek names in proximity to sensitive medical information in Greek and English. The rules for this policy are:
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Act LXIII of 1992 on Protection of Personal Data and Disclosure of Data Public Interest mandates, among others, that personal data shall be protected against unauthorized access, transfer and public exposure. Data may only be processed, stored and transmitted with the consent of the individual. The Act sets out sanctions for violations. The policy comprises rules for detection of Hungarian Personal Numeric Code Numbers (szemelyi azonosito szam) Social Security Numbers (TAJ szam), Tax ID Numbers (Adoazonosito jel) and DNA information. The rules for this policy are:
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Ireland Data Protection Acts (DPA) of 1988 and 2003, and in particular, the Personal Data Security Breach Code of Practice set by Ireland Data Protection Commissioner (DPC), mandate protection of personal information and requires that, in case where there is a risk of unauthorized disclosure, loss, destruction or alteration of personal data, the data controller must give immediate consideration to informing those affected. The policy contains rules to detect Irish Personally Identifiable Information (PII) like Personal Public Service Numbers (PPS/RSI) or passport numbers, alone or in combination with credit card numbers. The rules for this policy are:
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The Italy Health Data Privacy Act protects persons from violation of their right to privacy through the processing of personal data. The Act helps to ensure that personal data is processed in accordance with fundamental respect for the right to privacy, including the need to protect personal integrity and private life and ensures that personal data is of adequate quality. The policy contains rules to detect combinations of Italy Personally Identifiable Information (PII) like Codice Fiscale and full name, with sensitive health information. The rules for this policy are:
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Policy to promote compliance with the Dutch Personal Data Protection Act, which implements the EU Directive 95 on privacy. The policy contains rules to detect combinations of Netherlands sofinummer and sensitive private information like account number, driver license number, passport number, ethnicity and health conditions. The rules for this policy are:
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The Law on the Protection of Personal Data (LPPD) is based on the European Union (EU) Data Protection Directive. Under the Law, personal information relating to identity may only be processed, stored and transmitted with the consent of the individual. Personal information cannot generally be transferred outside of Poland unless the country has 'comparable' protections. The law sets out civil and criminal sanctions for violations. The policy comprises rules for detection of Polish NIP numbers, PESEL numbers, Polish ID numbers, DNA information and Polish REGON numbers, alone or in proximity to a Polish name. The rules for this policy are:
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The Spanish Data Privacy Act implementing the EU Directive 95 on privacy. The policy contains rules to detect combinations of Spain National Identity Documents and sensitive private information like account numbers, ethnicity and health conditions. The rules for this policy are:
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Sweden's Personal Data Act of 1998 was enacted to protect people against the violation of their personal integrity by processing of personal data. The act includes restrictions on the storage and transmission of personal data. The pre-defined policy comprises rules for detection of Swedish Personal Identity Number (personnummer) in traffic and DNA information. The rules for this policy are:
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A policy to promote compliance with the Swedish Patient Data Act (Patientdatalag, SFS 2008:355) that mandates protection of protected health information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) of Swedish citizens and residents. The policy comprises rules for detection of health information or medical conditions (in Swedish or English), in proximity to personally identifiable information such as personnummer or name, and for detection of SPSS files and Database files. The rules for this policy are:
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Policy for compliance with the NHS Information Governance Toolkit (IG Toolkit). The rules for this policy are:
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The UK Data Protection Act 1998 provides provision for the regulation of the processing of information relating to individuals, including the obtaining, holding, use or disclosure of such information. The policy contains rules to detect UK Personally Identifiable Information (PII) like National Insurance numbers, passport numbers, alone or in combination with credit card numbers. The rules for this policy are:
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Directive 95/46/EC on the protection of personal data regulates the processing of personal data. The policy detects combinations of national identification numbers and credit card numbers prevalent in Europe. The rules for this policy are:
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Policy for promoting regulatory compliance with the requirements of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The policy contains rules to detect financial data like account numbers, passwords, or magnetic credit card tracks. Additional rules detect combinations of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) like credit cards and identification numbers. The rules for this policy are:
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Hong Kong
Policies for promoting compliance with Hong Kong Privacy regulations.
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The Hong Kong Personal Data Privacy Ordinance (PDPO) protects the privacy interests of living individuals in relation to personal data. The Ordinance covers any data relating directly or indirectly to a living individual from which it is practicable to ascertain the identity of the individual and which are in a form in which access or processing is practicable, including, for example, Hong Kong Identity Card Number, name and address. The rules for this policy are:
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Iceland
Policies for promoting compliance with Iceland Privacy regulations.
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The Iceland Act on Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Information (law 77/2000) follows the EU Data Protection Directive and restricts the processing, storage, and transmission of personal and sensitive information. The predefined policy comprises rules for detecting Icelandic identification numbers (Kennitala) of individuals and DNA profiles. The rules for this policy are:
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India
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Policy for detecting sensitive personal information as defined by the India Information Technology Act. The rules for this policy include:
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Israel
Policies for promoting compliance with Israel Privacy regulations.
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Policy for detection of protected health information of Israeli citizens, to promote compliance with Israeli privacy rules and Israeli patients rights law of 1996.
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Japan
Policies for promoting compliance with Japan Privacy regulations.
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The Japan Personal Information Protection Law (PIP) states a set of obligations for companies handling personal data. The law protects individuals by regulating the handling of information by private sector businesses. The policy contains rules to protect Japan PII (Personally Identifiable Information), either alone or with a credit card number. The rules for this policy are:
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Malaysia
Policies for promoting compliance with Malaysia Privacy regulations.
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The Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act of 2009 mandates, among others, that any person in Malaysia who collects or stores any personal data in respect of commercial transactions, should take practical steps to protect the personal data from any loss or unauthorized access or disclosure. Penalties for incompliance comprise fine not exceeding 250000 ringgit or imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both. The policy comprises rules for detection of Malaysian personal information, such as Malaysian ID, alone or in combination with sensitive information such as sensitive health information, credit card numbers, account number, ethnicities and religion etc. Additional rules detect combinations of names with sensitive health information or passwords.
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New Zealand
Policies for promoting compliance with New Zealand Privacy regulations.
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New Zealand's Privacy Act of 1993 applies to almost every person, business or organization in New Zealand. The act sets out information privacy principles, which, among others, limit transmission and storage of personal data. The pre-defined policy comprises rules for detection and monitoring of NZ National Health Index (NHI) numbers and DNA information. The rules for this policy are:
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Norway
Policies for promoting compliance with Norway Privacy regulations.
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The Norway Health Data Privacy Act protects persons from violation of their right to privacy through the processing of personal data. The Act helps to ensure that personal data is processed in accordance with fundamental respect for the right to privacy, including the need to protect personal integrity and private life and ensures that personal data is of adequate quality. The policy contains rules to detect combinations of Norwegian Personally Identifiable Information (PII) like personnummer and full name, with sensitive health information.
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Philippines
Policies for promoting compliance with Philippines Privacy regulations.
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The Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012 adopts generally accepted international principles and standards for personal data protection. It states that all sensitive personal information maintained by the government shall be secured with the use of the most appropriate standard recognized by the information and communications technology industry. Sensitive personal information includes information about an individual's age, color, health, genetics, offense committed, or ID numbers. The rules for this policy are:
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Russia
Policies for promoting compliance with Russia Privacy regulations.
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Federal Law No. 152-FZ regulates activities related to processing of personal data in the Russian Federation by means of automation equipment, and mandates protecting the confidentiality of personal information. The policy detects personal information that should be protected, like passport number, personal pension account number (SNILS), Taxpayer Identification Numbers (INN), personal phone numbers, etc., in proximity to Russian names. The rules for this policy are:
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The law of the Russian Federation on Information, Informatization, and Information Protection of 1995 covers both the government and private sectors and imposes a code of fair information practices and other restrictions on the processing of personal and sensitive information. The pre-defined policy comprises rules for detection of a Russian passport number when appearing together with Russian full names and for detection of DNA information. The rules for this policy are:
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Singapore
Policies for promoting compliance with Singapore Privacy regulations.
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The Singapore Electronic Transaction Act (ETA) mandates applying adequate measures to assure the confidentiality of electronic records, imposing fines and incarceration for compromising confidentiality. It also outlines the liability of directors, managers, secretaries and other officers of the body corporate in case of a breach. The rules for this policy are:
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The Singapore Personal Data Protection Act of 2012 covers all private sector organizations engaged in data activities within Singapore. It regulates the management of personal data by businesses and imposes financial penalties. The rules for this policy are:
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South Africa
Policies for promoting compliance with South Africa Privacy regulations.
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The Republic of South Africa Electronic Communication and Transaction Act defines a national e-strategy for the Republic and also prevents abuse of information systems. Chapter VIII of the act deals with protection of personal information. The policy detects combinations of valid South Africa ID number with credit card numbers. The rule for this policy is:
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The "Protection of Personal Information" (POPI) bill regulates the collection, dissemination, use and retention of private information.The rules for this policy are:
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Switzerland
Policies for promoting compliance with Switzerland Privacy regulations.
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The Federal Act of Data Protection of 1992 regulates personal information held by government and private bodies. The Act requires that information must be legally and fairly collected and places limits on its use and disclosure to third parties. Transfers to other nations must be registered and the recipient nation must have equivalent laws. The pre-defined policy comprises rules for detection of Swiss AHV numbers and DNA information. The rules for this policy are:
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Taiwan
Policies for promoting compliance with Taiwan Privacy regulations.
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Taiwan - Personal Information Protection Act. The rules for this policy are:
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Thailand
Policies for promoting compliance with Thailand Privacy regulations.
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The Thailand Official Information Act, B.E. 2540 of 1997 sets a code of information practices for the processing of personal information by state agencies. The act mandates, among other things, not to disclose personal information to other state agencies or other persons without prior consent given in writing, except in limited circumstances. The pre-defined policy comprises rules for detecting validated Thai National ID Numbers and DNA sequences. The rules for this policy are:
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Turkey
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A policy for protection of personal information, in accordance with Turkey's "Protection of Personal Data" Draft Law. The rules for this policy are:
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