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What are the laws governing data privacy in the United States?
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In the United States, the laws governing data privacy are primarily governed by the federal Constitution and various federal and state statutes. These laws provide the basics of data privacy, including the protection of data from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure, as well as the restrictions on how data is collected, stored, and used. The federal laws for data privacy include the Privacy Act of 1974, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), among others. Additionally, each state may have its own laws regulating data privacy.