Privacy and Legal Disclaimer 2/2
@BChopz & Telegram User’s# For UK Users, refer to sections 1, 2, 3, & 6
# For EU Users, refer to sections 4 & 6
# For U.S. Users, refer to sections 5 & 7
# For International Users, refer to sections 8 & 6
1. UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR):
The UK GDPR is the United Kingdom’s version of the EU GDPR, ensuring the protection of personal data and providing rights to individuals regarding their data, including the right to access, rectify, and erase their information. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation)
2. Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018):
The Data Protection Act 2018 works alongside the UK GDPR, setting out the framework for data protection law in the UK, including specific provisions for the handling of personal data and the rights of individuals. (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/12/contents/enacted)
3. Human Rights Act 1998 (Article 8 - Right to Privacy):
The Human Rights Act incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK law, including Article 8, which protects the right to respect for private and family life, home, and correspondence. This law reinforces your privacy rights under domestic and international law. (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/42/contents) & (https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/human-rights-act/article-8-respect-your-private-and-family-life)
4. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU Law:
The GDPR is a comprehensive data protection regulation that outlines individuals' rights regarding their personal data and how it must be handled by companies. (https://gdpr-info.eu/)
5. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - U.S. Law:
The CCPA provides California residents with rights over their personal data, including the right to know what data is being collected, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of its sale. (https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa)
6. Telegram Privacy Policy:
Telegram’s Privacy Policy outlines how the platform handles user data, including limitations on data sharing and their commitment to user privacy. (https://telegram.org/privacy)
7. UCC § 1-308 (Uniform Commercial Code - U.S. Law):
This provision allows individuals to reserve their rights without losing their benefits under a contract, often cited in disclaimers regarding personal legal rights. (https://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/1/1-308)
8. Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court:
This treaty establishes the International Criminal Court (ICC) and outlines crimes under its jurisdiction, including protection of privacy as a human right under international law. (https://www.icc-cpi.int/resource-library/Documents/RS-Eng.pdf)