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This lecture covers the legal aspects of privacy and security in the European Union and the United States, focusing on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and various US privacy laws such as HIPAA and ECPA. It discusses the responsibilities, accountability, and consequences of data breaches, emphasizing the differences between the GDPR and HIPAA regulations. The importance of data protection officers and the significant financial sanctions imposed on companies for non-compliance are also highlighted.