As you learn about data protection and legislation, it is important to reflect

As you learn about data protection and legislation, it is important to reflect on what you have read and learned in this module.
In your journal, you will reflect on general data protection. Specifically, you will discuss legislation, threat actors, and data protection compliance.
Your journal entry should be three or more sentences per prompt and address the following questions: 
What are some important pieces of legislation that affect how organizations conduct information technology operations?
Why are malicious actions from threat actors on the rise?
What are the primary means to ensure compliance?
How does compliance relate to ethics?