Legal considerations surrounding technology and data privacy include compliance with regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Businesses must ensure that personal data is collected, stored, and processed ethically and legally. Key principles involve obtaining informed consent, providing users with data access rights, and ensuring data security measures are in place. Failure to comply can lead to severe penalties and damage to reputation. Companies must also navigate intellectual property rights when developing new technologies.