Legos are a darling to the toy world. And why not? They’re colorful, versatile, and can entertain a child for literal hours. Yes, there is the ever-present threat of stepping barefoot on one in the middle of the night, but they’re generally regarded as a core part of the modern childhood experience.
Yet Legos come with their downsides. Ask anyone
A Guide to Employee Data Privacy
There are many ways to keep your employees happy and satisfied with working for your business. Some are small—a well-stocked snack bar and complimentary Starbucks runs are almost universally appreciated. Some are meatier—robust paid leave, health benefits, and flexible working hours seriously help employees feel seen as whole people, not just worker bees.
But among the litany of ways to
Privacy Risks of Using AI for Your Business
AI is becoming increasingly mainstream as potential business use cases increase almost daily. We’re only seeing the technology in its infancy, and it’s already changing how we work.
That said, AI—specifically generative AI—is still in its infancy. From a legal and security perspective, it is largely untested. At best, we’d call it a little murky. At worst, the indiscriminate
How to Comply With the New Data Privacy Laws in 2023
Data privacy laws have had quite a year so far. Seven U.S. states have passed new data privacy laws in 2023, six of which are signed. These laws will take effect anywhere from 2024–2026. This means that 12 states currently boast comprehensive data privacy and consumer protection law. It’s also safe to assume that more states will follow suit.
This
EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
On July 10, 2023, the European Commission (EC) approved the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (the “Framework”). The decision was the result of an evaluation and determination by the EC that the Framework ensures an adequate level of protection as compared to EU law. Consequently, transfers of personal data from the EU to a US company participating in the EU-U.S. Privacy
Constitutional Concerns with AI Use in Law Enforcement
In a recent article by Forbes, attention was brought to the case of David Zayas who was arrested in Westchester County, New York. He later pled guilty to a drug trafficking charge. This arrest originated after an Artificial Intelligence (AI) program, having analyzed extensive vehicle data captured by Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) software, determined that Zayas’ car was
A Guide to Effective Data Inventory
Data inventories are just good business.
Companies need to understand their data, where it’s stored, how it’s used, and how it’s shared internally or externally. Not just because you need another project for your IT team (trust us, they have enough projects already).
Effective data inventories are important because:
How to Do an Effective Data Inventory
Data inventories are just good business.
Companies need to understand their data, where it’s stored, how it’s used, and how it’s shared internally or externally. Not just because you need another project for your IT team (trust us, they have enough projects already).
Effective data inventories are important because:
What is an Employee Privacy Policy?
Historically, most data privacy regulations have focused on protecting consumer rights. More recently, an increasing number of data privacy regulations have also included statutes designed to protect employee data privacy rights.
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California’s Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) carry mandates designed to protect employee privacy. But even if your company
How Your Organization Can Combat Privacy Fatigue
Let’s be honest: keeping up with privacy audits, regulations, and changing compliance laws can be exhausting.
Even the most agile business can occasionally find itself falling behind on compliance, especially when it’s a matter of prioritizing more profitable initiatives.
It seems like new privacy laws are popping up every year. In 2023 alone, California, Connecticut, and Utah all have major