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4 Trends to Watch in Consumer Protection Laws
Complying with shifting data protection laws can sometimes feel like that dream you have where you’re in a ship full of leaks, the water is coming in, and you’re struggling to plug all the leaks so you don’t sink.
Maybe that’s a bit dramatic. Are we the only ones who’ve had that dream?
A ship full of leaks. Swiss cheese.…
Fractional Privacy Officer vs. Virtual Chief Information Security Officer: What is the difference?
Privacy and security can be likened to the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich combination. Just as peanut butter and jelly, each brings their unique flavors to create a well-loved snack, privacy and security serve distinct, yet complementary, roles in protecting data.
Privacy is akin to the jelly—sweet, nuanced, and about personal preference. Security, on the other hand, is like…
The Importance of an Internal Privacy Policy
If your house is like mine, there are some basic rules in place. Put your shoes and coats away when you get home. Make your bed in the morning. Always leave a note if you use the last of the milk or (more importantly) coffee.
These rules (help) keep everyone on the same page and reduce the inevitable chaos of…
Nurture a Year-Long Privacy Culture Beyond Data Privacy Day
In case you haven’t heard the word, January 28th is Data Privacy Day – a global initiative to promote privacy and data protection best practices for consumers and businesses.
As we approach Data Privacy Day this year, companies across the globe find themselves subject to a slate of new privacy and data protection laws and regulations. Plus, consumers are more…
Leveraging Privacy Impact Assessments to Mitigate AI Risk
Sometimes, you have to work up the nerve to take a leap into the unknown. That’s why you see first-time skydivers clutching their jumpseat or rock climbers questioning a new (and vertigo-inducing) route.
Risk-taking isn’t limited to extreme sports, though. Business activities like implementing AI are leaving lots of business professionals and executives with sweaty palms and second guesses.
The…
Prepare for 2024 with a Privacy Health Check
As we plunge into 2024, it’s prime time for organizations and their teams to set business growth resolutions and give their privacy health a little TLC. Analyzing your privacy health begins with two key questions. Are there any recent developments that may affect your organization’s current compliance? And which parts of your privacy program could use a workout as we…
Boost Your Business in 2024 with These 10 Essential Privacy Tips
The new year brings lots of opportunities for business.
New marketing initiatives. New product launches. New partnerships. And, hopefully, lots of growth and happy new customers.
Yet, amid all this opportunity, have you considered how privacy should fit into your 2024 business plans?
It’s understandable if you haven’t, but we’re here to give you that boost of motivation to make…
The Role of AI in Employee Training and Development
AI is the shiny object of the business world right now. Everyone’s looking at how artificial intelligence could help (or harm) their industry.
But in this case, AI kind of deserves to be the shiny object. It’s a rapidly evolving sector, and in most cases, there are opportunities to leverage AI in every department of a company, including human resources.…
One Tough Cookie: Understanding Cookie Consent Platforms and How to Use Them
In a world where digital information zips around faster than a kid who has eaten one too many holiday cookies, personal data is a hot commodity.
Except that, for the individuals to whom the data belongs, it’s not a commodity. It’s part of their identity, their lives.
It’s, for lack of a better term, personal.
And while there are some…