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There’s no getting around it—implementing and updating a privacy program can feel overwhelming for many businesses. Every year, more and more states enact new data privacy laws, and the established ones continue to be revised, as well.
It’s a lot to track, especially when you just want to get on with business as usual.
The result is that many businesses

E-commerce businesses collect a lot of personal information from their customers. 
Think about it—if a customer has an account with an online clothing store, that store probably has their credit card information, home address, phone number, email, and birthday (for the free birthday gift, obviously).
Now imagine if your website experienced a data breach and malicious actors gained access to

No matter your industry, no matter the purpose, picking out software probably doesn’t make your list of exciting Friday night activities. 
Sure, there are a few people who will break out a bucket of popcorn and a frosty beverage as they scroll through feature sets, G2 reviews, and customer testimonials… but most would rather (insert tedious household chore) than devote

Until recently, privacy impact assessments (PIAs) were mostly just requirements for U.S. government agencies like the Department of Transportation or the Federal Trade Commission. But today, more and more businesses around the United States are required to conduct PIAs because of changing regulations.
Unfortunately, the factors that require a business to conduct a PIA vary from state to state,

October isn’t just about pumpkin-spiced lattes – it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In a world where cyber threats are leveling up, fortifying your online presence is essential.
At Red Clover Advisors, we’re on a mission to empower organizations with rock-solid cybersecurity best practices. It all starts with helping you and your team grasp the vital role you play in guarding

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

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

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

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

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