In the first nine months of 2019, an average of 7.1% of data privacy or security incidents were breaches that required notification. These incidents had passed through a compliant, multi-factor risk assessment to determine the potential harm for affected individuals. Without this assessment, many companies could report a greater percentage of breaches that require notification. […]
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Facing the Turbulent Twenties: Lessons from The Last Decade of Data Privacy
A new decade has arrived, ready or not. In the data privacy world, the past decade brought profound changes in the regulatory landscape and threats we could never have imagined ten years ago, but also growing awareness and new tools for dealing with the challenges we face. If the past teaches us anything, it is […]
Read moreInfographic: Trends in Changing U.S. Data Breach Notification Laws
Visualize the complex landscape of U.S. data breach notification laws in this infographic.
Read moreHow Top Execs Will Prioritize Privacy in 2020
Data is your company’s biggest asset. Many critical business decisions are based on insights from the data you hold. Biometrics, AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other technologies create even more opportunities to further use data to benefit your business. But the more data you have, the greater the privacy and security risks. In […]
Read moreHappy(?!) New Year – Data Breach Notification Regulations Going into Effect January 1, 2020
It's almost 2020, and you're probably too busy with end-of-year tasks and holiday preparations to even think about New Year's resolutions. And that's OK. You can put off decisions about hitting the gym more often, scheduling time with friends, or trying a new hobby. But here's a decision you can't put off: there are six [...]
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Can’t-Miss Privacy Conferences for 2020
A new decade is almost here! 2020 promises to be a roller-coaster year for privacy laws. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) comes into effect on January 1st, the GPDR turns two, and U.S. states will continue to tighten their breach notification regulations, such as happened with New York’s SHIELD Act.
Read moreAction Item: Benchmark-based Planning for 2020
This series written for The IAPP Privacy Advisor by the team at RadarFirst is about establishing program metrics and benchmarking your privacy incident management program.
Read moreOverwhelmed by CCPA Compliance? 4 Best Practices to Keep You On Track
The buzz around the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a lot, well, buzzier these days, and for good reason.
Read moreHighlights from the IAPP DPC Conference: Global Regulatory Challenges in Privacy
Here in the US, the winter holidays kick off with Thanksgiving. And as I digest my turkey dinner, I’ll also be digesting the many issues and ideas presented at the 2019 IAPP-Europe Data Protection Congress in Brussels.
Read moreHealthcare Privacy Concerns: Balancing Patient Care and Compliance
Last week during the regional Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) conference in Nashville, I was lucky enough to host a gathering of executives from privacy and compliance for a private executive dinner with Adam Greene, an influential thought leader in privacy and partner with Davis Wright Tremaine. Adam moderated a robust discussion that explored HIPAA […]
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