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Move over HIPAA–Say Hello to GIPA

A new set of California privacy laws expands the definition of personal information to include genetic data. If it’s January, that must mean new privacy laws passed in 2021 are coming online. California – the nation’s leader in state-issued privacy legislation – has a new data privacy law on the books. SB 41, also known as the Genetic Information Privacy Act, or GIPA, went into effect on January 1, 2022. Learn more about what this means.

CyberAttacks, Data Breach Threats & Preparedness

The future looks unpredictable for companies and institutions who want to protect their data from ransomware and other forms of computer hacking as we move through Q4 of 2021 and into 2022. With cyberattacks and data breach threats spiking, it’s important to know how Privacy preparedness can save time, costs, and consumer trust.

Trends in Privacy Regulatory Enforcement in 2021

In this post, we take a deeper look at the state of EU privacy enforcement, as well as emerging trends in the US, where Federal agencies, state Attorneys General (AGs), and private citizens share the enforcement mantle.

International Regulations and the GDPR-Effect

Over 80 countries and territories have now adopted their own data privacy and security laws, with more coming to the table every year. As those in the data privacy and security community review emerging laws, the first question asked about new legislation is usually, “How does it compare to the GDPR?” Among a sea of evolving international regulations, China’s PIPL, in particular, is set to make waves. While similar to GDPR, there are some key differences. Read more in the blog.

6 Ways to Build Trust with Privacy

Data, privacy, and trust must be interconnected. For example, organizations that manage incident response effectively likely apply best practices, which has a positive effect on trust. When it comes to incident response, here are six ways to put privacy (and trust) first.

6 Questions Employers are Asking About COVID-19, Vaccines, and HIPAA

As employees are returning to in-person work, returning to group events, etc. there are questions. For example, as an employer, can you ask your employees for proof of vaccination? Are you violating privacy laws by doing so? It’s important for employers to understand the laws surrounding COVID-19 and HIPAA.