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March 26, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Law Enforcement Facing COVID19 in America

Over 3,200 officers have called in sick at the New York City Police Department. That number equals nearly nine percent of the total police force. Without testing and necessary protective gear, police are at risk for exposure themselves, but also risk spreading the virus to others, including their families, and other first responders.

March 23, 2020 | 8 minutes read

COVID19 FERPA Community and Student Privacy

Closing schools is just one step to complying with government safety instructions to prevent the spread of this disease. Social distancing, hand washing, sterilizing, and staying in quarantined areas may be painful, but maybe the only activities that can keep families and students safe.

March 19, 2020 | 6 minutes read

HIPAA and New Privacy Risks with Tech Firms

Regardless of where your corporation stands, whether your company falls on the side of compliance with HIPAA or as a private firm, you’re allowed the loophole, it would be smart to not take advantage of patient information. Trust from citizens and consumers can make or break a business.

March 17, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Solving Video and Audio Privacy Problems with Redaction Software

Video and audio footage must protect privacy by redacting faces, voices, and other identifying details. Redaction software using AI simplifies this process, ensuring compliance with privacy laws efficiently.

March 12, 2020 | 8 minutes read

Set Your Sights on Washington State

Washington State’s new Privacy Act (WPA) exceeds the standards set by the CCPA, setting a new benchmark for future privacy laws. The WPA is so comprehensive that it may influence federal and state privacy legislation across the country.

March 11, 2020 | 9 minutes read

Your Health and Your Privacy During Pandemics

During Pandemics, when it comes to the health and safety of the entire nation, the privacy of your personal health file, is not a priority. Keeping the country and everyone in it safe from infection takes precedence.

March 09, 2020 | 10 minutes read

Schools and Data Privacy with Law Enforcement

Using the inter-agency agreements, hiring school resource officers, training staff members and developing a solid data privacy policy will help ensure student safety and compliance with FERPA regulations.

March 05, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Shopping Mall Surveillance and Redaction

In the digital era, video monitoring has emerged as the number one contender for safety in the shopping malls and other public places. On the other hand, heated debates have also arisen about the intrusion of privacy through potential abuse of the surveillance cameras involved. Video redaction can bridge the gap between the two parties.

March 04, 2020 | 8 minutes read

Is Your Agency Ready for California Consumer Privacy Act?

Enforcement for the GDPR is already in effect and the CCPA enforcement will begin in July, 2020. Penalties can be severe for companies caught violating the new privacy laws.

March 02, 2020 | 6 minutes read

The True Cost of Failing to Redact Properly

Redaction is more than just blurring images; it’s about completely removing any trace of sensitive information. This post will cover what redaction is, legal requirements, the process of redacting, and the benefits of effective redaction.