CCPA

The California Consumer Privacy Act has been in effect since January 1, 2020, and it requires that businesses handle Californians’ personal data in a secure way dating back to January 1, 2019. If companies do not secure their company’s data management system and certify that they have met all state law requirements, they might be facing huge penalties. Please, see the articles below on CCPA.

May 11, 2021 | 4 minutes read

What is the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act?

The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) of 2021 is comprehensive state privacy law that is geared towards protecting the sensitive information and privacy of Virginia residents and consumers.

May 10, 2021 | 4 minutes read

What is the California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act?

The California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act of 2020 (Proposition 24) provides California residents with legislation aimed at protecting the privacy of consumers by giving them greater control over businesses’ use of their personal information.

September 22, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Redaction, Deidentification, and Anonymization, New Data

Safeguarding your consumer data is your agency’s responsibility, be it a small business or large enterprise. This can be done through redaction, anonymization, or de-identification of the data. Once data has been used, it must be destroyed.

July 03, 2020 | 7 minutes read

CCPA is Here | Are You Compliant?

It would be in the best interest of your business to get on board. July 1, 2020, is the day that the California AG and all of California’s residents will have an opportunity to hold your company to account. Severe financial penalties will now follow failure to comply. There can be lawsuits, state, and consumer fines. For a company handling large amounts of consumer data, a single breach can cost them $2500 per consumer.

June 04, 2020 | 8 minutes read

Your Privacy Amidst Global Pandemic

Allowing the invasion of personal privacy can be complicated. With the pandemic, worldwide loosening of data protection laws are likely to come across America. In at least 27 countries, there have been changes brought on by the pandemic in data privacy legislation. These laws are loosened for health officials to track and monitor patients; they are attempting to gain control of the virus.

April 08, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Compliant Data For Authorized Eyes Only

The Information Commissioner’s Office reported 75 ‘failure to redact’ cases in Q4 2019. Redaction in the digital age is complex. First, ask if your organization has redaction software and how it handles various file types.

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 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.