Consumer Privacy

Consumer privacy relates to the protection of consumers’ data who use the products and services of a business. If a customer’s data is not protected, it can lead to lawsuits, impacting a company’s image, and losing loyal clients. Please, see the articles below on consumer privacy.

March 18, 2021 | 6 minutes read

What Does Privacy Mean to the Census Bureau?

Differential privacy lets organizations share data while protecting identities by adding “noise” to datasets. The Census Bureau uses it, but some states argue it could distort demographic data, impacting political representation.

November 10, 2020 | 7 minutes read

What Optical Character Recognition Can Do For Your Business

Businesses everywhere are looking for better ways to automate or speed up document processing, and OCR technology offers a solution.

November 06, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Voters Pass Proposition 24 in the State of California

On June 28, 2018, the California State Legislature signed into effect the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)- a statewide statute intended to increase residential privacy rights and reinforce consumer protection for California residents.

October 29, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Be A Real Estate Insider: Understanding Privacy and Redaction Rules

Buying and selling homes creates a lot of paperwork with sensitive information, a lot of which can be public records. Protect individual privacy with redaction.

October 27, 2020 | 8 minutes read

Why you should not do the Ten Year Challenge #10YearChallenge

As COVID19 has put the breaks on our social lives, many have turned to social media as an outlet. The challenges with social media are at an all-time high. Before you consider participating or even allowing your children to participate in what can appear to be harmless fun, there may be a few things to consider.

September 28, 2020 | 8 minutes read

Why Successful CFOs Work to Control Their Data

Cybersecurity is crucial for CFOs, who must plan, budget, and oversee data protection. Prioritizing strong policies, risk management, and third-party vetting is key to safeguarding the company’s financial health and reputation.

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.

September 18, 2020 | 8 minutes read

Your Privacy and the IoT, Connected Technology

IoT devices, like smart home appliances, can collect data without human input, raising privacy concerns. For example, Google Home accidentally recorded sounds without consent, underscoring the need for stronger privacy protections for consumers.

August 28, 2020 | 9 minutes read

Surveillance and Consumer Privacy in Retail Settings

Retail surveillance is key for safety and loss prevention, but managing collected data is crucial. Automated tools like CaseGuard protect privacy and ensure compliance with regulations.

July 17, 2020 | 7 minutes read

FINRA Rules Regarding Personal Data

FINRA or Financial Industry Regulation Authority is a private corporation that manages, regulates, enforces, arbitrates operations handled through the New York Stock Exchange. They are a self-regulatory agency. It is a non-government agency that works closely with and regulates transaction processes for member brokerage firms and exchange markets.

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