GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR for short is a privacy law in the European Union that requires retail businesses, banks, government agencies, and other organizations to protect the personal data of all individuals within the EU. If a company fails to protect its customers’ data, it can lead to high fines for the agency.

January 02, 2023 | 4 minutes read

What is a Data Flow Diagram? Privacy and Compliance

Data flow maps are a recognized method of tracing the flow of data through a process or physically through a network for compliance or privacy purposes.

October 20, 2022 | 4 minutes read

Microsoft faces New GDPR compliance challenges in Germany

It was reported last week that multinational technology company Microsoft was facing a string of GDPR compliance challenges within the nation of Germany.

September 07, 2022 | 4 minutes read

Instagram Receives New Fine of €405m for GDPR Violations

Instagram was fined €405m ($403 million) this week by Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) for violating the provisions of the GDPR.

July 19, 2022 | 4 minutes read

The EU Digital Services Act, Big Tech Companies, New Rules

In April of 2022, the European Union took a massive step toward regulating the online digital landscape that exists across the continent.

February 15, 2022 | 5 minutes read

Data Mining, Targeted Advertising, New Privacy Concerns

Have you ever seen an online advertisement for clothing after watching a clothing review posted by your favorite YouTube personality?

December 17, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Privacy Updates for 2021

If you thought 2020 was tough for privacy solutions due to the pandemic, 2021 is set to bring even more challenges. Businesses must brace for changes in legislation and new laws globally, facing compliance deadlines and potential penalties.

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.

May 26, 2020 | 7 minutes read

Redacting (Blacking out) Data In Medical Records For Privacy

Patient privacy must be protected and one way to do that is through text redaction. Learn more about medical record redaction to comply with laws like HIPAA.

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.

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