Data privacy issues and compliance

Get information and advice on data privacy issues, including compliance, laws and policies from across the globe and how they can affect your enterprise. Learn best practices on how to avoid a data privacy incident and how to address potential breaches.

January 19, 2021 19 Jan'21
Data privacy law is coming, big tech privacy officers say

At the digital CES 2021 event, privacy leaders at Google, Twitter and Amazon said the time is right for a data privacy law.
December 16, 2020 16 Dec'20
Social media data practices land in FTC crosshairs

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking information on how social networking giants like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube collect and use consumer data.
October 05, 2020 05 Oct'20
Surge in ransomware attacks threatens student data

Ransomware attacks are not the only threats facing K-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cybercriminals are stealing and exposing students' personal data as well.
June 26, 2020 26 Jun'20
COVID-19 tech will fail without employee privacy

Businesses can choose from a growing number of mobile apps and Wi-Fi software to protect workers from COVID-19. But tech won't succeed without top-of-the-line privacy protection.

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Data protection impact assessment tips and templates

Conducting a data protection impact assessment is key to evaluating potential risk factors that could pose a serious threat to individuals and their personal information. Continue Reading
What are the top secure data transmission methods?

Safe information transfer is a must for modern organizations, but not all secure data transmission methods are equal. Explore your secure data transfer options in this tip. Continue Reading
Format-preserving encryption use cases, benefits, alternative

With format-preserving encryption, a ciphertext's format is the same as its plaintext's. Read up on the benefits of this cryptography method, NIST FPE methods, vendors and more. Continue Reading

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CASB explained: Know its use cases before you buy

CASB tools help to secure cloud applications so only authorized users have access. Discover more about this rapidly evolving technology in a CASB explained tutorial. Continue Reading
CCPA compliance still unclear long past deadline

Despite the July 1 CCPA compliance deadline having long past, many executives are still unclear how the law applies to their business. Privacy experts weigh in on the latest enforcements. Continue Reading
Oversee apps with these 3 application security testing tools

Unsecured applications can have dire consequences for enterprises. Discover how top app security testing tools on the market today protect apps and enhance developer productivity. Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

8 video conferencing security and privacy best practices

Video conferencing tools are a remote worker's lifeline. As such, it is essential to maintain their security. These eight best practices will help ensure secure, private video-enabled meetings. Continue Reading
3 steps to ensure data sovereignty in cloud computing

Data sovereignty regulations combined with a tsunami of data growth and increased cloud usage have created a perfect storm for enterprises. Follow these steps to ensure compliance. Continue Reading
How IAM systems support compliance

IAM is a key component of any security strategy, but its role in regulatory compliance is just as crucial. Read up on features and processes to make IAM work for your enterprise. Continue Reading

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Who wins the security vs. privacy debate in the age of AI?

When trying to maintain balance between security and privacy in an AI-enabled world, who decides which side should tip and when? So continues the security vs. privacy debate. Continue Reading
HIPAA compliance checklist: The key to staying compliant in 2020

Putting together a HIPAA compliance program can be fraught with difficulty. Review best practices and a HIPAA compliance checklist to avoid common pitfalls and pass an audit. Continue Reading
In comparing GDPR and CCPA, lessons in compliance emerge

In anticipation of the CCPA Jan. 1, 2020, implementation date, business leaders should understand the parallels between GDPR and CCPA to learn from the EU's GDPR rollout period. Continue Reading