Privacy & Compliance
A Few Thoughts on Data Security Standards
Jun 19, 2020
Did you know that the 462-page NIST 800-53 data security standard has 206 controls with over 400 sub-controls1? By the way, you can gaze upon the convenient XML-formatted version here....
Do Your GDPR Homework and Lower Your Chance of Fines
Jun 19, 2020
Advice that was helpful during your school days is also relevant when it comes to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): do your homework because it counts for...
Wyden’s Consumer Data Protection Act: Preview of US Privacy Law
Jun 17, 2020
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has, for good reason, received enormous coverage in the business and tech press in 2018. But wait, there’s another seismic privacy shift occurring, and...
Data Security and Privacy Lessons From Recent GDPR Fines
Jun 17, 2020
We’re more than a year into the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) era, and we now have a few enforcement actions under our belts as data points. Earlier in 2019,...
North Carolina Proposes Tougher Breach Notification Rules
Jun 17, 2020
If you’ve been reading our amazing blog content and whitepaper on breach notification laws in the US and worldwide, you know there’s often a hidden loophole in the legalese. The...
Understanding the Relationship Between the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive
Jun 17, 2020
Remember last May when our favorite sites were suddenly asking our consent to collect cookie information? The answer given by the media and other experts for this flurry of cookie...
Right to be Forgotten: Explained
Jun 17, 2020
Learn about The Right to be Forgotten (RTBF), an individual’s right to request their data be removed from any organization's data stores.
52 Key Cybersecurity Tips: Your Playbook for Unrivaled Security
Jun 17, 2020
With breaches on the rise, it’s crucial to make cybersecurity a priority. Follow these preventative cybersecurity tips for stronger security practices.
How to Discover GDPR Data With Varonis
Jun 17, 2020
GDPR goes into effect in less than 85 days – but there’s still time to prepare. The first step in getting ready for the upcoming deadline is to discover and...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): GDPR and HR/Employee Data
Jun 17, 2020
As I wrote in another post, HR records are considered personal data and covered under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Since I keep on hearing from people who should...
A Year in the Life of the GDPR: Must-Know Stats and Takeaways
Jun 17, 2020
This review of the GDPR covers how it's changed the way industries and individuals function online through GDPR stats, fines and policies of this past year
Wyden's Consumer Data Protection Act: How to Be Compliant
Jun 17, 2020
Will 2019 be the year the US gets its own GDPR-like privacy law? Since my last post in this series, privacy legislation is becoming more certain to pass. Leaders from...
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