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Privacy & Compliance
Jun 19, 2020
A Few Thoughts on Data Security Standards
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....
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Jun 19, 2020
Do Your GDPR Homework and Lower Your Chance of Fines
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...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Data Security Privacy & Compliance
Jun 17, 2020
Wyden’s Consumer Data Protection Act: Preview of US Privacy Law
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...
Michael Buckbee
4 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Jun 17, 2020
North Carolina Proposes Tougher Breach Notification Rules
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...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Jun 17, 2020
Understanding the Relationship Between the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive
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...
Michael Buckbee
4 min read
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Data Security Privacy & Compliance
Jun 17, 2020
Right to be Forgotten: Explained
Learn about The Right to be Forgotten (RTBF), an individual’s right to request their data be removed from any organization's data stores.
Michael Buckbee
5 min read
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Data Security Privacy & Compliance
Jun 17, 2020
How to Discover GDPR Data With Varonis
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...
Michael Buckbee
2 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Jun 17, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): GDPR and HR/Employee Data
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...
Michael Buckbee
6 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Jun 17, 2020
A Year in the Life of the GDPR: Must-Know Stats and Takeaways
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
Rob Sobers
10 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
May 29, 2020
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC): A Contractor's Survival Guide
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a standard for DoD contractors’ cybersecurity. We’ll cover what it is and how to achieve compliance.
Justin McErlean
2 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Apr 30, 2020
Is Microsoft Office 365 HIPAA Compliant?
Microsoft Office 365 is growing in popularity, but it can present some challenges to HIPAA compliance. Read on to learn more about Office 365 HIPAA compliance
Michael Buckbee
5 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Mar 29, 2020
How Varonis Helps With ITAR Compliance
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) mandates that access to physical materials or technical data related to defense and military technologies is restricted to US citizens only. According to the US...
Jesse Rosenbaum
2 min read
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