The rise of artificial intelligence has brought both opportunities and challenges to the workplace. However, a growing trend of employees using free or unauthorized AI tools poses significant risks, from security breaches to...more
5/15/2025
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Employee Training ,
Employees ,
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Trade Secrets
1. Know What Laws Apply to your Organization
It’s not surprising many leaders are unsure about which new laws or regulations apply to their organization. Privacy and security laws, particularly in the U.S., have changed...more
Know What Laws Apply -
Privacy and security laws, particularly in the U.S., have changed dramatically in the last few years. It’s not surprising many leaders are unsure which new laws or updated regulations apply to their...more
3/3/2025
/ Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
GLBA Privacy ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Multi-Factor Authentication ,
Oregon ,
Personal Data ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Management ,
State Privacy Laws
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Cybersecurity and IT leaders are vital to every organization’s success. But they might also be burning out now, when you need them more than ever. 93% of security leaders say they’ve considered quitting their...more
On December 16, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC) final rule (the “CMMC Program Rule”) will become effective, to codify the CMMC requirements and assessment processes....more
11/19/2024
/ Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Final Rules ,
New Rules ,
NIST ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO)
Since 2011, I’ve attended the International Association of Privacy Professionals’ Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C. Each year one session gets everyone talking; this year the honor went to “Direct Insights from U.S....more
4/9/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Biometric Information ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Enforcement ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Personal Information ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
State and Local Government ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Technology Sector
On July 1, 2024, Florida’s Digital Bill of Rights, Oregon’s Consumer Privacy Act, and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act will take effect. And on October 1, 2024, Montana’s Consumer Data Privacy Act will become law. ...more