China recently joined the European Union and Brazil in passing a personal data protection law. Scheduled to go into effect on 1 November 2021, the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) will require app designers to allow users to decide whether and how their data will be used and requires consent be obtained from individuals to […]
In order for humans to fully embrace artificial intelligence (AI), they need to trust it. While there hasn’t been a standard way for organizations to gage how much people trust their AI models, that could soon change. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency that falls under the U.S. Department of Commerce, […]
When it comes to personal data, individuals and governments alike are becoming more privacy conscious, and it’s not hard to see why. Cyber attacks ensnaring government and private organizations, such as those launched against SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline, are becoming more frequent. Meanwhile, organizations are increasingly storing data in the cloud, where potential hackers have […]
Contact-tracing apps designed to track populations during the COVID-19 pandemic are raising red flags around data privacy. It has unveiled a clash between the need to protect privacy and the need to protect public health. While these apps may help health officials contain the virus, they also pose many questions around privacy, including: Who owns […]
How secure is your privacy when it comes to your interconnected devices? According to IoT Analytics, about 40% of the 17 billion smart devices worldwide in 2018 utilize the Internet of Things (IoT). This past year has been full of stories highlighting how these smart devices have been leaking or storing personal data. Not only […]
It’s been a year since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect, but individuals and businesses still have misconceptions surrounding it. Here are six common myths about the GDPR: The large fines are just a threat. Pre-GDPR, there was a lot of buzz about the extremely heavy fines that could be placed on […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is forcing marketers to address privacy policies with consumers, something previously avoided at all costs by some. GDPR requires marketers to be more intentional and transparent about how they collect and use customer information, giving consumers a sense of control, security, and respect. AdWeek reports that marketers can better […]
In just a couple of months, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe will require companies to obtain consent before collecting user data from those in the European Union and United Kingdom. This new set of regulations will give internet users more control over personal data, including user name, photos, email addresses, phone numbers, […]
A vast majority of the world’s largest organizations believe they’re prepared for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). But they’re not. At least, that’s according to international law firm, Paul Hastings, which surveyed general counsel and chief security officers from 100 FTSE and 100 Fortune500 companies. Of those, 98% of the Fortune companies think they’re good […]
On May 25, 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) go into effect. This broadly-reaching set of regulations related to how personal data is collected, processed, and stored, is causing fundamental shifts in the way organizations approach personal data. And rightly so: the fines for non-compliance are significant, at 4% of annual global turnover or […]
