A Guide to Data Privacy in the Workplace
In today’s digital age, data is the lifeblood of businesses. From customer information to financial records, companies rely on data for everything. But with great data comes great responsibility. Data privacy in the workplace is not just about complying with regulations; it’s about respecting the rights and trust of your employees and customers. In this […]
Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence, Challenges with Solutions
In today’s digital age, data privacy, and artificial intelligence (AI) intersection has become a hot topic. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, it’s crucial to understand the challenges and solutions associated with safeguarding our personal information in the age of AI. The Data Privacy Dilemma In an era where data is the new […]
Recent Developments in HCA Healthcare data breach incident.
On July 10, 2023, HCA Healthcare, the largest health system in the United States, announced that it had suffered a data breach that affected approximately 11 million patients. The breach involved the theft of patient names, contact information, addresses, and appointment information. The data was stolen from an external storage location used to format emails. […]
The Role of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs): Identifying and Mitigating Privacy Risks
COPPA & CIPA: Children’s Privacy Is Not Everyone’s Cup Of Tea
Introduction Protecting children’s privacy is crucial due to their vulnerability and limited understanding of online risks. Online predators pose a significant threat, and breaches can have a severe psychological impact. Privacy safeguards children from identity theft and the lifelong consequences of online sharing. Respecting privacy fosters trust and complies with legal obligations. Many countries have […]
Safeguarding Data: Navigating the Intersection Between Privacy and Cybersecurity.
As we navigate the digital landscape, the critical interplay between privacy and cybersecurity becomes increasingly evident. Privacy and cybersecurity are not separate entities; rather, they are intertwined in our efforts to protect sensitive data and preserve the trust of individuals and organizations. Let’s explore the intersection of privacy and cybersecurity and the importance of their […]
Data Privacy vs Data Protection
Data Privacy vs Data Protection are two related concepts, but they are not interchangeable. Data privacy refers to an individual’s right to control how their personal data is collected, used, and shared. It is the right of an individual to keep certain information about themselves private and confidential. This includes sensitive information such as medical […]
How to handle DSARs?
Introduction DSARs stand for Data Subject Access Requests, which is a request made by a data subject, to an organization asking for access to the personal data that the organization holds about them. These requests are typically made under data protection legislation, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union or […]
An Insight into Seven GDPR Data Protection Principles
Introduction GDPR Data Protection Principles With the widespread use of social media and telephones, it doesn’t take much to gather all of your personal information swiftly. Additionally, while you sign up only for a piece of information, you have no idea who or what organization is keeping your data or what they plan to use […]
The Lawful Basis for Processing: Selection and Challenges
Article 6 of the GDPR talks about the lawfulness Basis for processing. It states that: Clause (f) shall not apply to processing carried out by public authorities in the performance of their tasks. Selecting a lawful basis for processing personal data is a critical step in complying with data protection regulations such as the General […]