Did you know the California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPR) Act and the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) both support data minimization? This idea tells companies to only keep the personal data they really need for the shortest time. By taking a privacy-first stance and setting up good data retention policies, businesses can lower…
Data Protection and Privacy
76% of people use voice assistants, but 49% don't know they're always listening. This shows a big concern about the privacy of smart helpers like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. As these devices get more common, we need to know the risks they pose to our privacy. Even though voice assistants are handy, 31% of…
In today's world, data is everywhere. A shocking 79% of companies faced a data breach last year. With over 44 zettabytes of data online, keeping our information safe is key. A single data breach in the U.S. costs about $8.64 million on average. For small companies, losing data can be fatal. Sixty percent of them…
Did you know 92% of small businesses don't fully understand GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) affects all businesses, big or small. This guide will help you understand and follow GDPR rules. This way, your business can protect the personal data of everyone involved. GDPR for small businesses might seem hard at first. But…
Data breaches have exposed over 37 billion records in 2020, a 141% jump from 2019. This highlights the urgent need for better data protection. Millions of personal records, like names and financial info, have been leaked. Blockchain technology offers a new way to keep this information safe. Blockchain is behind Bitcoin and other digital currencies.…
In today's digital world, can we really trust artificial intelligence to keep our personal info safe? As AI becomes more common in keeping us secure, we wonder: are we giving up our privacy for better security? AI has changed how we fight cyber threats. It can look at huge amounts of data fast and find…
Did you know the biometrics industry is set to grow by 87% in five years? As our world gets more digital, biometric data is becoming key for security and ease in many areas. It lets us unlock phones and check identities at airports easily. But, this fast growth in biometric tech has also raised big…
Is your organization protecting personal data well? With growing demands to show you handle sensitive info right, doing a thorough data privacy impact assessment is key. It helps tackle privacy risks and follow rules like the GDPR. Doing a privacy impact assessment means listing the personal data you collect. You also need to know where…
Have you ever thought about the risks in third-party apps you use every day? These apps can make life easier but also threaten your security. With 51% of businesses not checking third-party apps' security, it's key to know the dangers and protect your data. Third-party apps can access your personal and work data, like names…
Is your organization ready for the fast-changing world of data protection in 2025? As we move into a new era of cybersecurity, companies face a complex mix of emerging data privacy regulations, new technologies, and threats that keep evolving. The risks are higher than ever, with data breaches costing an average of $4.8 million in…