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Privacy Ref
1 year ago

But Why A.I.?

During this past week we celebrated Data Privacy Day. As we usually do, Privacy Ref offered a free two hour presentation to introduce privacy to anyone interested. With over a hundred attendees, there were some great questions. One that was of particular interest was surrounding emerging topics f...
Privacy Ref
1 year ago

Trends in privacy tools

The latest trends in the latest privacy operations management tools To keep up with the ever-changing privacy landscape, a lot of businesses have begun tracking their privacy program daily operations using a privacy operations management tool. A privacy operations management tool is used to help ...
Privacy Ref
1 year ago

CIPP Exam Advice

I had promised Bob that I would take the CIPP/US exam “before the end of 2022” and pushed that to the limit. On December 27th, I took the exam and passed. Lots of people ask for advice on how to study, what to study, or tips for taking the test itself. I cannot share actual […]
Privacy Ref
1 year ago

Should training be “fun”?

We want training to be something that our participants can enjoy. We also know it takes a surprising amount of energy to pay attention to something that may not be front of mind. How is someone supposed to pay attention to the updated data retention policy when they have an email campaign startin...
Privacy Ref
1 year ago

Achieving Operational Compliance: Analyzing the Gaps

You’ve created a data inventory, you’ve mapped your processes, and researched the laws and regulations that are applicable to your business. Not surprisingly, there are some gaps between your practices and the legal requirements. Now what do you do?
Privacy Ref
1 year ago

Is there a National Do Not Mail List?

And how does it affect my marketing activities? Opt-out mechanisms for consumers For companies engaged in direct marketing activities, the opt-out mechanism is a known and growing complicating element. The Attorney General’s decision in the Sephora Case has resulted in the Global Privacy Control ...
Privacy Ref
1 year ago

Learning From Nerds: Please Read the Rules

It has been no secret that I am a nerd. One place my inner nerd particularly surfaces is my love of board games. From your most basic game of Scrabble, in depth games of Catan, or diving deep into a euro-game with an encyclopedia sized rulebook, I am ready to go. There is a lot […]
Privacy Ref
2 years ago

Achieving Operational Compliance: The Law is Just the Start

The privacy legal landscape is rapidly changing. Many jurisdictions are considering or are about to enforce new legislation for the protection of personal information with varying requirements. Once the laws are enacted, regulatory authorities than interpret the requirements which may impact what...
Privacy Ref
2 years ago

Scope Creep

When new technologies arrive on the scene, there is a rush to use them everywhere. Bluetooth technology led to including it in almost any new product regardless of whether it actually adds anything. Internet connectivity has also seen a similar reaction; most notably I recall a juicer that was co...
Privacy Ref
2 years ago

New US federal data privacy bill review

How does the draft US federal privacy bill measure up to the GDPR? Months after the “agreement in principle” between the EU and the US for a new ‘Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework,’ a draft federal data privacy bill has been proposed by US Congress members. The question rema...