Prepare Now for Data Privacy Law Changes in 2024

By |2024-04-02T11:23:11-04:00December 6th, 2023|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management, Privacy|

The privacy legislation trend shows no signs of slowing down. At least a dozen states have now enacted privacy laws, in addition to global laws already in place. And more states will inevitably pass privacy legislation in the coming year. Organizations should plan carefully to prepare for data privacy law changes in 2024 and beyond. New State Privacy Laws Taking Effect in 2024 Each year, a handful of states enact sweeping privacy legislation, and 2024 is no exception. The following new privacy laws will take effect in the coming months: Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MTCDPA) – This law goes

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Data Ethics and Responsibility Build Trust, Efficiency, and Competitive Advantage

By |2024-04-02T11:18:49-04:00November 21st, 2023|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management, Privacy|

Data ethics and responsibility refer to the practice of using data in a fair, transparent, accountable, and trustworthy manner. Treating data responsibly extends far beyond simply achieving regulatory compliance. It involves carefully considering the impact of data on individuals and society. While it brings important business benefits, it requires strategy. For example, a university conducting social research on issues surrounding indigenous peoples has a responsibility to respect the cultural values of the indigenous community. This will involve first obtaining informed consent from the community and individuals involved. It also requires taking steps to ensure fairness and cultural accuracy in data

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Data Lineage Best Practices Enhance Data Quality and Usability

By |2024-04-02T11:16:35-04:00November 15th, 2023|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management|

Organizations depend on quality data to drive strategy and innovation. To unlock data quality, data users need a better understanding of that data. This includes knowing where it originated, how it has been used, and how it has transformed over time. Enter data lineage, a type of metadata that traces the journey of data through the organization. Data lineage provides a visual map of data items from their origin through every access point. By helping users observe different touchpoints along the data journey, it enables data stewards to validate for accuracy and consistency. It also provides necessary context about historical

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Data-driven Business Cultures Spark Innovation and Power Decision Making

By |2024-04-03T10:59:01-04:00November 8th, 2023|Cyber-Security, Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management|

Successful businesses leverage data to create competitive advantage, inform decisions, optimize processes, and build customer satisfaction. But data-driven business cultures do not happen by chance. Data-driven cultures require both data democratization and data literacy. Data democratization involves the process of making data available to everyone in the organization, regardless of technical skills or roles. Data literacy, on the other hand, refers to the ability of those employees to understand, communicate, and use data effectively. Potential Roadblocks to Building Data-driven Business Cultures Despite having more data available than ever before, uncovering data value can prove difficult. For instance, because of data

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What US Businesses and Individuals Need to Know About GDPR Compliance

By |2024-04-03T10:57:31-04:00November 1st, 2023|Data Compliance, Privacy|

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect in 2018, increasing data protection for European Economic Area (EEA) citizens and residents. The GDPR impacts how organizations collect, process, store, and share personal data. While the law applies to individuals in the EEA, GDPR compliance also affects American citizens and businesses in certain situations. Failure to comply with GDPR can result in hefty fines, as well as reputational damage and legal action. For instance, Facebook’s parent company Meta was fined $1.3 billion this year for violating GDPR guidelines. Companies need to understand whether they fall under GDPR and how to achieve

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Navigate Manufacturing Compliance Landscape with Proactive Approach

By |2024-04-03T10:55:55-04:00October 25th, 2023|Data Compliance, Technology|

Today’s manufacturers face a complex and evolving landscape of cyber security and data privacy regulations. Managed effectively, manufacturing compliance can deliver a competitive advantage in addition to protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access and misuse. However, compliance can prove challenging for companies with limited resources and expertise. As manufacturing companies navigate the world of Industry 4.0, the amount of data they process grows exponentially. Data collected from customers, suppliers, and partners drives strategy and innovation. But it also presents an attractive target for cyber criminals. Manufacturers have a legal and ethical responsibility to carefully safeguard that data. Complex Regulatory Landscape

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Best Practices for SDOH Data Collection and Use Improve Health Outcomes

By |2023-10-06T10:02:43-04:00October 4th, 2023|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management, Trending|

The World Health Organization estimates that social and economic factors determine from 30 to 55 percent of health outcomes. Known as social determinants of health (SDOH), these factors include elements like education, safe housing, social support, and food security. Effective collection and use of SDOH data proves critical to health equity. The medical community recognizes the importance of SDOH. In fact, a recent study showed that 80 percent of organizations collect data about the conditions in which people live, work, learn, worship and play. However, lack of standardization and other challenges make it difficult for these organizations to leverage this

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Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Proactive Information Governance

By |2023-10-06T10:11:15-04:00September 13th, 2023|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management|

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become hot topics, particularly in the wake of civil unrest in the United States in 2020. Investors increasingly demand that businesses disclose data demonstrating DEI. And the federal government and nearly every state have passed anti-discrimination laws. Information governance helps organizations put good intentions into action. Diversity in this context refers to differences such as gender, age, race, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic status. It also refers to physical disabilities and neurodiversity. Inclusion, on the other hand, involves the practice of embracing diversity. And equity refers to removing barriers to ensure that historically marginalized

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Expedite FOIA and Public Records Requests with Leading eDiscovery Solution

By |2023-10-06T10:14:35-04:00September 6th, 2023|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management, Technology|

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and similar state laws give the public the right to access records from federal, state, and local government agencies. These laws promote transparency and accountability in the public sector. However, FOIA and public records requests often pose significant challenges for the agencies that must process and respond to them. For example, in 2021 agencies subject to FOIA received 838,164 FOIA requests. Responding to such requests can prove time-consuming and expensive, particularly if the records contain sensitive information that must be redacted. Large volumes of data spread across multiple platforms compound the problem. And not

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Data Governance in Municipalities: Driving Innovation and Public Trust

By |2023-07-28T07:52:19-04:00June 28th, 2023|Data Compliance, Information Governance and Management|

Cities face both opportunities and challenges in relation to data. Well-managed data can help to improve service delivery, optimize resource allocation, and drive innovation. On the other hand, concerns about privacy and transparency hold particular weight in the public arena, driving data governance in municipalities. Municipalities collect massive amounts of data in numerous formats and from many sources, ranging from court documents to traffic sensors. Data governance efforts manage data quality and availability to support decision making. Those efforts must also prioritize data security and privacy to satisfy regulatory requirements and safeguard public trust. To that end, the city’s data

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