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Are you ready for CPRA enforcement?
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) went into effect from January 1, 2023. Full enforcement of the CPRA began from July 1. The CPRA modified the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA). The CPRA provides California residents data rights covering the use of their personal information (PI) by entities providing them goods and services…
The state of US privacy law
In 2023 so far, 16 US states have tabled new privacy laws, alongside the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA).
An overview of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act
Individuals’ privacy rights remain at the forefront of US legislators in 2023. Biden’s State of the Union address placed data privacy and the enactment of a federal data protection and privacy law as a priority for the remainder of his term in office. Alongside California’s Consumer Privacy Act, Virginia’s Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) came…
CPRA in 2022: What's new and how to prepare
Learn the newest CPRA 2022 updates as California’s latest privacy legislation comes into effect and what you must do to keep your organization compliant.
Why the Colorado Privacy Act could cost you
We’ve entered an era of heavy regulation where the costs stemming from mishandling of an individual's personal details are borne primarily by any organization that collects and uses information. In July 2021, the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) was signed into law, making Colorado the third U.S. state to pass comprehensive privacy legislation. The CPA borrows…
U.S. data privacy laws: Discover all you need to know
Unlike other countries, the U.S. doesn’t currently have a singular data privacy law that covers the protection of personal data. Instead, there is a patchwork blanket of laws across several states and industries, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). This…
Data privacy week 2022: Reflection and a look ahead
This week is the annual Data Privacy Week, hosted by the National Cybersecurity Alliance. The campaign intends to educate individuals on best practices for securing their data while also teaching the public about online privacy.
Introducing the Ground Labs data discovery network
We are excited to unveil the Ground Labs Data Discovery Network, our expanded program to further welcome distributors, resellers, integrators, consultants and alliance partners into our partner ecosystem. Launched today, the Ground Labs Data Discovery Network enables partners to add award-winning data discovery and remediation to their existing solutions portfolios to build new revenue streams…
An introduction to U.S. data compliance laws
Due to technological advances like the rise of cloud storage and social media, there is an increasing concern over privacy — especially when it comes to how businesses collect and use customer data. While the U.S. does not presently have an all-encompassing privacy law for the entire country, more and more states are establishing their…
CCPA data categories to know
In 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) came to fruition as one of the strictest state-wide data privacy laws in the United States. It regulates how businesses worldwide are allowed to handle the personal information (PI) of California residents. This law sets a new standard for privacy rights. It extends past typical personal data…