Data Breaches & Consequences

Cole PrudenCompliance, Data Breaches, Data Leak Prevention, Data Protection, Personally Identifiable Information, PII

Data breaches are so big these days, they’re measured by records stolen in the millions and even billions! With seemingly so many happening literally every day, let’s explore some of the standout cases and aftermath that followed. Your Data Has Been Leaked The title says it all. At this point, it’s safe to say that various parts of your personal … Read More

FERPA, Compliance, and Everything in Between

Cole PrudenCompliance, Regulatory Compliance

FERPA, Compliance, and Everything in Between

Another day, another data compliance to wrap our heads around. This time, uncover the basics of FERPA, who it protects, why you should care… and everything in between. FERPA – The Champion of Students FERPA… aren’t those the local guys on Mt. Everest, carrying all the rich “mountaineers’” equipment to the top and back, with no oxygen tank or fancy … Read More

Intro to Integrated Risk Management

Cole PrudenCompliance, PII

What’s the worst thing about risks? They’re often hiding where you’d least expect them. So, let’s review a few best practices for finding and eliminating them. IRM 101 Few words captivate audiences more than Integrated Risk Management (IRM). It’s easy to picture them displayed on a corporate slideshow for a room full of less-than-enthused paper pushers just waiting for their … Read More

The California Delete Act: How it affects organizations

Cole PrudenCCPA, Compliance, Data Protection, Personal Data, PII

california delete act

All it takes is one request, and poof… everything’s gone. What is the California Delete Act Sunny California has long been a leader in surfing, movie-making, and… consumer privacy? That’s right, and as of Jan. 1, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CCPA) is set to enforce a new law that could completely change data storage as we know it. … Read More