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Assured SPC continues to grow and deliver security and privacy solutions for our clients. And once in a while, we want to share some observations that we think will benefit you.
What is Reasonable Security?
Reasonable Security in the Law Many laws require that businesses implement “reasonable security” practices and procedures or reasonable security safeguards. Some of these include GLBA, HIPAA, CCPA and the NY SHIELD Act. Many find that the definition of reasonable...
Does HIPAA Apply to the President?
The President and HIPAA There has been a huge trend over the last couple of days on Google and, I presume, other search engines for ‘Does HIPAA apply to the President?’ The short answer is YES. The Long Answer HIPAA affords all patients the same rights and...
Comparing GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and PEPIDA
Comparison of GDPR, CCPA, CPRA and PEPIDAComparing privacy laws can be challenging Some US companies need to comply with GDPR. Others need to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act, CCPA. If the California CPRA ballot initiative passes in November, US...
Pandemic – The Perfect Economic and Cybersecurity Storm
Balancing business survival, cyber risk, customer compliance, and privacy compliance Pandemic impact on Managing Risk Businesses of every size are dealing with a perfect storm created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, there was a growing...
Privacy Shield and GDPR – revised
Options to process EU subject data in the US now that the European Court of Justice squashes Privacy Shield
Data Security and Privacy for Board Members
Privacy does not have to be complicated. But board members have a fiduciary duty for their organization’s data security and privacy compliance. Many organizations create significant financial and reputational risk for themselves through decisions on governance,...