Key highlights from the draft American Privacy Rights Act Last week, bipartisan U.S. lawmakers introduced the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), enhancing consumer privacy legislation. Spearheaded by Chairs Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Maria Cantwell, the draft extends regulations to non-profits and introduces a private right of action. Notably, it mandates data minimization and explicit consent for sensitive data transfer. Moreover, the bill introduces heightened protections for teen data, opt-out rights, and AI governance requirements. Large data holders and high-impact social media compa ..read more

IAPP GPS 2024: Anticipating the Future of AI Regulation Enforcement At the IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2024, discussions revealed the challenges of aligning AI with privacy regulations like the GDPR and the upcoming EU AI Act. Regulators and industry leaders emphasized the need for a legal basis in data collection for AI, addressing challenges in global regulation conformity and data scraping. With AI's advancement, there's a critical balance between innovation and privacy, underscored by legal actions against companies for data misuse and the call for global standards in AI governance. Re ..read more

'Data mapping' is considered the foundational step for any privacy program. In the past we have written about: - Understanding DataMaps How to develop a current and effective datamap How can you Maximize the Benefits of your Data Map  The Challenges in Building an Effective Data Map Today we plan to focus on how DataMap can help with measurement and tracking of various metrics.   As a company that helps other organizations build and sustain their privacy programs, we have years of experience building and working with DataMap's and we've found that a strong and efficient DataMap ha ..read more

Recently, we've seen increased regulatory focus around risk assessment and management. Up until September 2023, the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) were the two state regulations known for setting clear guidelines for data protection assessments. In September of last year, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released draft rules on risk assessments. The release includes several regulations, some notable ones that mandate businesses to conduct and document detailed risk assessments for Personal Information (PI) processing activities and upd ..read more

A view from Brussels: GDPR 'still in the making' 8 years later The European Commission is gearing up to release its second report on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) after consulting stakeholders and receiving over 260 submissions. While stakeholders universally praise the GDPR's role in enhancing personal data protection, they also highlight implementation challenges and call for improvements in enforcement, coherence with other data-related legislation, and guidance from data protection authorities. Meanwhile, EU negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on the Europea ..read more

Big Data Analytics to reach $47.2 billion by 2031 The global Big Data Analytics in Semiconductor & Electronics market is projected to reach $47.2 billion by 2031, driven by increased adoption of analytics software and cloud computing advancements. Despite pandemic-related setbacks, factors like faster decision-making and business insights propel market growth, with North America leading in 2021. The electronics segment dominates, while supply chain analytics is expected to witness the fastest growth. COVID-19 disruptions are anticipated to recede, paving the way for market recovery and ex ..read more

To celebrate Women’s Day, Meru Data is proud to showcase a few renowned privacy professionals in this space and share their journey.,  Ellen P. Blanchard, J.D. What do you love most about your profession? What excites you about your job?  “One of the most interesting aspects of working in the legal industry is the fact that every matter is different even when the current legal issue or legal process is similar to matters handled for other clients.  We all develop skills to become experts in particular practice areas, but each matter has its own unique set of facts and ..read more

To celebrate Women’s Day, Meru Data is proud to showcase a few renowned privacy professionals in this space and share their journey.,  Veronica Canton What do you love most about your profession? What excites you about your job?  “My work is fast-paced because the privacy regulations are rapidly changing. For me, that translated to no boring days at work as I manage different questions or challenges; it keeps me engaged.”  How has your career evolved in the last two to three years? “Focus on my industry knowledge and finding my strengths. Based on my distinct roles and exp ..read more

To celebrate Women’s Day, Meru Data is proud to showcase a few renowned privacy professionals in this space and share their journey.,  Brooke Oppenheimer What do you love most about your profession? What excites you about your job?  “As a lawyer handling cybersecurity, data protection, and eDiscovery, my days never look the same. The regulatory landscape is ever-changing, new technologies emerge, and challenges evolve. It’s my responsibility to not only stay abreast of all these developments, but also to think ahead about the resulting implications and how those issue ..read more

To celebrate Women’s Day, Meru Data is proud to showcase a few renowned privacy professionals in this space and share their journey.,  Debbie Reynolds What do you love most about your profession? What excites you about your job?  “I love that my Data Privacy and Emerging Technology work, I can do things that help protect people and also help organizations have a better bottom line as a result of increased customer trust.”  How has your career evolved in the last two to three years?   “In some way AI has helped to evolve my Data Privacy career in that my tech ..read more