How one financial institution adapted to privacy regulations

Fragmented regulations are a nightmare for companies operating across borders. Multiple risk assessments, duplicated reporting, overlapping rules. The result? Higher costs, slower innovation, and frustration. Businesses need harmonized, streamlined data privacy compliance. Because clarity drives both protection and growth.

In today’s evolving regulatory landscape, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) are not just compliance tools, they are strategic assets for federal contractors. Dive into my latest blog post to explore how integrating PIAs can strengthen your competitive edge, mitigate risk, and build trust with government clients. https://lnkd.in/eXSuydx8

Data privacy isn’t just an IT issue — it’s a boardroom issue. Executives who understand the risk landscape know that compliance failures can destroy years of growth. 🧠 Forward-thinking companies are embedding data privacy compliance into their governance models — not leaving it to chance.

California’s privacy leadership in 2025: setting the pace for the nation California continues to define the U.S. privacy conversation. With the CCPA/CPRA, the state has set a high bar for consumer rights, including expanded access, deletion, and data minimization obligations. The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) is not only enforcing these rules but also shaping what comes next. A major development is the Delete Act. Its upcoming deletion platform (DROP) will let consumers request removal from all registered data brokers through a single request. Although still in the rulemaking phase, it is scheduled to go live in 2026 and could reshape the data broker ecosystem nationwide. At the same time, new CPRA rules on cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making technologies are close to final approval and may take effect by late 2025 or early 2026. Regulators are also stepping up enforcement, with a strong focus on dark patterns — making clear that compliance depends on user experience outcomes, not company intent. 👉 For businesses, California is more than just another state law: it is a testing ground and trend-setter for U.S. privacy. Building flexible compliance programs now means being prepared for the patchwork ahead. Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. #privacy #dataprotection #ccpa #cpra #deleteact #california #compliance

Fines make headlines, but the real story is the lesson behind them. Weak data governance leaves companies exposed — both technically and ethically. A strong data privacy compliance framework turns risk into resilience and regulation into opportunity.

🛡️ The American Privacy Rights Act: A Federal Shift in U.S. Data Privacy The U.S. is on the verge of a major privacy transformation. The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA)—now moving through Congress—could become the first comprehensive federal privacy law, setting a nationwide standard for how companies collect, use, and protect personal data. Unlike today’s patchwork of state regulations, APRA aims to bring clarity, consistency, and accountability to the data privacy landscape. 🔑 What APRA Would Do: Give individuals access, deletion, and portability rights over their data. Require companies to limit data collection to what’s truly necessary. Impose stricter rules for sensitive data like biometrics and location. Establish national standards that would override most state privacy laws. Allow enforcement by the FTC, state attorneys general, and in some cases, individuals. 🚀 Why It Matters: For individuals, this could mean greater control and transparency. For organizations, it means streamlined compliance, but also new responsibilities to build trust and protect sensitive information at scale. 🧭 The Road Ahead: APRA still faces debate in Washington—particularly around state law preemption and enforcement—but its bipartisan momentum suggests that a national privacy baseline is closer than ever. This isn’t just a legal shift. It’s a signal that data governance is becoming a core pillar of business strategy. Organizations that get ahead of APRA now will be better positioned to build trust, reduce risk, and compete globally. What do you think—will APRA simplify privacy compliance or add new layers of complexity? #Privacy #DataProtection #APRA #TechPolicy #Compliance #Cybersecurity #Regulation #Trust #DataStrateg

Big shift ahead in U.S. data privacy. The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) could establish the first nationwide privacy standard, replacing today’s patchwork of state laws. This isn’t just compliance — it’s a strategic moment for companies to rethink how they collect, govern, and build trust with data. Will APRA push companies to elevate privacy to a boardroom priority — or treat it as another compliance checkbox? #Privacy #APRA #DataProtection #Cybersecurity #Regulation #TechPolicy #Leadership #DataStrategy #Trust

Demystifying data privacy clauses. What small businesses should really be doing in 2025 Let’s be honest.  Most small businesses haven’t looked at their privacy policy in years. But your privacy clauses aren’t just legal fine print. They’re how you earn trust and avoid nasty surprises when a client or regulator asks questions. Here’s your quick 2025 privacy check 👇 ▪️ Be clear on what data you collect and why ▪️ Check your lawful basis.  Consent isn’t always required ▪️ Know who you share data with ▪️ Review how long you keep data ▪️ Update for the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025  (Here’s the short version: The new Act tweaks how businesses can use and share data, so check your privacy policy still reflects what you actually do with customer information.) If your policy hasn’t had a refresh since pre-GDPR days… now’s the time people. We love this practical guide from the ICO.  It’s clear, simple, and made for small businesses: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZe_tV-z Remember, good privacy practice = good business.  It’s about clarity, trust, and confidence for your clients, not just compliance. #Lawbox #DataPrivacy #SmallBusiness #GDPR #PrivacyPolicy #ComplianceMadeSimple #legalsyoullactuallylike

📝 Privacy regulations are based on a set of core principles — be transparent, minimize data collected, limit its use, and delete it when no longer needed. ❗ Yet without clear retention schedules, many organizations treat retention and privacy as separate challenges, creating gaps that weaken compliance, increase risk, and make programs harder to manage. This webinar brings together filerskeepers and TrustArc experts to explore how organizations can bridge this gap. 🚀 💡 Join us as we discuss why retention is one of the keys to the backbone of a functioning privacy program, the operational and legal challenges behind "how long to keep data," and practical approaches to harmonize retention requirements with privacy obligations across complex organizations. 🔎 We’ll dive into: 🔹 How unclear or inconsistent retention schedules can create gaps in core privacy principles — such as data minimization, purpose limitation, and storage limitation — and practical steps to address them. 🔹 How data minimization, use, and retention/deletion impact user expectations and trust. 🔹 Embedding retention into privacy governance frameworks to build auditable, defensible programs that connect legal reasoning to privacy operations. 🔹 Real-world decisions organizations face when harmonizing retention requirements with privacy obligations across complex environments. 🎙️ Meet the speakers: - Wanne Pemmelaar, CEO & Co-founder, filerskeepers and Lawstronaut - Joanne Furtsch, VP, Privacy Knowledge, TrustArc - Paul Iagnocco, Customer Enablement Lead, TrustArc 👉 Register here - https://lnkd.in/gxX8qnAD #recordsmanagement #dataretention #privacycompliance #informationgovernance #legalcompliance #privacylaws #datagovernance #privacyoperations #dataprivacy #recordsretention #trustarc #filerskeepers #privacygovernance