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Happy Independence Day to the Data Governance Champions! On this Fourth of July, as we celebrate freedom and independence, I want to take a moment to recognize a sector that's crucial for our nation's (and the world's) data-driven future: Data Governance! Just like the Founding Fathers built a framework for a free and prosperous society, data governance professionals are laying the groundwork for a trusted and responsible data ecosystem. Your dedication to data quality, security, and compliance ensures that organizations can leverage the power of data while safeguarding privacy and fostering trust. Here's to your hard work and commitment to data excellence! May you continue to break down data silos, champion transparency, and empower organizations to make data-driven decisions with confidence. #DataGovernance #IndependenceDay #DataSecurity #DataPrivacy

Join us for our upcoming (brown bag lunch series) Privacy Bytes session: "Enabling the Continuous PIA through Data Discovery" During this session, we'll discuss practical steps for integrating continuous PIAs with data discovery, and you will be able to engage with peers, share insights, and enhance data privacy strategies! 🔗 Register here:

Protecting privacy and ensuring confidentiality in data is a critical component of modernizing our national data infrastructure. The use of blended data presents new considerations for responsible data stewardship. Our new report, Toward a 21st Century National Data Infrastructure: Managing Privacy and Confidentiality Risks with Blended Data, provides a framework for managing disclosure risks that accounts for the unique attributes of blended data and poses a series of questions to guide considered decision-making. Join us for a presentation of the report’s findings and conclusions and for reflections on implications for statistical policy and best practices for managing privacy risk. Register now: https://ow.ly/ciNH50R5apb #Data #DataScience #DataPolicy

Anonymizing personal data is important for keeping people’s information safe. K-anonymity is a simple and low-cost way to protect privacy while still being able to use the data. By grouping and generalizing data, k-anonymity makes it much harder for anyone to figure out who the data is about. If you’re handling personal data, consider using k-anonymity to help protect it. It’s an easy and effective step you can take to keep your data secure. What Is K-Anonymity? K-anonymity is a technique that makes sure that any person in a dataset looks the same as at least k−1 other people in the dataset. In other words, the information about one person is grouped together with information about other people, making it hard to tell them apart. Why Is K-Anonymity a Good Solution? -Easy to Use: K-anonymity is straightforward. You don’t need to be a computer expert to use it, and it doesn’t require expensive tools or software. -Low Cost: Because it’s simple, k-anonymity is also affordable. You can protect your data without spending a lot of money. -Effective: Even though it’s simple, k-anonymity is very effective. By grouping similar data together, it makes it much harder for someone to figure out who the data belongs to. How Does K-Anonymity Work? Here’s how you can apply k-anonymity to your data: 1-Find the Identifiers: Look for the pieces of information that might reveal someone’s identity, like birthdates, postal codes, or gender. 2-Generalize the Data: Change the information so it’s less specific. For example, instead of using a full birthdate, just use the birth year. 3-Remove Unique Data: If some data is too unique and can’t be grouped easily, you might need to remove or hide it. 4-Always Check the Results: Make sure that each person’s data is grouped with at least k other people’s data so that no one can be easily identified. InfotoIntell

We're thrilled to kick off Global Data Privacy Week 2024 --- a time to reflect, educate, and take action on data privacy matters. This year's theme, "Take Control of Your Data," resonates profoundly with our mission at DataPro. In an era where data is more valuable than ever, understanding and managing personal data becomes crucial. Data Privacy Week serves as a potent reminder that each individual has the power and the right to control their digital footprint. This week, we encourage you to engage with our resources and activities designed to enhance your understanding of data privacy. We're participating in webinars and conferences, publishing insightful articles, and providing free consultations to help you navigate the complexities of data protection. Remember, taking control of your data isn't just a one-week commitment; it's a continuous journey towards a safer digital future. Let's work together to ensure that your personal and organizational data remain secure, private, and under your control. Stay safe and empowered

🚀 Invest in Data Governance🚀 In today’s data-driven world, robust data governance is essential for success. Implementing strong data governance policies for data management, access control, and compliance is crucial. Here’s why investing in data governance matters: 1) Data Security: Ensures your data is protected against breaches and unauthorized access, safeguarding sensitive information. 🔒 2) Privacy: Maintains the privacy of your data, building trust with customers and stakeholders. 🛡️ 3)Regulatory Compliance: Adheres to regulations and standards, avoiding costly fines and reputational damage. 📜 By prioritizing data governance, you can enhance data security, privacy, and regulatory adherence, ensuring your organization’s data integrity and trustworthiness. 🌟 Only 6 weeks until we'll be exhibiting at Big Data LDN ! In the lead-up to the event, we'll be sharing 8 essential Big Data tips. Stay tuned for valuable insights every week. #BigDataLDN #DataGovernance #Compliance #Erisna

Data masking is important step in protecting, anonymizing sensitive information. #dataanalytics #dataanonymisation #databasemanagement

Check out our new CNSTAT report! Toward a 21st Century National Data Infrastructure: Managing Privacy and Confidentiality Risks with Blended Data provides a framework for managing disclosure risks that accounts for the unique attributes of blended data and poses a series of questions to guide considered decision-making. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6t-yZ96

Thank you for OneTrust for publishing my latest article. "NIST CSF 2.0: What’s New and How to Use It" OneTrust allows you to sign up for free. You do not need to be a customer to read the magazine. Thank you Alexis Kateifides and Victoria Prescott In this article I tried to map out the key changes to CSF 2,0 and strived to provide practical guidance on how to use CSF 2.0 to manage cybersecurity risk and to foster informed decision-making. Specifically, the article ➢ delves into the updated National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, ➢ outlines the key changes in CSF 2.0, ➢ introduces the #Governance function and how the update treats cyber as a business conversation, ➢ talks about the updated process for creating organizational profiles, ➢ discuss how the revised framework reflects the modern enterprise and threat landscape, ➢ highlight leadership’s role in managing cyber risks. In this edition of Data Protection Leader you will also find: A blueprint for UK data protection and AI regulatory policy Eduardo Ustaran, Partner at Hogan Lovells   EU AI Act: Top tips for vendor management Brian McElligott, Partner at Maso Hayes & Curran LLP Florida, Oregon, and Texas: New privacy laws turning up the heat Laura Lemire , Of Counsel at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. Beyond the cookie jar: Emerging alternatives to third-party cookies and their privacy implications Iain Borner, CEO at The Data Privacy Group   Blog: Embracing the future of AI and data governance at TrustWeek 2024 Kadi Coult Wharton, OneTrust   Infographic: Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) OneTrust DataGuidance Content Team   China’s evolving data export landscape: Strategic insights and compliance pathways @James Gong and Harry Qu, Bird & Bird Meet a DPO: Linda Thielová Global DPO at OneTrust   Country profile: Türkiye Melis Mert, Managing Associate at BTS & Partners   5 minutes with: Laura Schwalbe Partner at Aurelian Law PLLC   #cybersecurity #riskmanagement #ecommerce #commerce #informationsecurity #computersecurity #resilience

What rights do customers have when it comes to their privacy? How can you navigate those rights and uphold their trust and safety? Data privacy is an imperative field to understand as a data-driven professional. Still relevant 3 years on and brought to you by Harvard Business School: Here’s a primer on what data privacy is and four things you need to know. Free e-book included on A Beginner's Guide to Data & Analytics.