
On the Convergence of Data Privacy and Data Security: Part 1
If you’re fairly new to this ‘privacy stuff’, you might be wondering why I used the phrase ‘data privacy’, not ‘data protection’. Well, unlike the security industry where we can’t even agree on when to use ‘cybersecurity’, ‘data security’, or ‘information security’, the privacy world has its act together. Hell, ... Read More
Does ISO 27001 Certification Give You Immunity From GDPR Fines?
I was actually chuckling to myself as I wrote that title because I know you were thinking [the equivalent of] one of the following as you clicked on the link: If you have not read the GDPR: “That would be awesome!” If you have read the GDPR: “Don’t be so ... Read More
Privacy Shield Does NOT Equal GDPR Compliance
Once again, I will begin this blog with the caveat that I am NOT a privacy expert. However, even a single reading, some brief research, and little common sense makes it clear that Privacy Shield is more about keeping US-EU business moving than it is protecting the rights of data ... Read More