Entries by Jodi Daniels

Prepare for 2024 with a Privacy Health Check

As we plunge into 2024, it’s prime time for organizations and their teams to set business growth resolutions and give their privacy health a little TLC. Analyzing your privacy health begins with two key questions. Are there any recent developments that may affect your organization’s current compliance? And which parts of your privacy program could […]

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Cracking The Code: Safeguarding Your E-Commerce Site from Malicious Threats

E-commerce businesses collect a lot of personal information from their customers.  Think about it—if a customer has an account with an online clothing store, that store probably has their credit card information, home address, phone number, email, and birthday (for the free birthday gift, obviously). Now imagine if your website experienced a data breach and […]

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What Your Data Privacy Management Software Should Include

No matter your industry, no matter the purpose, picking out software probably doesn’t make your list of exciting Friday night activities.  Sure, there are a few people who will break out a bucket of popcorn and a frosty beverage as they scroll through feature sets, G2 reviews, and customer testimonials… but most would rather (insert […]

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A Guide to Privacy Impact Assessments

Until recently, privacy impact assessments (PIAs) were mostly just requirements for U.S. government agencies like the Department of Transportation or the Federal Trade Commission. But today, more and more businesses around the United States are required to conduct PIAs because of changing regulations. Unfortunately, the factors that require a business to conduct a PIA vary […]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Top 10 Tips

October isn’t just about pumpkin-spiced lattes – it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In a world where cyber threats are leveling up, fortifying your online presence is essential. At Red Clover Advisors, we’re on a mission to empower organizations with rock-solid cybersecurity best practices. It all starts with helping you and your team grasp the vital […]

Your Cookie Maintenance Checklist for 2023

Legos are a darling to the toy world. And why not? They’re colorful, versatile, and can entertain a child for literal hours. Yes, there is the ever-present threat of stepping barefoot on one in the middle of the night, but they’re generally regarded as a core part of the modern childhood experience.  Yet Legos come […]

A Guide to Employee Data Privacy

There are many ways to keep your employees happy and satisfied with working for your business. Some are small—a well-stocked snack bar and complimentary Starbucks runs are almost universally appreciated. Some are meatier—robust paid leave, health benefits, and flexible working hours seriously help employees feel seen as whole people, not just worker bees.  But among […]

Privacy Risks of Using AI for Your Business

AI is becoming increasingly mainstream as potential business use cases increase almost daily. We’re only seeing the technology in its infancy, and it’s already changing how we work.  That said, AI—specifically generative AI—is still in its infancy. From a legal and security perspective, it is largely untested. At best, we’d call it a little murky. […]

How to Comply With the New Data Privacy Laws in 2023

Data privacy laws have had quite a year so far. Seven U.S. states have passed new data privacy laws in 2023, six of which are signed. These laws will take effect anywhere from 2024–2026. This means that 12 states currently boast comprehensive data privacy and consumer protection law. It’s also safe to assume that more […]

EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

On July 10, 2023, the European Commission (EC) approved the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (the “Framework”). The decision was the result of an evaluation and determination by the EC that the Framework ensures an adequate level of protection as compared to EU law. Consequently, transfers of personal data from the EU to a US company […]