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California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 – CCPA 2.0?
by Patrick Hughes on November 13, 2020 at 3:45 PM
During last week’s election, the state of California voted to pass the new California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This legislation is intended to expand and strengthen the current California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Last October I published a blog post outlining the implications of …
Elements of Quality Security and Privacy Awareness Training
by Patrick Hughes on September 3, 2020 at 3:00 PM
As information technology professionals, we often hear the term security awareness training. Most organizations know they need to be conducting continuous security awareness training, whether the goal is to check a box for a framework/regulation they must adhere to, or they genuinely …
Virtual Healthcare and HIPAA Compliance
by Patrick Hughes on June 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm, and society as we know it is changing rapidly. From how we interact with each other socially, to our ability to freely go shopping and eat at restaurants, changes are being initiated across the board. Industries all across the world have been aff …
Pandemic Planning and Tabletop Testing
by Patrick Hughes on March 10, 2020 at 3:45 PM
With the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that organizations assess their current pandemic response plans. If your organization doesn’t have a pandemic response plan in place, it is highly recommended t …
3 Keys to Getting Your Cybersecurity Program Back on Track
by Patrick Hughes on January 2, 2020 at 1:39 PM
2020 is finally here, whether we are ready for it or not! With the new year brings new challenges to organizations across all industries. With technologies on the rise and criminals only gaining more and more resources, organizations may struggle to keep up in 2020.
Complying with California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
by Patrick Hughes on October 2, 2019 at 1:03 PM
What is CCPA? The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a law that was enacted in June of 2018 and will be effective come January 1st, 2020, with Attorney General enforcement starting on July 1st, 2020. This law is designed to give California residents access to their data being h …