A new congressional report recommending a FedRAMP-style framework for commercial data brokers has reignited a long-running debate in Washington: whether federal agencies should be able to buy sensitive personal data on the open market without the same legal scrutiny required for traditional surveillance. Supporters of reform argue that the rapid growth of the data brokerage… Read More
Data anonymization and tokenization are essential techniques for SOC 2 security requirements and, in a larger context, for data privacy. By implementing these data protection methods, organizations can bolster their privacy controls, reduce risk, and demonstrate commitment to SOC 2 privacy compliance. This article discusses how data anonymization and tokenization work, their differences, and how… Read More
In today’s data-driven world, organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive information daily. Data compliance and robust governance are crucial for maintaining data integrity, confidentiality, and availability while avoiding the pitfalls of a privacy breach or noncompliance. This article discusses what it means to implement data governance policies for data compliance across several different (privacy-centric) frameworks. … Read More