{"id":4938,"date":"2023-05-17T16:52:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T21:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.custominternet.biz\/?p=4938"},"modified":"2024-04-18T11:20:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T16:20:08","slug":"6-things-you-should-do-to-handle-data-privacy-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.custominternet.biz\/6-things-you-should-do-to-handle-data-privacy-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things You Should Do to Handle Data Privacy Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Once data began going digital, authorities realized a need to protect it. Thus, the creation of data privacy rules and regulations to address cyber threats. Many organizations have one or more data privacy policies they need to meet.<\/p>\n

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Those in the U.S. healthcare industry and their service partners need to comply with HIPAA. Anyone collecting payment card data must worry about PCI-DSS. GDPR is a wide-reaching data protection regulation. It impacts anyone selling to EU citizens.<\/p>\n

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Industry and international data privacy regulations are just the tip of the iceberg. Many state and local jurisdictions also have their own data privacy laws. Organizations must be aware of these compliance requirements. But they also need to know about updates to these rules.<\/p>\n

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By the end of 2024, about 75%<\/a> of the population will have its data protected by one or more privacy regulations.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Authorities enact new data privacy regulations all the time. For example, in 2023, four states will have new rules. Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, and Virginia will begin enforcing<\/a> new data privacy statutes.<\/p>\n

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Businesses must stay on top of their data privacy compliance requirements. Otherwise, they can suffer. Many standards carry stiff penalties for a data breach. And if security was lacking, fines can be even higher.<\/p>\n

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) uses a sliding scale. Violators can be fined between $100 to $50,000 per breached record. The more negligent the company is, the higher the fine.<\/p>\n

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Does all that sound scary?<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t worry, we have some tips below for you. These can help you keep up with data privacy updates coming your way.<\/p>\n

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Steps for Staying On Top of Data Privacy Compliance<\/h2>\n

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1. Identify the Regulations You Need to Follow<\/h3>\n

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Does your organization have a list of the different data privacy rules it falls under? There could be regulations for:<\/p>\n

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