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Considering video surveillance for your workplace? A thorough evaluation of data privacy risks is essential. While video surveillance enhances security, it also raises significant data privacy concerns due to its heightened vulnerability to cyberattacks and potential data breaches. Understanding how to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is critical for safeguarding personal data and avoiding penalties. Read our latest article to learn how to secure your video surveillance system and stay GDPR-compliant.  https://lnkd.in/dRZEi_tK #GDPR #DataPrivacy #CCTV #Cybersecurity 

Today, we celebrate 15 incredible years in the field of privacy and data protection. This milestone wouldn't be possible without our amazing team and loyal clients. Thank you for being a part of our journey! We're incredibly proud of how far we've come and we look forward to many more years of success and leadership in the field. #VeraSafe #Privacy #DataProtection #15YearsOfExcellence

The U.S. data privacy landscape continues to evolve as we step into 2025. Organizations should take note of the following developments: ➡️ 𝐂𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) amendments, effective January 1, 2025, introduce expanded definitions of personal information, explicitly including data in AI systems. Among other updates, these amendments also impose new responsibilities on businesses acquiring personal data via mergers, acquisitions, or bankruptcies. Ensuring compliance with pre-existing consumer opt-out preferences for the sale or sharing of personal data is now required. ➡️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐭 The grace periods allowing businesses to address violations under Colorado and Connecticut’s privacy laws have expired. Enforcement actions can now proceed without prior warnings, heightening the need for proactive compliance. ️➡️ 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 The privacy laws of Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, and New Hampshire are now enforceable. Businesses must check whether they are covered by any of these laws and align their data practices with the applicable requirements. ➡️ 𝐎𝐩𝐭-𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 Businesses subject to the privacy laws of Montana, Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Texas must implement mechanisms to honor consumer opt-out rights effectively. Organizations should confirm that GPC signals are automatically applied for users in the relevant states. ➡️ 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐚’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐃𝐏𝐀) 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Minnesota's privacy law now requires organizations to conduct DPAs for specific high-risk processing activities. These assessments evaluate the risks associated with processing personal data and the measures in place to mitigate these risks. At VeraSafe, we’re here to guide you through these evolving requirements. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your organization’s specific needs. https://lnkd.in/dd5E7GB

We are thrilled to announce that our Senior Privacy Counsel, Brad Davis, Esq., CIPP/US, CIPM, FIP, has been appointed as a member of the IAPP CIPP/US Exam Development Board. Brad’s contributions will help shape the continued excellence of the CIPP/US certification. Congratulations, Brad! #IAPP #DataProtection 

Join us in congratulating our Senior Vice President and Head of Professional Services, Jim Cormier, on his selection for the Support Pool of Experts (SPE) by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). We are proud to have such exceptional talent and data protection expertise at VeraSafe! #EDPB #DataPrivacy 

Organizations deploying AI technology need to have in place internal AI governance frameworks that ensure ethical, safe, and legal AI deployment. Our latest blog post explores how AI governance mitigates risks for organizations whilst maximizing benefits. Discover the requirements of AI governance and the practical steps for building an internal framework for your organization. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gUWZCJDT #AI #AIGovernance #AIFramework #DataProtection #Privacy 

VeraSafe is delighted to welcome Terrina Govender to the team as Associate Privacy Counsel. Terrina comes from one of the Big Four consulting firms and brings many years of legal experience in the Risk and Financial Advisory service lines. She holds both an LLB and an LLM and has serviced both private and public sector clients in different industries with a vast range of professional legal services. Terrina wishes to expand her experience in the privacy and cybersecurity space and is eager to hit the ground running at VeraSafe. Please help us welcome Terrina to the team! #NewHire #RemoteWork #VeraSafe

VeraSafe is delighted to welcome Jess Vergne to the team as our new Director of Business Development. Joining us from North Carolina, she brings over 10 years of legal services experience. Jess holds a JD and maintains an active bar license. Her robust understanding of legal operations and technology, coupled with a background in litigation and eDiscovery, will undoubtedly be an asset to the VeraSafe team and clients! Jess looks forward to deepening her privacy and cybersecurity knowledge and is currently preparing to sit for the CIPP/E exam. Please join us in welcoming Jess to VeraSafe! #NewHire #RemoteWork #VeraSafe

The EU AI Act officially took effect on August 1, 2024, but how will it impact AI providers and deployers across the EU? Learn about the compliance requirements, the risk-based framework, and the exceptions of the EU AI Act in the latest blog post from our senior privacy counsel Danie Strachan. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gdM43CXe #AI #EUAIAct #Privacy #DataProtection 

Join VeraSafe's Kyoungsic Min at the IAPP Virtual Seoul KnowledgeNet on December 18, 2024, for an engaging discussion on the key legislative developments shaping AI across Asia. Kyoungsic will share valuable insights on the Korean AI Law, while Christopher Chew and TAKAYA TERAKAWA will explore AI legislative developments in Singapore and Japan. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed on AI governance trends in the region!