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Six states have enacted data privacy laws this year; Pennsylvania considers data privacy bill; carmakers are failing the data privacy test.

Concord was accepted to the competitive Creative Destruction Lab Program last fall and graduated in June 2023

Concord’s Latest Product Release; The March to CCPA Compliance is a Slow One; The EU is Forging a Relationship with California on Data Privacy

In our last article, we explored the importance of building a privacy-focused culture within your organization using several guidelines to help you protect your customers' data, comply with regulations, and strengthen your business reputation. Today, we will focus on some tactical methods you can use to help with maintaining compliance and further fostering a privacy-focused culture.

How to Build a Privacy-Focused Culture Within Your Organization; Oregon Legislature Passes Consumer Data Privacy Bill; Connected Car Data Privacy Under Investigation by California Regulator

In this article, we explore the importance of building a privacy-focused culture within your organization. By following these guidelines, you can protect your customers' data, comply with regulations, and strengthen your business reputation.

Release 2.7 includes the following new features and enhancements: Secure uploads and downloads for privacy requests, flexible consent management refinements, powerful Privacy Center refinements, updates to "Do Not Sell or Share My Data" options, and other fixes and enhancements.

Concord graduates from the Creative Destruction Lab Program; what companies & consumers need to know about the MOVEit data hack; in other news, plaintiffs lawyers in Facebook data privacy case seek $181 million in fees, US vendor accused of violating GDPR by reputation-scoring EU citizens.

In the evolving digital landscape, marketers are grappling with new data privacy laws globally, making "Privacy by Design" critical in building customer trust and achieving successful, privacy-conscious marketing in today's digital age. This article explores strategies that balance effective marketing with data privacy. Techniques such as anonymization, responsible use of cookies, and data minimization can help marketers align with privacy laws while still gleaning valuable insights and building trust with their customers.

The Colorado Privacy Act takes effect July 1 - what companies should consider for compliance; in other news, Texas passes data privacy act and Indigenous groups are leading the way on data privacy.

Respecting customer privacy in the age of AI; Tennessee and Montana are the most recent states to pass comprehensive data privacy laws.

The Energy and Commerce Committee of the United States House of Representatives schedules a hearing on data privacy protection on the internet, Iowa becomes the sixth state to enact a comprehensive data privacy law, and the Biden administration signs an executive order to strengthen protections for the personal data of EU citizens when transferred to the United States.

Concord's Consent Management feature allows organizations to easily implement data privacy regulations on their website. This ensures that they are meeting legal requirements and protecting their users' data. With this feature, organizations can quickly set up and implement consent management functionality, making it easier for them to manage user data and maintain compliance with regulations.

Congressional Energy & Commerce Leaders hold Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee hearing regarding data privacy. In other news, deputy attorney general warns against using TikTok, and ChatGPT is a Data Privacy Nightmare.

Data privacy regulations are rapidly evolving across the globe, impacting businesses of all sizes. Our latest blog post provides an overview of the state of data privacy laws, including key changes and updates in major jurisdictions. Discover how these changes impact your business, and learn what steps you can take to ensure compliance in today's complex regulatory landscape.

The momentum for tighter data privacy laws in the U.S. has reached new heights, as President Biden called for stronger privacy protections and tougher regulations of the tech industry during his State of the Union address this month. In other news, GoodRx FTC privacy fine is seen as a ‘warning shot’ for health tech firms, and TikTok CEO will testify before Congress over data privacy.

Did you know that Gen Z values data privacy differently than previous generations? A new study shows they are more cautious but willing to share data if incentivized. Companies that prioritize privacy first tactics with transparency & control options will be better positioned to win over this massive demographic.

Data privacy concerns are on the rise, leading to an increased need for businesses to comply, but basic compliance is not enough. A shift to a privacy-first data economy, with transparency, control, & mutual benefits is the key to fix the broken ecosystem.

Concord registers as a Data Privacy Champion for the 2023 Data Privacy week to help spread data privacy awareness; WhatsApp hit with €5.5 million fine for violating data protection laws; Australia considering European-style right to be forgotten privacy laws.

Concord launches improved consent management controls; Why data privacy should matter to marketers; TikTok & Microsoft under fire in regards to data privacy.

Integrated Zapier experience, our new Shopify app, and our updated developer docs experience for both our Privacy API and our Site API.

Virginia's Consumer Data Protection Act (VDCPA) goes into effect on January 1st along with California's CPRA; Meta to face ads reckoning and Microsoft moving on data localization.

CPRA takes effect January 1; Organizations continue to risk non-compliance.

Concord Accepted into Creative Destruction Lab; Cybersecurity Awareness Top of Mind This Month.

Through a competitive process, Concord was accepted to the Creative Destruction Lab Program at the University of British Columbia.