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Tue Jun 20 2023
Concord Privacy News: 6/20/23
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.
Wed May 31 2023
Concord Privacy News: 5/31/23
Respecting customer privacy in the age of AI; Tennessee and Montana are the most recent states to pass comprehensive data privacy laws.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Concord Privacy News: 4/25/23
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.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Product Release: Consent Management Automatic Cookie & Script Blocking, Fully Customizable Banner & Controls, Integrated Privacy Center Experience, & Audit Logs
Concord's latest consent management features allow 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.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Concord Privacy News: 3/14/23
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.
Tue Feb 28 2023
The Current State of Data Privacy Regulation
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.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Concord Privacy News: 2/21/23
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.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Data Privacy & Gen Z: Transparency, Control, and Incentives
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.
Wed Feb 01 2023
How Privacy-First Data Tactics Drive Protection for People & Better Results for Companies
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.
Mon Jan 23 2023
Concord Privacy News: 1/23/23
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.
Thu Jan 12 2023
Concord Privacy News: 1/12/23
Concord launches improved consent management controls; Why data privacy should matter to marketers; TikTok & Microsoft under fire in regards to data privacy.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Product Release: Integrated Zapier Experiences, Zapier Updates, Shopify App, & New Developer Docs
Integrated Zapier experience, our new Shopify app, and our updated developer docs experience for both our Privacy API and our Site API.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Concord Privacy News: 12/20/22
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.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Concord Privacy News: 11/30/2022
CPRA takes effect January 1; Organizations continue to risk non-compliance.
Fri Oct 28 2022
Concord Privacy News: 10/28/22
Concord Accepted into Creative Destruction Lab; Cybersecurity Awareness Top of Mind This Month.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Creative Destruction Lab Admission
Through a competitive process, Concord was accepted to the Creative Destruction Lab Program at the University of British Columbia.
Thu Sep 29 2022
Concord Privacy News: 09/29/22
Concord Introduces New Self-Service Features; FTC Report Highlights Increasing Use of Dark Patterns
Tue Sep 06 2022
Concord Privacy News: 09/06/22
FTC to address data surveillance; Quebec rolls out new data privacy law.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Concord Privacy News: 08/22/22
Federal privacy legislation is introduced as the average cost of data breaches reaches a record high.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Product Release: Data Mapping, Privacy Request Details via Email, & Owner Permissions
Expanded data mapping capabilities, the ability to receive copies of privacy requests via email, owner permissions, and a variety of other fixes and improvements.
Mon Feb 07 2022
Product Release: Data System Attributes, Privacy Request Workflows, Data System Tasks, Manual Privacy Requests, & Privacy Request History
Expanded list of data system attributes for data mapping/compliance documentation, easier handling of data privacy requests via our new automated privacy request workflows and data system tasks, and manual privacy request handling and privacy request history for users.
Mon Feb 07 2022
Concord Privacy News: 02/07/22
Concord serves as a Data Privacy Week Champion and dramatically expands upon their data systems functionality.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Product Release: Data Systems, Do Not Sell, & Zapier Integration
Data systems for data mapping/compliance documentation purposes and for future functionality for easier handling of data privacy requests, configurable Do Not Sell option that can be added to Privacy Center, and the first general availability version of our Zapier integration for connecting to third party services.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Dcode Program Acceptance
Concord selected to participate in exclusive Dcode accelerator, a competitive program that helps top emerging tech companies break into and scale in the federal market.