Richart Ruddie
Richart Ruddie: A Visionary Leader in Data Privacy
Richart Ruddie is a passionate advocate for data privacy and the founding superhero of Captain Compliance, with the mantra to build Captain Compliance into a global leading resource for organizations navigating the ever-evolving landscape of data protection regulations. With a deep understanding of the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding data privacy, Richart is an IAPP certified member based out of South Florida and after a successful career in the online public relations space has dedicated his career to empowering businesses to build trust with their customers and operate in a responsible and compliant manner.
A Trailblazer in Data Privacy
Richart’s foresight in recognizing the growing importance of data privacy when just 1 state privacy law existed led him to establish Captain Compliance to serve the growing need for help with privacy matters.
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Illinois Eavesdropping Act: How Website Tracking Lawsuits Compare With CIPA, WESCA, Florida and Ohio Law
A patient types a message into a healthcare website. A marketing script sends information about that interaction to an advertising company. The…
Washington AG Says State Is ‘Behind Where We Should Be’ on Comprehensive Privacy Law
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown says one of the country’s largest technology hubs still has significant work to do on consumer privacy,…
Croatia Fines Gambling Operator €2.59 Million Over Biometric Data and Invalid Consent
Croatia’s data protection authority has imposed a €2.59 million GDPR fine on a gambling operator after finding that the company collected excessive…
AI Agents Are Becoming Privileged Users — and That Changes Cybersecurity, Privacy and Liability
For years, companies have treated artificial intelligence primarily as a software capability.
COOKIES Beyond the Website: Why Mobile Apps and Connected TV Are the Next Privacy Litigation Frontier
For the last several years, privacy litigation has focused heavily on websites.
COOKIES How to Block Image-Based Scripts and Tracking Pixels Before Consent
Most discussions about cookie consent focus on scripts. Block Google Analytics. Block Meta Pixel. Block advertising tags. Wait for the visitor to…
IAPP Will Certify Lawyers on AI, and the Board Is Already Staffed With Firm and Client Counsel
The International Association of Privacy Professionals said on October 8 that it is building an AI Specialist certification for people who work…
Maryland’s AI Framework Is a Legislative Agenda, Not a Principles Poster
Governor Wes Moore published an AI framework on September 22 built around three lines: protect residents, give workers a voice, and keep…
AI Audits Are the New Guardrail. The White House Accord Does Not Make Them Real.
September made AI auditing the default answer to a month of incidents.
DATA The Real Price of “Fix It Later”: Non-Compliance Now Costs U.S. Businesses $14.8 Million Per Enterprise
When corporate boards talk about data privacy, the conversation almost always lands on risk tolerance.
COMPLIANCE Federal Privacy Legislation in 2026: The 49 Bills Reshaping U.S. Data Privacy Law
The United States still does not have a single comprehensive federal privacy law resembling the GDPR.
Governors Call for Federal AI Guardrails as States Build Their Own Rules
The United States is rapidly developing a state-by-state system for regulating artificial intelligence, and some of the governors creating those rules now…
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