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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COOKIES Smith v. Rack Room Shoes: How E-Commerce Tracking Triggers ECPA & CIPA Class Actions
The intersection of retail marketing tech and data privacy has officially hit a critical flashpoint.
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE FTC Finalizes Order Against Illuminate Education Over Student Data Security Failures
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized its order against Illuminate Education Inc., resolving allegations that the education technology provider failed to adequately…
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE DentaQuest Breach Shows Dental Groups Are Now Carrying Healthcare-Level Privacy Risk
The reported DentaQuest exposure is not just another cybersecurity headline.
Louisiana Data Privacy Act (LDPA)
Louisiana has officially joined the growing list of states with comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation.
Grady Hospital Accused of Sharing Patient Data With Google Through Website Tracking Tools
A new proposed class action lawsuit against Grady Memorial Hospital should get the attention of every hospital and healthcare company as we’ve…
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE Florida Sues OpenAI Over Alleged ChatGPT Risks to Children and Public Safety
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT poses risks to children…
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE Amazon’s Ring Faces New Facial Recognition Lawsuit as Smart Doorbell Privacy Concerns Grow
Amazon’s Ring is facing a new privacy lawsuit over its facial recognition technology, adding to years of scrutiny around how smart doorbell…
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY – CPRA California AG Sues 23andMe New Owner Over 2023 Genetic Data Breach
Once again…. California Attorney General Rob Bonta is at it as we broke the news that he has filed a lawsuit against…
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE NIST SP 800-238: FY 2025 Cybersecurity and Privacy Annual Report – A Comprehensive Overview
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released Special Publication 800-238, the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report for the NIST…
DATA Singapore Privacy Law
Singapore has one of the most clearly structured and actively enforced data protection regimes in Asia.
GDPR TCF Policies Amendments: Multi-Device Consent, TCF UI Improvements & Special Feature 2 Clarification
If you work with consent management, programmatic advertising, or data privacy compliance in Europe, the Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) is something…
DATA Connecticut’s New Data Broker Law: Registration, Deletion Mandates, and What It Means for Your Business
Connecticut has just become the second state in the country to require data brokers to participate in a centralized, state-run consumer deletion…
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