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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CALIFORNIA PRIVACY – CPRA Allison v. PHH Mortgage: The Ruling That Just Made Tracking Pixels a CCPA Problem
Now that a federal court just blew open the CCPA’s private right of action that we’ve been warning about for the last…
The Youth Digital Safety Compliance Window Is Closing — and Most Businesses Aren’t Ready
South Carolina just changed the rules. With no grace period, mandatory independent audits, and a global regulatory patchwork accelerating in every direction,…
California’s New Privacy Risk Assessment Rules Are Here — Is Your Organization Ready to Prove It?
The California Privacy Protection Agency didn’t just update its rulebook in 2026 — it fundamentally changed what compliance looks like in practice.
AI Stanford HAI’s New Privacy Paper Argues Foundation Models Create a Different Class of Data Risk
Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence has released a timely issue brief on one of the most unsettled questions in AI governance:…
COOKIES The New Frontlines of Digital Litigation: What U.S. Courts, Companies, and Regulators Are Facing Now
The volume of privacy and cybersecurity litigation working its way through U.S.
DATA Alabama Set to Add Variation to U.S. State Privacy Patchwork with Comprehensive Personal Data Protection Act
Alabama is on track to become the 21st U.S. state with a comprehensive consumer data privacy law after the state legislature unanimously…
LinkedIn Hit With Class-Action Lawsuits Over Browser-Extension Scanning
LinkedIn is facing two proposed class-action lawsuits in California federal court over allegations that it secretly scans users’ browsers for thousands of…
Digital Strangers: Why Millions of Children Are Sharing Their Lives Online — And Most Parents Have Never Said a Word About It
Every day, children as young as four years old tap “accept” on apps, games, and websites — rarely understanding what they’re agreeing…
ICE Admits It’s Hacking Phones with Zero-Click Spyware
In a quiet but explosive disclosure, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed it is actively deploying powerful commercial spyware capable…
Consumers Are Losing Faith in Big Tech’s AI Rush: “Innovation Is Moving Too Fast”
A new Deloitte survey reveals deepening public distrust toward generative AI and the tech companies racing to deploy it.
NEWS Sued, Breached, and Betrayed: How Mercor’s Trust in a Fraudulent Compliance Startup Exposed 40,000 People to Hackers
Get legitimate SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001 and More From our Partner Drata with a 25% discount for being a Captain Compliance Partner.
The $9.8 Trillion Handshake: Why the Data Privacy Framework is the New “Belt-and-Braces” Strategy
In the world of international business, there is a silent engine humming beneath the surface of every Zoom call, credit card swipe,…
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