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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Google Asking You to Take action on state regulations that could impact your business
Lawmakers in state capitals across the country are back in session – and they’re already proposing regulations that could make it harder…
The U.S. Government Just Designated an American AI Company as a National Security Risk
The Department of Defense’s supply chain designation against Anthropic’s Claude is less about security and more about who controls the terms of…
NEWS Swedish Privacy Watchdog Issues Guidance on Using Smart Glasses
Smart glasses—eyewear featuring embedded cameras, microphones, AI capabilities, and other tech—are evolving rapidly.
DATA Global Privacy Culture Survey Results
Most Companies Think Their Employees Know How to Handle Personal Data.
Italian Privacy Authority Fines Acea Energia €2 Million for Unsolicited Contracts and Data Violations
Italy’s data protection authority, known as the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, has issued a €2 million administrative fine against…
Congress Is Now Investigating Whether Companies Are Using Your Personal Data to Charge You More Than Your Neighbor
If you’ve ever suspected that the price you saw online wasn’t quite the same price someone else saw for the exact same…
AI Baby Monitors Under the Microscope: Advertising Watchdogs Review Smart Bassinet Claims and COPPA Compliance
Connected baby products are becoming a fast-growing segment of the consumer technology market.
Every Word You Say at Work Is Now Being Recorded: The AI Transcription Problem Your Company Has Not Solved Yet
Picture this. A human resources manager opens a video call with an employee to discuss a sensitive performance issue. She has prepared…
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY – CPRA California Regulators Revisit the Mechanics of Privacy Rights
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has opened a preliminary consultation aimed at one of the most persistent challenges in privacy regulation:…
Governing Data in the Absence of Federal Leadership: Why State Privacy Law Is Becoming the Backbone of U.S. Data Governance
In recent years, the United States has witnessed an extraordinary shift in the architecture of privacy regulation.
DATA Is PII Always Confidential Information? The Answer May Surprise You
Most people use “PII” and “confidential information” interchangeably.
FTC Signals It Won’t Penalize Companies for Using Age Verification Tools Under COPPA
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has issued a policy statement that could significantly reshape how companies approach children’s privacy compliance.
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