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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UK’s Ofcom Hits Porn Company With £1.35M Fine for Failing to Protect Children Online
The United Kingdom’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has imposed a £1.35 million fine on adult content operator 8579 LLC for failing to implement…
California Moves to Redefine the Digital Age of Consent as Newsom Signals Support for Under-16 Social Media Limits
In a move that could reshape the national conversation around youth and technology, Gavin Newsom has signaled support for stricter social media…
NEWS ACR Under Fire: Texas Leads the Charge Against Hidden Viewing Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently announced a significant agreement with Samsung Electronics America that aims to stop smart TVs from collecting…
Samsung’s New Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra Is a Game-Changer for Phone Security — Apple Should Copy It Yesterday
Our phones are basically digital wallets, diaries, and vaults rolled into one glowing rectangle.
DATA Global Privacy Assembly: The World’s Most Influential Privacy Body You May Not Know Well Enough
In a world where data crosses borders in milliseconds and AI systems are trained on the personal information of billions of people,…
White House Pushes for Clean Renewal of FISA Section 702 as April Deadline Approaches
With an April 20 reauthorization deadline looming, the White House is pressing Congress to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance…
Ring Defends Privacy Practices After Super Bowl Spotlight on AI “Search Party” Feature
A 30-second Super Bowl advertisement rarely turns into a privacy flashpoint.
Ken Paxton Sues Temu Alleging “Trojan Horse” Data Harvesting of Texans
Texas has escalated its scrutiny of foreign-owned technology platforms.
AI U.S. Treasury Steps In to Help Financial Sector Navigate AI Adoption
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released two new resources designed to help financial institutions adopt artificial intelligence more safely…
National Security is the New Privacy: The FTC’s Warning to Data Brokers
The boundary between consumer privacy and national security has officially dissolved, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a series of blunt warning…
Proofpoint Acquires Acuvity to Secure the Agentic Workspace
Proofpoint announced that it has acquired Acuvity, a Sunnyvale-based AI security and governance startup founded in 2023.
Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA Introduces Comprehensive New Licensing Rules for Accreditation Certificates and Personal Data Audits
In a major development that strengthens the implementation of the Kingdom’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence…
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