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Richart Ruddie

Richart Ruddie: A Visionary Leader in Data Privacy

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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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Data Privacy Issues With Regeneron’s Acquisition of 23andMe.com DATA
DATA· May 19, 2025·6 min read

Data Privacy Issues With Regeneron’s Acquisition of 23andMe.com

As a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), I am closely following the recent announcement that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has…

Texas AG Ken Paxton Puts CCP-Affiliated Tech Giants on Notice for Privacy Violations Under New State Law DATA
DATA· May 10, 2025·5 min read

Texas AG Ken Paxton Puts CCP-Affiliated Tech Giants on Notice for Privacy Violations Under New State Law

In a forceful assertion of state-level data sovereignty, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued formal warnings to several Chinese technology firms…

Understanding the NIST Privacy Framework 1.1 COMPLIANCE
COMPLIANCE· May 6, 2025·5 min read

Understanding the NIST Privacy Framework 1.1

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently published the Initial Public Draft (IPD) of the NIST Privacy Framework Version 1.1…

DLAPiper.com Cookie and Compliance Breakdown COOKIES
COOKIES· Apr 19, 2025·3 min read

DLAPiper.com Cookie and Compliance Breakdown

Cookie compliance can be really hard to stay on top of everything.

GDPR Revised Version GDPR
GDPR· Apr 12, 2025·5 min read

GDPR Revised Version

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is at a crossroads.

Adapting to the DOJ’s New Cybersecurity Rules on Data Transfers GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE· Apr 9, 2025·6 min read

Adapting to the DOJ’s New Cybersecurity Rules on Data Transfers

We figured with all the craziness with tariffs and the U.S. Department of Justice’s new cybersecurity rules on data transfers that just…

Privacy Risk Assessments to Ensure Responsible Data Use COMPLIANCE
COMPLIANCE· Mar 29, 2025·18 min read

Privacy Risk Assessments to Ensure Responsible Data Use

Organizations must balance innovation with privacy protection.

Security Impact Analysis GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE· Mar 15, 2025·14 min read

Security Impact Analysis

In an era where data breaches dominate headlines and privacy laws tighten their grip, organizations face a pressing question: how do you…

Subject Rights Request Software GDPR
GDPR· Mar 8, 2025·11 min read

Subject Rights Request Software

If your website captures even the smallest sliver of personal data—say, an IP address for analytics or an email for a newsletter—you’re…

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE· Mar 4, 2025·8 min read

Florida’s Wiretapping Law Under Fire: The FSCA and Data Privacy Litigation

Florida’s Security of Communications Act (FSCA)—the state’s decades-old wiretapping statute—is thrusting itself into the spotlight of data privacy litigation.

DATA
DATA· Mar 4, 2025·11 min read

Records of Processing Activities Examples (Best Examples)

Understanding and maintaining accurate Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) is an essential part of complying with GDPR regulations.

The Almeida Law Group and the Growing Wave of ECPA Lawsuits Against Healthcare Firms GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE
GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE· Mar 2, 2025·7 min read

The Almeida Law Group and the Growing Wave of ECPA Lawsuits Against Healthcare Firms

In an era where privacy litigation is at an all time high over privacy concerns, healthcare providers find themselves in the crosshairs…

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