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 Sites Still Tracking You After You Opt Out: What the webXray Audit Means for Privacy Compliance
If you think clicking “opt out” on a Google, Meta, or Microsoft service actually stops them from tracking you, a new independent…
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY – CPRA California’s Confidentiality of Medical Information Act: Privacy Compliance Guide
The Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), codified at California Civil Code §56 et seq., is one of the most far-reaching state-level…
Accessible Privacy: Why Your Consent Forms May Be Excluding the People Who Need Protection Most
Did you know that your privacy program might be exclusing the people who need it most?
$3.425 Billion Privacy Reckoning: U.S. States Unleash Record Fines in 2025 as Enforcement Hits Full Throttle
In 2025, U.S. state regulators and private litigants delivered a staggering $3.425 billion in privacy-related fines — a figure that eclipsed the…
Your Privacy Program Has a Check Engine Light. Are You Ignoring It?
A Privacy Program Assessment isn’t a one-time box to check — it’s how companies find out what they don’t know they don’t…
The Scribe in the Room: Canada’s Fractured Approach to AI in the Exam Room
There is something quietly profound happening in clinics and hospitals across Canada.
AI AI Agents Are Not Employees. Treating Them Like People Creates Real Business Risk.
Companies are racing to bring AI agents into the workplace. Some are giving them names. Others are assigning them managers, placing them…
COMPLIANCE FTC BANS DATA BROKER KOCHAVA FROM SELLING SENSITIVE LOCATION DATA IN LANDMARK PRIVACY SETTLEMENT
After nearly four years of litigation, the Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with Idaho-based data broker Kochava and its subsidiary…
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY – CPRA Privacy Fines Are Exploding in the U.S. Gartner’s 2025 Estimate Shows Why Compliance Can No Longer Be Treated as Paperwork
Privacy Enforcement Has Entered Its Billion-Dollar Era For years, U.S.
GDPR BSI Releases C3A Criteria: A New Framework for Cloud Sovereignty in Europe
As a privacy and security officer advising multinational clients on cloud deployments, I’ve long worried about the gap between technical security controls…
COOKIES The Google Setting That’s Been Quietly Protecting Your Privacy Posture Is About to Stop Working
In roughly seven weeks, on June 15th 2026, Google will quietly remove one of the most widely relied-upon privacy guardrails in the…
CALIFORNIA PRIVACY – CPRA DROP Act Automation Software for Subject Rights Requests
On August 1, 2026, the operational reality of consumer privacy in California changes for every data broker registered with the state and…
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