Data refers to any information that can be collected, processed, and used. This can include personal information like names, addresses, and online activity, as well as business data like customer records and financial transactions.
Data privacy focuses on the responsible handling and protection of personal data. It encompasses principles such as:
Individual Rights: Granting individuals control over their personal data, including the right to access, rectify, erase, and object to processing.
Data Minimization: Collecting only the data necessary for a specific purpose and avoiding excessive data collection.
Data Security: Implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, 1 or processing.
Captain Compliance provides articles, guides, and other resources to help educate users about the various topics related to Data Privacy.
In a move to bolster online protections for younger users, Google has announced the rollout of advanced age assurance measures across its ecosystem in the
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In a move that underscores the persistent scrutiny over its data handling practices, Meta Platforms has reached a settlement in a high-stakes shareholder lawsuit tied
FuboTV, a prominent over-the-top streaming service specializing in live sports, news, and entertainment, has recently agreed to a significant settlement addressing allegations of improper user
On May 24, 2024, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA) into law, marking a significant step in the state’s
The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA), effective July 31, 2025, includes a unique requirement for controllers to maintain a data inventory as part of
Last week Google announced a bold step toward reshaping how we protect personal data online: the open-sourcing of its Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) libraries. This isn’t
A recent Virginia resident went to visit Walmart.com and saw the image below with the consent text notification below as it was perceived they were
We’ve covered the increase in states taking measures to protect children’s privacy and how our tools and software can help with these requirements. For those
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