The rise of data breaches in the United States has not only transformed the cybersecurity landscape but has also fueled a significant legal trend: the proliferation of class action lawsuits. From healthcare systems and telecom giants to news organizations, companies that suffer breaches of personal data are facing legal accountability at an unprecedented rate. This […]
Predictive policing has transformed how law enforcement agencies in the United States allocate resources, anticipate crime, and intervene before crimes occur. Leveraging data analytics—particularly big data and machine learning—police departments are attempting to forecast future crime hotspots and even identify individuals at higher risk of offending or victimization. However, this technology comes with substantial legal, […]
What Does Non-Compliance Really Cost? When most business leaders think of regulatory non-compliance — whether in data protection, cybersecurity, or privacy law — the first thing that comes to mind are fines and penalties. However, the true cost extends far beyond what regulators levy. It impacts brand trust, customer retention, business continuity, legal exposure, and […]
Why US Government Access to Cloud Data Matters Now By 2026, global data volumes are projected to reach 200 zettabytes, with around 50% stored in the cloud. That means your customer files, logs, backups, and analytics are increasingly sitting on infrastructure owned by a handful of US-headquartered cloud giants. At the same time, US surveillance […]
Data protection in 2026 will be defined by three converging forces: rapid AI adoption, emerging cryptographic standards (post-quantum crypto), and more aggressive regulatory frameworks worldwide. Expect faster enforcement, tighter rules around AI and sensitive inferences, increasing zero-trust adoption, and a continued arms race with ransomware actors — but with signs of shifting attacker economics. Organizations […]