Genetic testing has surged in popularity over the past decade. Millions of Americans have mailed saliva samples to companies such as 23andMe and AncestryDNA to learn about their ancestry, health risk factors, and family connections. But as genetic testing becomes mainstream, serious concerns have arisen over the privacy and security of genetic information collected by […]
Many people assume that once data is deleted, it is gone forever. In reality, deletion is often an illusion. Whether it is a deleted email, wiped hard drive, erased phone message, or removed database record, deleted data can often be recovered—sometimes fully, sometimes partially, and sometimes long after users believe it is gone. Understanding how […]
As data protection laws tighten globally and regulatory scrutiny increases, organizations can no longer afford to treat privacy as an afterthought. One of the most powerful — yet misunderstood — tools in modern data protection compliance is the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA). So, what is a DPIA, when is it required, and how do […]