NYC area compliance expert
shares an essential checklist of PII compliance steps for data
protection to help ease the pain of regulatory compliance—in a new
article from Messaging Architects
HOBOKEN,
N.J., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Messaging Architects, an eMazzanti Technologies Company and
compliance expert, recently released a guide to help business
leaders as they navigate the complexities of PII compliance.
More than simply a legal obligation, PII
compliance has become a business necessity for companies as they
strive to retain customers and compete in the marketplace.
The informative article outlines a six-step process that covers
key activities involved in achieving and maintaining compliance. By
giving a framework for compliance efforts, it gives organizations
the tools they need to determine their next steps as they work to
increase public trust and mitigate risk.
"More than simply a legal obligation, PII compliance has become
a business necessity for companies as they strive to retain
customers and compete in the marketplace," explained Greg Smith, Vice President of Services Delivery
at Messaging Architects.
Below are a few excerpts from the article, "Key PII Compliance
Steps for Data Protection Reduce Risk and Increase Customer
Trust."
Know the Laws and Regulations
"Staying on top of a patchwork of federal, state, and
international laws, in addition to industry-specific regulations,
can prove challenging. Work closely with your legal team to keep
abreast of regulatory changes. Additionally, participate in
industry forums and websites and consider hiring a data privacy
professional to monitor updates and provide compliance advice."
Conduct a PII Inventory
"To protect sensitive data, you must know what data your
organization handles. Conduct a thorough inventory to determine
what PII your organization collects, how that data is stored, who
has access to it, and how it is used. This will include identifying
all systems, databases, and processes that handle PII."
Implement Robust Security
"In addition to the technical aspects of cyber security, data
security programs must address the human aspect. Conduct regular,
targeted security awareness training. This training should cover
data protection best practices, as well as procedures specific to
compliance and the handling of PII."
Develop Privacy Policies and Ensure Transparency
"Transparency plays an essential role in PII compliance. You
must make it clear to the public what data you are collecting and
how you will use it. Additionally, many privacy laws include a
mandate for opt-in or opt-out mechanisms. That is, you need to
obtain explicit consent before collecting PII. And it should be
easy for users to opt in or out of data sharing."
Implement PII Compliance Steps for Data Protection with Expert
Help
PII compliance requires a strategic, multifaceted approach.
These steps provide a starting point. For more detailed guidance as
you implement your compliance strategy, consider partnering with
security and compliance experts such as Messaging Architects. With
deep data expertise and intelligent compliance technology, we can
help take the pain out of PII compliance.
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About Messaging Architects
Messaging Architects specializes in effectively managing and
securing an organization's most precious asset, its information.
With over 20 years of information management and technology
consulting experience, the Messaging Architects team has provided
corporations, educational intuitions, health care facilities and
nonprofits with methodologies, procedures, and technology to keep
their data organized, compliant and secure.
About eMazzanti Technologies
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Wallace, Messaging Architects, 2178999111,
v-jwallace@emazzanti.net, https://messagingarchitects.com/
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