The Backbone of Retention — Building Schedules That Actually Work
A retention policy is only as good as the rules behind it. And for most organizations, those rules are either static, vague, or impossible to enforce across systems. …
Category: Privacy & Compliance
Scanners vs Skimmers — Why Depth and Fidelity Matter in Retention
Most data tools scan fast. Few scan right. In the world of data lifecycle management, surface-level scans are not enough. When it comes to identifying what to retain, …
Quebec Law 25: What Canada’s New Privacy Law Requires
As global privacy regulations evolve, organizations operating in or interacting with Canadian consumers must stay ahead of the curve. One of the most significant recent developments in Canadian …
Find It Before You Fix It — Discovering ROT, Redundant Tables, and DSR Targets
You can’t fix your data problem if you can’t find your data. That’s why most retention, deletion, and minimization efforts fall short — not because the policies are …
Why DLM Needs a Rethink – From ROT to Responsible Disposition
Data Lifecycle Management is broken. For years, DLM was treated like a back-office IT function – archive some files, run a script, keep data for seven years just …
Complying with the DOJ Rule on Cross-Border Data Transfers
Executive Summary A sweeping new U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) rule effective April 2025 imposes strict limits on how U.S. personal and government-related data can be shared with …
2025 Global Privacy, AI, and Data Security Regulations: What Enterprises Need to Know
As data risks multiply and AI adoption accelerates, 2025 marks a high-stakes year for global compliance. From sweeping EU regulations to state-level US privacy laws and India’s long-awaited …
Decoding DORA, NIS2 & the EU AI Act: Key Insights You Need
The Core of the Matter This insightful session provided a detailed examination of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), EU AI Act, and the NIS 2 Directive, crucial …
What the $1.4 Billion Google Settlement Teaches Us About Data Privacy — And How to Avoid the Same Mistakes
The saying is true. Things are indeed bigger in Texas, even the data privacy fines. In a landmark moment for data privacy enforcement, Google agreed to pay $1.4 …
Lessons and Takeaways from a Retailer’s $345K CCPA Fine — and How BigID Helps You Stay Ahead
On May 6, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued a $345,178 enforcement action against fashion retailer Todd Snyder, Inc. for non-compliance with the California Consumer Privacy …