Federated learning is a machine learning technique that allows multiple parties to train a model without sharing their data. It is being used across several industries, from mobile device keyboards to health care to autonomous vehicles to oil rigs. It is particularly useful in situations where data sharing is limited by regulation, or is sensitive or proprietary, […]
Preview of Data Privacy Trends for 2023
As we move into 2023, one thing at the forefront of many business owners’ minds is how to ensure data privacy in order to keep their company data and customers safe. Data privacy is becoming increasingly important to both companies and consumers, especially with the emergence of privacy regulations such the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These […]
How Data Privacy Regulations Impact Network Security
Network security uses physical and software security solutions to protect network infrastructure from unauthorized access, misuse, failure, alteration, disruption, or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data. Network security involves implementing security policies, procedures, and tools to prevent unauthorized persons and programs from accessing a network, connected devices, and network traffic. Network security applies to both public […]
The AI Bill of Rights Is a Great Step – But More Is Needed
The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) of the White House has issued the blueprint of the AI Bill of Rights. This document describes the rights that should be protected when implementing automated systems using AI technology. The paper lists the following five principles that define these rights: 1. The right to be protected against unsafe […]
How Encryption Works to Preserve Data Privacy
Cryptography and privacy go hand in hand: Leveraging cryptography to encrypt data for the purposes of preserving privacy isn’t a new concept. In fact, data encryption itself is quite easy. The far greater challenge is data decryption – or, put another way, making sure that encryption doesn’t get in the way of collaboration. After all, data is only […]
4 Things to Know About Data Security in 2023
Data security is an issue that faces every organization that uses or stores sensitive data. Even a minor data breach can expose a business to crippling financial penalties from regulators, civil action by aggrieved data owners, and irreversible corporate reputation damage. As 2023 approaches, changes in the workplace, geopolitical factors, changing requirements by insurance providers, […]
Data Governance 101
Data Governance (DG), a formalized practice that connects different components – such as roles, processes, communications, metrics, and tools – increases data’s value. By harmonizing these fundamental elements, governance ensures that the right data flows efficiently to the right resources at the right time. In this Data Governance 101 article, we will look at the definition […]
Data Clean Rooms: Share Your Corporate Data Fearlessly
Data sharing has become more complex, both in its application and our relationship to it. There is a tension between the need for personalization and the need for privacy. Businesses must share data to be effective and ultimately provide tailored customer experiences. However, legislation and practices regarding data privacy have tightened, and data sharing is tougher and […]
Data Protection: An Essential Element of Any Digital Transformation Strategy
According to an annual cybersecurity report by Cisco, cyber-attacks are more advanced than ever before. Phishing, ransomware, social engineering, and trojans are the most active threats. Globally, the average total cost of a data breach is around $4.35 million, which increased by 2.6% compared to 2021, according to IBM’s most recent Cost of a Data Breach […]
AI Bill of Rights: A Step Toward Truly Ethical AI?
In early October, The White House published its so-called Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, a set of guidelines encouraging tech companies to deploy artificial intelligence more responsibly. The guidelines are not binding but have been conceived to persuade tech companies to further protect consumers, including explaining why an automated system is in use. Many have felt this […]