Data Privacy

Data privacy generally means the ability of a person to determine for themselves when, how, and to what extent personal information about them is shared with or communicated to others. This personal information can be one's name, location, contact information, or online or real-world behavior. In fact, today you may need to comply with a host of data privacy regulations that exist around the world and across industry sectors. For example, The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which went into effect on May 25, 2018, is a comprehensive data privacy law that establishes a framework for the collection, processing, storage, and transfer of personal data. It requires that all personal data be processed in a secure fashion, and it includes fines and penalties for businesses that do not comply with these requirements. Though GDPR applied to organizations in the EU and the European Economic Area, It also extended the reach of those regulations to apply to non-EU organizations if they process personal data collected in the EU, Just like the EU, the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has long required covered entities to appoint someone who essentially must act as a privacy and security officer. This makes data privacy a critical aspect of managing and analyzing data, and data privacy consultants play an essential role in ensuring that organizations are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Data privacy consultants must have a strong technical background, analytical skills, and excellent communication skills. They must be able to conduct data privacy audits, develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures, monitor compliance, and conduct data privacy training for employees. Hampshire Heights offers Data Protection officer (DPO) consultancy services to organizations across the globe. Our expert consultants will support you to demystify your obligations by aligning technology and operations decision-making with data privacy standards and best practices. Our data security experts have many years of experience and expertise in data privacy as well as data protection impact assessment.