The Most Complete GDPR Checklist And Guidelines for 2026
If your business touches even a byte of data from someone in the EU, congratulations, you’re now playing in the big leagues of privacy. The GDPR doesn’t care whether you’re a global enterprise or a two-person startup. The moment EU data enters your world, the rulebooks open; and it’s a long one. But beneath the…
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Dec 22, 2025
HIPAA-Compliant Storage: How to Secure, Monitor, and Prove Protection of ePHI
HIPAA-compliant data storage is now a high-stakes pillar of healthcare security, even though on paper it can look like nothing more than ‘where the data lives.’ Why is this so critical? A recent analysis of dark‑web marketplaces found that an electronic health record can sell for up to $1,000—far more than a stolen credit card number….
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Dec 19, 2025
SOC 2 Controls: Complete List, Examples, and Requirements for Compliance
SOC 2 is often the gateway to compliance for most SaaS companies. Teams quickly learn that implementing SOC 2 controls cannot be done by following a checklist. It requires transparent processes, defined ownership, and diligent evidence of controls. For many SMBs, the challenge is not intention but interpretation. Documentation can feel abstract, the terminology can…
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Dec 18, 2025
HIPAA Data Retention Requirements: A 2026 Guide with State-Wise Policies
Storing healthcare data is a legal obligation shaped by both HIPAA and a maze of state-specific retention rules. As we head into 2026, service providers, business associates, and compliance teams must navigate overlapping federal mandates, differing state timelines, and rising enforcement risks. This guide breaks down HIPAA’s data retention requirements, how they compare to medical…
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Dec 18, 2025
GDPR Fines In 2026: Penalty Structure, Calculation Criteria, and Biggest Fines So Far
In May 2023, Meta was fined €1.3 billion by the Irish Data Protection Commission for unlawfully transferring data to the United States. This remains the largest GDPR fine ever issued to date. However, while massive penalties like these dominate headlines, they represent only a fraction of the overall enforcement activity across Europe. Since the GDPR…
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Dec 17, 2025
HIPAA Violation Examples: Common Breaches, Real Case Studies & How to Avoid Them
HIPAA violations continue to surge across the healthcare ecosystem, and the data tells a clear, yet troubling story. According to HIPAA Journal, 508 healthcare data breaches were reported as of August 2025, with 58 breaches impacting 3,789,869 individuals happening in August alone. A huge chunk of these issues came down to compromised user or administrative accounts,…
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Dec 17, 2025