I highly recommend conducting thorough due diligence before selecting a firm to manage your Data Protection Officer (DPO-as-a-service) externally. It's crucial to consider not just their expertise but also their cultural ...read more

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With the increasing number of class-action lawsuits under BIPA, how might court decisions influence the enforcement and interpretation of biometric data privacy laws beyond Illinois?

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Olga V MackVP & CEO of CounselLink CLM10 months ago

I believe that in light of the growing number of class-action lawsuits under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) in Illinois, it's crucial for individuals and organizations outside the state to closely monitor ...read more

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In the context of AI ethics, what considerations are important when implementing AI within your compliance framework?

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Olga V MackVP & CEO of CounselLink CLM10 months ago

Certainly it would be building safeguards using a combination of manual and automated checks in a queue around employment practices to ensure there is no objective discrimination practice or impact occurring either via outcome/result ...read more

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Dating back to the 5th Century B.C., the handshake has been a staple non-verbal communicator in business, networking and closing deals. With the Coronavirus pandemic, some say this age-old grasp should be wiped away. What are your thoughts? Is the handshake essential to business?

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