International Data Privacy Assessments for U.S. and EU Businesses | Consulting and Advisory
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While most of the world is focusing on the likes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), along with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), there’s much more to data privacy than these two well-known pieces of legislation. Canada, Brazil, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand are just some of the more notable countries that have enacted data privacy legislation. Additionally, in North America, Canada’s PIPEDA requirements, coupled with numerous state laws in the U.S., are further evidence of the growing data privacy measures being put forward by governments around the world.
Five-Step Process for International Privacy Assessments
(1) Defining Scoping Considerations
It is highly essential to assess and validate the following critical scoping issues when conducting a privacy assessment against foreign laws and regulations: (a). What types of categories of data are deemed in scope for the specific law or regulation? (b). How is personal data being collected, used, shared & disclosed, stored, protected, retained, and disposed of?
(2) Assessing Data Privacy Requirements & Gaps:
Every foreign law has a very specific set of data privacy requirements that must be implemented by organizations for ensuring compliance. The challenge is often in the interpretation of such laws in terms of what it actually means and how to go about implementing the requirements. With Centris, our highly experienced international data privacy professionals bring years of in-depth knowledge to the table for giving our valued expert recommendations on such laws and regulations.
(3) Assessing Information Security Requirements & Gaps:
Information security is no doubt a key element in almost every piece of foreign data privacy law or regulation. Sometimes it’s spelled out quite clearly, other times it's not. Centris’ data privacy experts have worked with every major international data privacy law, bringing immense knowledge to the table in terms of information security.
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(4) Assessing Documentation Requirements & Gaps:
One of the most important measures for any organization implementing data privacy measures is coming to terms with the large amount of documentation requirements that must be in place. From privacy policies to security-focused policies dealing with data privacy incidents and breaches – and much more – comprehensive documentation is essential. With Centris, we’ll help you identify all of your documentation needs in terms of data privacy, and if necessary, even write your policies and procedures.
(5) Remediation Activities:
Almost any organization performing a privacy assessment against a foreign law or regulation will have found areas requiring remediation. With Centris, our years of data privacy expertise allows us to offer comprehensive remediation services & solutions to your organization.
From helping establish tighter information security controls to developing robust policies and procedures – and more – we offer a full menu of remediation services. Additionally, we can also develop a continuous monitoring program for ensuring you stay compliant with today’s growing privacy requirements. With Centris, we offer a wide range of data privacy services, including assessments & programs, data governance, data mapping, PIA, DPIA, GDPR assessments, CCPA/CPRA assessments, international international privacy assessments, U.S. state privacy assessments, EU Cloud Code of Conduct, Microsoft SSPA/DPR, along with data privacy programs.
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Why Centris for International Privacy Assessments?
- Proven methodology that’s quick and comprehensive.
- Experts at remediating privacy gaps and documentation deficiencies.
- Experience in working with all industries and sectors relating to global data privacy.
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