Shawn FlahertyTikTok’s COPPA Violations: A Common Pattern for All CompaniesOn August 2, 2024, the Department of Justice sued TikTok for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for the second…Aug 19Aug 19
Shawn FlahertyThe Intersection of the EU AI Act and AI Chain of CustodyAI chain of custody refers to the management of data throughout its lifecycle, ensuring integrity, security, traceability, and compliance…Aug 17Aug 17
Shawn FlahertyEpic vs. Particle: A Case of Improper Data Sharing in HealthcareAt Tranquil Data, we help companies use data correctly in-line with complex rules found in regulations, contracts, and privacy policies…Jul 17Jul 17
Shawn FlahertyRedesigning the privacy policy to win trust and avoid regulatory scrutinyMany think privacy policies are written for the benefit of a customer, but that is not how most companies sees it. Instead, they see…Apr 2Apr 2
Shawn FlahertyAutomating the NIST and CIPM Frameworks to Ensure Proper UsePrivacy frameworks such as NIST and CIPM play a crucial role in assisting companies in safeguarding privacy. However, these frameworks…Feb 27Feb 27
Shawn FlahertyEU Data Act Implementation ChallengesEnforcement of the EU Data Act (“The Act”) will begin in September of 2025. The goal is to lay the foundations of a data economy by…Feb 12Feb 12
Shawn FlahertyAutomating GDPR Recording of Processing Activities (ROPA)The goal of GDPR Article 30 is to enhance transparency and accountability in data processing by mandating stringent documentation in the…Jan 9Jan 9
Shawn FlahertyBeyond The Claims: What “Automating” Privacy Impact Assessments Really MeansThe first Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) requirement was found in the E-Government Act of 2002. In 2016, a young privacy software CEO…Dec 22, 2023Dec 22, 2023
Shawn FlahertyNavigating the Future: California’s Draft Rule on Automated Decision-Making TechnologiesCalifornia stands at the forefront of shaping data privacy regulations in the US, as evidenced in their new draft rule on Artificial…Dec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023
Shawn FlahertyNavigating Data Rights: A Guide for Enterprise SellersBusinesses selling products and services to large enterprises encounter buyers who are now more vigilant guardians of their data. These…Nov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023