Kathrin Gardhouse

In this blog post, we examine the two types of Personal Identifiers: direct and quasi- (or indirect) identifiers, why we care about distinguishing them, and what challenges they pose regarding compliance with data privacy laws and regulations.  In short, both direct and quasi-identifiers refer to pieces of information that can be used to identify an … Read more

Data privacy is becoming an increasingly important topic in an increasingly digitized world where powerful technologies are more and more able to sift through datasets unmanageable for the human mind. Big Data analytics is not only able to detect general trends from the wealth of data available, but it can draw out valuable insights and … Read more

In an increasingly digital world where customer data is being collected at various touchpoints, the protection of personal information is becoming increasingly important for businesses worldwide. There are three core types of personal information that global privacy regulations require protection of: Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Payment Card Industry (PCI) data, and Protected Health Information (PHI). … Read more

The latest data breaches are a regular topic in the news. Raising awareness about the prevalence and severity of the issue, as well as how the financial impact on the business can be limited is what we contribute with this article. We thereby focus on the tangible immediate and long-term costs and the aggravating and … Read more

On February 8, 2023, the International Organization for Standardization adopted privacy by design in ISO 31700:2023 as a voluntary standard for organizations to implement into their operations. The adoption of this standard further manifests a shift in the field of data privacy. After Article 25 of the GDPR made it a mandatory requirement, the ISO … Read more