Are you DataSmart?

One of the most forward-looking articles in the GDPR is Article 22. By identifying automated decision-making as a specific issue with data processing, the GDPR is also stepping into the forefront of machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Google unveiled their new AI voice calling system at the I/O Conference. Dubbed "Duplex", the system is both terrifying and amazing. The Ward Brothers break down the legal and technological challenges that businesses and regulators will face in this new world.

Under Armour, Saks, and Panera, all announce privacy hacks and major data breaches within the last few days. We are learning more each day how each company responded, the good and the bad. In this episode of “Are You DataSmart?”, the Ward brothers dissect health data, like the kind popular in fitness apps as well as the “don’t throw stones in glass houses” aspect of data breaches. About 60% of larger corporations have been hacked according to a Duke University and CFO Magazine analysis in 2015. It’s time to get DataSmart, and have a plan.

When Indiana Jones questions some government bureaucrats to get answers to detailed questions, they deflect him in an iconic scene saying that "top men" are working on answers. That felt a little bit similar to some of the responses to questions at the Global Privacy Summit in Washington this past week. In this recap of the conference, the Ward brothers dive into some important questions and takeaways from #GPS18.

Does your site use cookies? Of course it does! And with #GDPR almost here, businesses need scalable, technical solutions to managing those cookies while providing their site visitors with simple privacy options. This is where Cookiebot comes in. Join the Ward brothers as they interview Daniel Johannsen, the founder and CEO of Cybot, makers of Cookiebot to examine this innovative SaaS approach to data compliance.

Is your data valuable? Might be. Is all data valuable? Nope. How do you construct a data strategy that identifies what is valuable quickly so you can keep the good and dump the rest? In the second step of the DataSmart Method, the Ward brothers walk through a valuation approach to data assets designed to be done quickly. This ensures you focus on the data assets and partnerships strategies early on in your evaluation.

FTC, FCC, SEC, NYDFS, AGs... you name it, the acronym exists! There are countless regulators that are weighing in on Data Privacy. As #GDPR approaches and stories about data misuse or breach mount up, you need to know the regulatory players. In this episode of "Are You DataSmart?" the Ward brothers discuss how each government, department, and even State regulator will likely be involved in data privacy and data security.

Identify, Value, Structure, Protect. This is the DataSmart Method, an approach to building data partnerships that can position your company for growth while ensuring you are taking the proper precautions to protect your data assets. In this edition of "Are You DataSmart?" the Wards walk through the first step of "Identifying" your data assets, whether internal or external in nature.

Data Security is often about policies and the technology to support them. However, policy and tech will get you nowhere without solid execution. In this episode of "Are You DataSmart?" the Ward brothers discuss the common views of data security, and how businesses need to contemplate their plan to deal with a future increasingly controlled by regulations when it comes to data.

Cookies are amazing. Whether chocolate chip or the 1x1 pixel type dropped on your browser session. But GDPR and more specifically, the ePrivacy Regulation, have a lot to say about how cookies will be managed and used going forward.