Blog Category: Privacy and Security

Data privacy and security are increasing concerns for any organization. Website hacks and data breaches are on the rise. Strong policies and good corporate digital responsibility practices are key to your organization’s long-term success.

By putting your own or your customers’ data in harm’s way, you risk potential lawsuits. Worst case scenario, a data breach could have significant financial consequences, take down your website, or keep your organization’s IT infrastructure from working properly. So it is important to stay up-to-date on this topic.

In this section, we cover data privacy and security topics like the impact of GDPR on US-based websites, how to keep your WordPress site secure, or how to choose secure website plugins, and much more.

11.20.2024

Data Inequality: Threats and Action Items

Posted by Tim Frick in Data and Analytics, Privacy and Security, Sustainability tagged with Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Digital Responsibility

data inequality on an distorted orange background

In this post, we explore how data inequality shows up in common business, communications, marketing, and technology decisions. We also offer several action items to address this growing problem. Read More ›

03.05.2024

Informed Consent in Your Digital Marketing

Posted by Tim Frick in Data and Analytics, Privacy and Security, UX Design tagged with Corporate Digital Responsibility

Graphic showing informed consent fields on a web form.

In this post, we explore why informed consent is so critical to addressing personal privacy. We also cover how to use it to drive more responsible marketing practices. Read More ›

01.12.2023

What Can We Really Do About Spam?

Posted by Nicole Hunter in Digital Marketing, Privacy and Security, Sustainability

Image of a hand selecting the 'Report spam' option in a pulldown menu

Spam is one of those daily problems we deal with when communicating via the internet. For the 20-year anniversary of the CAN-SPAM Act, we explore what you can do about spam and what a spam-free future might look like. Read More ›

11.20.2022

How to Improve Your Digital Resilience

Posted by Tim Frick in Privacy and Security, Sustainability tagged with Corporate Digital Responsibility, Governance, Product Management

When our digital products and services don’t work or aren’t available to those who need them, unintended consequences occur. In this post, we explore what digital resilience is, why you should care, and how to incorporate it into your own organization. Read More ›

11.03.2021

How to Design a Sustainable Data Strategy

Posted by Tim Frick in Data and Analytics, Privacy and Security, Sustainability tagged with Corporate Digital Responsibility, Org Design

In this guide, we walk you through nine essential steps to designing a sustainable data strategy for your organization. Read More ›

10.25.2021

Seven Core CDR Principles

Posted by Tim Frick in Accessibility, Business Strategy, Data and Analytics, Privacy and Security, Sustainability tagged with Corporate Digital Responsibility, Sustainable Web Design

Here are seven core CDR principles that will help you incorporate more ethical and responsible digital practices within your organization. Read More ›

03.27.2021

Data Privacy Checklist [Free Download]

Posted by Nicole Hunter in Privacy and Security tagged with Corporate Digital Responsibility

In this post, we share tips for protecting your users’ privacy and maintaining compliance with new and emerging laws like Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Download our free data privacy checklist at the end. Read More ›

01.24.2021

Understanding Social Digital Responsibility

Posted by Tim Frick in Accessibility, Business Strategy, Privacy and Security, Sustainability tagged with Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Digital Responsibility

In this post, we explore how Social Digital Responsibility practices can improve an organization’s relationships with people, communities, and society overall. Read More ›

06.30.2018

Is GDPR Good for the Environment?

Posted by Tim Frick in Business Strategy, Design, Privacy and Security, Software Development, Sustainability, UX Design tagged with Corporate Digital Responsibility, Website Performance

In this post, we explore how the European Union’s new privacy legislation could lead to a higher performing internet that not only maintains user privacy, but also burns less energy while providing a better experience for everyone. Sounds great, right? Read More ›

05.22.2018