The reliance on digitally stored information continues to grow and now dominates society in the 21st Century. The use of the Internet for business and information exchange shows no signs of slowing down or returning to the good old days of cash transactions handled through physical contact. Social media has become an intrinsic part of the lives of many individuals which is evident by the panic that sets in when a smartphone is misplaced or runs out of power unexpectedly.

On one level, the unparalleled convenience afforded by e-commerce and electronic communication is very attractive to a majority of the population. But from the beginning of the digital age, there have been concerns that revolve around the privacy of personal and sensitive information. The apprehension over how society’s collected data is used has spawned governmental regulations that purport to protect the rights of individuals to control access over their personal and sensitive information. Businesses need to comply with these regulations

This whitepaper describes the reasons why data privacy is important, regulatory agencies taking action, protecting private data, responding with regulatory compliance management, the cost of non-compliance, and how complex regulatory compliance demands sophisticated tools.

Presenter: Robert Agar

Robert Agar spent a long and diverse career specializing in data backup, recovery, and compliance among other areas of the IT world. Tired of being woken up at all hours to provide support, he embarked on a new career as a freelance writer focusing on various areas of the tech sector. Outside interests include music, sports, and poker. He shares his home office with two green-cheeked conures who suggest topics and engage in the occasional proofreading exercise.

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Topics: Database Compliance
Products: SQL Compliance Manager