KEVN-0009-6-DEC

This webinar will explore the most critical data protection regulations affecting organizations today, including GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. Understanding these frameworks is essential to avoid legal penalties and maintain the trust of customers and partners. Participants will gain clarity on compliance requirements and how they apply across different industries and jurisdictions.

The session will also highlight best practices for safeguarding sensitive data, such as using encryption, enforcing access controls, and applying data minimization techniques. Attendees will learn how to manage data subject rights effectively—covering areas such as obtaining consent, responding to data access requests, and honoring deletion requests.

In addition, this webinar will delve into how to minimize risks associated with data breaches. You’ll walk away with insights into building a robust incident response plan, implementing clear data retention and disposal policies, and conducting regular audits. Whether you're in IT, compliance, HR, or operations, this session will equip you with actionable steps to strengthen your organization’s data privacy posture and improve overall data security.

His core competencies include risk management, audit and security controls, incident response, and compliance monitoring. Kevin has held roles such as HITRUST/GRC Consultant at Privaxi, vCISO Support Manager at Sunstone Secure, and GRC/HITRUST Manager at Cognizant, where he led compliance assessments, policy development, and the implementation of cybersecurity frameworks. He is also certified as a HIPAA Security Professional and HITRUST CSF Practitioner. His broad experience in governance, risk, and compliance, combined with his strategic insights, has helped organizations elevate their security posture and meet regulatory requirements effectively.

Data Privacy and Protection encompasses the laws and best practices aimed at safeguarding personal and sensitive data from unauthorized access, breaches, and misuse. It includes compliance with regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, which set guidelines for data handling, storage, and consent to ensure privacy, security, and transparency in how data is managed. Best practices involve encryption, data minimization, access controls, and regular audits to maintain compliance and protect user rights.

Presented by: Kevin R. Thompson