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January 19, 2022 - The relentless rate of change in the threat and regulatory environments for cybersecurity and data privacy did not abate in 2021, and we should expect increasing volatility in 2022, necessitating more than ever a forward-looking, risk-based and increasingly globalized strategy. At the same time, exciting new technologies continue to mature and open up new opportunities — and risks.
Amidst this complexity and disruption, especially for companies operating in or looking to expand into new jurisdictions and markets around the world, the lessons of the past year can help chart the best course for the year ahead.
First, the bare minimum in privacy is not enough
The U.S. military has a tongue-in-cheek saying that, "they wouldn't call it the minimum if it weren't good enough." Fair enough, but they often follow that with: "But never ask me what the minimum is."
In 2022, as it was in 2021, it is often better to set a high mark for your privacy program if you operate in multiple U.S. or global jurisdictions. Aiming high is likely to better enable your organization to accommodate new laws or regulations, or new interpretations of them.
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