Update on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

Since our previous post discussing plans for the European Union-U.S. Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework, the United States has taken a significant step toward setting this new framework into action. On Oct. 7, 2022, President Joe Biden signed an “Executive Order on Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities,” which lays out steps the U.S.…

International Tax Record Roundup

For US taxpayers, May 17 (Tax Day) is fast approaching, and the question is often asked – How long should I keep my tax records? Here is a brief rundown of required or suggested recordkeeping periods for income tax records in the United States and other jurisdictions around the globe. These time periods do not…

Data Protection Legislative Updates

Since the GDPR passed in 2018, we have seen an ongoing worldwide ripple effect, as other jurisdictions have begun passing their own data protection laws that mirror, or in many respects comply with GDPR requirements. Here are a few such new or upcoming laws worth noting:   Brazil – General Data Protection Law (LGPD) (Law…

Pandemics and Personal Data

In light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) viral disease officially being classified as a pandemic, nations around the world are grappling with how to best manage and prevent further spreading of the disease. One such measure we see being taken, especially in early stages of the fight, is contact tracing, where persons infected with the virus…

Molecular-Based Data Storage

As technology continues to advance at a dizzying pace in nearly every aspect of our lives, this holds true for data storage solutions as well. Coming down the pipeline are some big (or, more accurately – minuscule) and exciting developments in the ways we store our digital data! DNA storage In a prior post, we…

Zasio Records Management Software gives you 5 Tips for a more Secure Password.

5 Tips for a More Secure Password

We are in an age of unprecedented digital technology and connectivity. As a result, businesses face an ever-increasing risk of cyber-attacks and security breaches. Just glance at the news to see how frequently such incidents occur. These attacks and breaches can be extremely costly and debilitate a business’s vitality and reputation. One of the most…