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Customer and Employee Data Privacy: Illinois Businesses Must Act Affirmatively
Businesses in Illinois must comply with ever-evolving data privacy laws to protect both consumers and their own organizational operations. Under stringent regulations like the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)  and the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) , failing to act can yield legal and reputational consequences. Understand these laws to help avoid the risks that come with handling sensitive customer information. Illinois Data Privacy Laws: Key Requirements
Lisa Gavin
Mar 202 min read
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AI Rules for Illinois Employers Lack Detailed Guidance
It's here: Illinois' first AI law for business owners. Summary HB 3773 (effective Jan. 1, 2026) amends the Illinois Human Rights Act...
Lisa Gavin
Mar 12 min read
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NIST 101 - The National Institute of Standards and Technology, Explained
NIST references dominate this website and many other cybersecurity-focused pages. Just who are NIST and why is everyone seemingly...
Lisa Gavin
Oct 13, 20241 min read
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2024 CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH PREVENTS ZERO RANSOM ATTACKS (3 minute read)
Zero??!?! Not one? Correct. How is that possible? Because an awareness month, in a vacuum, is pointless. Well, sure, but… …but nothing. You have to actually DO this stuff. I don’t have time. Yes you do. In fact, you must  set aside time to prepare, because you won’t have a choice if you’re hacked. What would you say if I told you I only have thirty minutes for cybersecurity this month? I’m glad you asked. Read on. My network is suddenly full of people who’ve been hacked recen
Lisa Gavin
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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