Episode 36: The ACC Data Steward Program; Addressing Data Security

In this episode of the Data Governance 360 Podcast, George interviews Andy Stevens from XOVOX about modernizing unified communication strategies for migrating and governing legacy audio channels. Andy discusses his background in telephone technology and how his company, XOVOX, specializes in extracting recorded telephone conversations from various systems.They discuss the different industries that record phone conversations, such as contact centers, emergency services, and stock trading floors, and the reasons behind it, including quality assurance, compliance, and evidence for legal proceedings.They also talk about the evolution of recording technologies, from magnetic tapes to hard disks to cloud-based systems. Andy explains how XOVOX helps clients convert and migrate their legacy audio channel content to open formats like WAV or MP3, making it easily accessible and playable.They also discuss the importance of preserving metadata associated with the recordings and how it can be used for governance, retention, and search purposes.The conversation concludes with a discussion on the ROI and cost considerations of decommissioning legacy systems and the security risks associated with outdated recording technologies.

In this episode of the Data Governance 360 Podcast, George Tziahanas, VP of Compliance at Archive 360, interviews Joe Shepley from Alvarez & Marsal about data disposition and deletion. They discuss the shift from data retention to data deletion, the legal obligations and risks associated with keeping data beyond its useful life, and the importance of implementing a systematic and consistent process for data deletion. They also highlight the regulatory requirements for data deletion, such as New York DFS Part 500 and California CPRA, and the potential consequences of non-compliance, including fines and reputational damage. They emphasize the need for organizations to approach data deletion as an enterprise information governance initiative and to establish clear accountability for the process.

In this podcast episode titled "The Growing Importance of Data Governance in an AI-Driven World," George Tziahanas, VP of Compliance at Archive 360, interviews Michael Rasmussen, an analyst and expert in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). They discuss the role of data governance in the context of AI and analytics, as well as the regulatory landscape surrounding AI. Rasmussen emphasizes that data governance is the foundation for AI model governance and risk management. He highlights the risks associated with the uncontrolled use of AI, such as legal liability and exposure of sensitive information. Rasmussen also explains that data governance ensures data quality, security, and compliance, which are crucial for effective AI and analytics. He mentions the EU AI Act as an example of AI-specific regulation and discusses its requirements, including data quality, protection measures, and adherence to ethical standards. Zahanis and Rasmussen also stress the importance of trust and governance in data and AI systems, and they recommend organizations to approach data governance and AI governance in a way that enhances integrity and trust.

In this episode of The Data Governance 360 Podcast, Marie Patterson interviews Christopher Beasley, the CEO of Edge Digital Group, about data, records management, and analytics in the federal government. Beasley discusses the challenges and opportunities of managing data in various formats, including paper, microfilm, and outdated digital formats. He emphasizes the importance of converting and curating old data to extract value and support analytics. Beasley also highlights the changing role of records managers in the federal government, who now need to focus on data preservation, validation, and presentation to support IT and data analytics teams. He discusses the technical debt associated with outdated systems and the need for agencies to invest in modernizing their data management practices. Beasley also mentions the upcoming conference of the Greater Washington DC chapter of ARMA, where the focus will be on the brave new world of records management. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of data accuracy, security, and governance in the context of AI and analytics.

In this episode Michael Rasmussen, an expert in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) discusses the importance of Data GRC in today's evolving landscape. In this episode you will learn:why the need for integrated data governance strategy and technology utilization is more important today tan everthe changing role of Chief Data Officer in leading data GRC effortswhat challenges CDOs face in data governance, including data discovery, lifecycle management, and access controlsome of the recommendations for prioritizing data GRC, building frameworks, and leveraging technologyhow to make a business case for data GRC and what cost considerations you should consider

In this podcast, Marie Patterson and Jay Cohen discuss the changing role of Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs). New developments in compliance underscore the evolving role of CCOs, with wider responsibilities and increased influence within organizations. Topics discussed in this episode include: Evolution of Compliance Officer Role: They discuss the historical background of compliance officers and how guidelines from 1991 emphasized effective compliance programs. The Caremark case in 1996 established the duty of directors to oversee compliance risks, including information systems and red flags.Recent Changes: They delve into a recent Caremark case that extends compliance responsibilities to corporate officers, not just directors. This means the CEO and CCO now share company-wide compliance duties.DOJ's Influence: The US Department of Justice's guidance is shaping compliance expectations, emphasizing a culture of compliance, empowering officers to raise concerns, and prioritizing ethics over profit.

In this episode, Caitlin Fennessy, VP & Chief Knowledge Officer at IAPP discusses three top issues in the privacy industry: Data transfer and theThe new role of the DPO in the EU and the rules andHow AI will effect

In this episode Priya Keshav, CEO of Meru Data, discusses the effects of the explosion of privacy legislation on corporations. This episode also discusses:whether the approach to regulatory compliance can be simplified by using one set of regulations as the "golden standard"reasonable data security: how is it defined and who enforces those requirementsif the proposed federal privacy legislation will pre-empt the current state privacy laws

In this episode,Jim Merklinger, President, ACC Credentialing Institute and Bill Schiefelbein, ACC Data Steward Program Administrator discuss the new ACC Data Steward Program designed to help legal entities elevate their data security programs to combat data breaches and ransomware threats.

In this episode we review the challenges Information Managers have with managing the current US state data privacy laws and the future state privacy laws introduced into legislation this year. In this podcast we will discuss: Why there is no one data privacy set of requirements that is the "golden standard" like the GDPR or CCPA, whereby complying to one set of laws will equal compliance with all other US states' legislation. Each new set of data privacy laws has their own nuances and exemptions.The staggering amount of money organizations will spend (up to $100B per year) having to comply with multiple state requirements - including additional reiterations of existing states' data privacy laws.How the most efficient way for an organization to respond to a data subject's access request is by centralizing and syncing all the organization's data in a single repository.