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We’re excited to announce that Privacy Ref has expanded its designation as an IAPP Official Training Partner (OTP) to include Bermuda and the Caribbean. As privacy regulations evolve and cross-border data protection becomes increasingly important, organizations across the region face growing compliance demands. This expansion lets Privacy Ref bring its practitioner-led training directly to…
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between Privacy Ref and Tenrec, a trusted managed service provider that helps successful B2B companies maximize the performance, security, and effectiveness of their business-critical websites. With more than 25 years of experience, Tenrec specializes in managing and optimizing every aspect of business-critical websites, including data privacy…
Privacy Ref Academy Privacy Foundations Simplified I have been through a lot of privacy training, as an instructor, a student, and a reviewer. More than any other type, I have reviewed computer-based training, the kind you may have to participate in once a year. This training is always in a strange middle ground of […] The post Welome to Privacy Ref Academy appeared first on Privacy Ref .
CIPP/US Training to be offered at the Florida Bar Annual Meeting in Orlando Privacy Ref will offer an exclusive U.S. Private-sector Privacy (CIPP/US) training during The Florida Bar Annual Meeting, taking place at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. The two-day session will be led by privacy expert Bob Siegel, it provides a comprehensive […] The post CIPP/US Training at The Florida Bar…
University of Technology, Jamaica, offers a Certificate in Data Privacy and Protection, led by Bob Siegel Earn Your Certificate in Data Privacy and Protection in Just 6 Weeks Privacy Ref is proud to partner with the University of Technology, Jamaica to offer a Certificate in Data Privacy and Protection, facilitated by Bob Siegel, FIP, […] The post Certificate in Data Privacy and Protection…
University of Technology, Jamaica, and Privacy Ref launch Data Privacy Training Initiative During the 2026 International Data Privacy Conference, the University of Technology, Jamaica and Privacy Ref officially launched their collaborative Data Privacy and Protection training initiative. The training partnership follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on January 5, 2026 between…
Sometimes my mind wanders and I relate what is happening around me to privacy-related situations. Often our team undertakes assessments for our clients privacy programs and we encounter a number of unexpected, and sometimes surprising findings. One situation we often find is that privacy program establishes one or more policies that are not being followed […] The post The need to verify Policy…
We’re proud to share that Privacy Ref has been recognized by Sprinterra as one of the Best Data Privacy Services Providers in the U.S. (2025) joining an exclusive list that includes some of the world’s most respected privacy and compliance organizations such as OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID, Securiti.ai, IBM Consulting, and Protiviti. This recognition highlights our […] The post Privacy Ref named one…
Massachusetts Bill Follows Latest Privacy Law Standards Last month, the Massachusetts Senate passed a privacy bill with amendments. The Massachusetts Data Privacy Act (MDPA) in many ways seems to follow the new wave of US state privacy laws such as the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) which came into effect on October 1st, although […] The post Massachusetts bill follows latest Privacy Law…
Thoughts after the IAPP Global Privacy Summit The 2025 IAPP Global Privacy Summit confirmed what many of us in the industry already recognize: privacy has evolved from a compliance function into a strategic business priority. As someone who had the privilege of teaching Privacy Program Management for the CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager) designation at […] The post Thoughts after the…
