Data Security & Privacy Articles
Every IRM blog post filed under Data Security & Privacy, newest first.
- 60+ articles
- Written by CISSP, CISA, CRISC
- Updated regularly
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- AI & Machine Learning Security13
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- Data Security & Privacy7
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- Generative & Agentic AI Security14
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)11
- Identity & Access Management3
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- Threat Protection & Incident Response6
Data Security & Privacy
Top vCISO Services for Small Businesses
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Data Security & PrivacyTop vCISO Services for Small Businesses with four delivery models, what it should cost and the benefits.
Best vCISO Providers for Small Businesses - Canada
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Data Security & PrivacyBest vCISO Providers for Small Businesses in Canada with four delivery models, what it should cost and the benefits.
vCISO Cost Guide: What a Virtual CISO Really Costs
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Data Security & PrivacyWhat a Fractional/Virtual CISO costs: typical retainers, hourly rates and project prices, what drives the price, IRM's published tiers, and when you do not need a vCISO.
What Is Shadow AI?
Generative & Agentic AI Security, Data Security & PrivacyA plain-English guide to shadow AI for SMBs, with 2026 breach data, Canadian and EU privacy obligations, and a practical 90-day plan.
How to Protect Data Privacy
Data Security & PrivacyMost small business privacy programs fail in the same three places. Here is what the 2026 breach data shows, and the order we tell clients to fix things in.
Why Privacy Matters
Data Security & PrivacyPrivacy is now a sales and legal issue for small businesses. PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25 and US state thresholds explained, plus a step-by-step PIA for a small team.
PII vs PHI Data Security
Data Security & PrivacyA practical map of PII and PHI obligations across Canada and the US: HIPAA and the business associate trigger, the FTC Health Breach Notification Rule, PIPEDA, Ontario PHIPA and Quebec Law 25, with a control table by data type.
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