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Key Attributes of a Successful Privacy Program

This three-part series analyzes the key attributes of a successful privacy program.


Published: 11 July 2016

Series Overview

A successful privacy program is a complex undertaking. The privacy team needs to stay abreast of regulatory and statutory changes; watch for potential threats from both external and internal sources; assure compliance in existing or emerging business practices; respond to stakeholder inquiries; and provide privacy leadership to their organization to name just a few of their myriad responsibilities. With this many balls to keep in the air, how can you quickly explain the key attributes of a successful program?

This series suggests there are three As that answer this question: alignment, accountability and adaptability.

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Contributors:

Bob Siegel

President, Privacy Strategist, Privacy Ref

CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP


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Customer trust and expectationsData securityEmployment and HRProgram managementRegulatory guidanceRisk managementStrategy and governanceFinance and bankingGovernmentHealth careProfessional servicesTechnologyPrivacy
RESOURCE ARTICLE

Key Attributes of a Successful Privacy Program

This three-part series analyzes the key attributes of a successful privacy program.

Published: 11 July 2016


Contributors:

Bob Siegel

President, Privacy Strategist, Privacy Ref

CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP


Series Overview

A successful privacy program is a complex undertaking. The privacy team needs to stay abreast of regulatory and statutory changes; watch for potential threats from both external and internal sources; assure compliance in existing or emerging business practices; respond to stakeholder inquiries; and provide privacy leadership to their organization to name just a few of their myriad responsibilities. With this many balls to keep in the air, how can you quickly explain the key attributes of a successful program?

This series suggests there are three As that answer this question: alignment, accountability and adaptability.

CPE credit badge

This content is eligible for Continuing Professional Education credits. Please self-submit according to CPE policy guidelines.

Submit for CPEs

Tags:

Customer trust and expectationsData securityEmployment and HRProgram managementRegulatory guidanceRisk managementStrategy and governanceFinance and bankingGovernmentHealth careProfessional servicesTechnologyPrivacy

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