Our digital identities—email addresses, phone numbers, and card numbers—are quietly threaded through nearly every service we use until one change breaks them all. A $50 disputed charge taught me that swapping a card or losing a long-held alumni email isn’t a ten-minute task; it can cascade into hours of account updates, locked accounts, and missed alerts. Institutions ending lifetime .edu accounts and routine card replacements show why stability and careful planning matter more than convenience. Before you click “replace,” weigh the full disruption: sometimes the easy fix creates bigger problems than the original issue.
Read MoreState-level data privacy laws are rapidly evolving, creating new challenges for nonprofits. The Atlas Data Privacy Corp. v. We Inform, LLC decision shows the need for nonprofits to implement proactive safeguards to avoid negligence and financial penalties. Meanwhile, California's CCPA and its expansion through the CPRA highlight the growing influence of state regulations. To navigate this shifting landscape, nonprofits must prioritize audits, employee training, and robust cybersecurity to protect sensitive data and maintain trust.
Read MoreWhat happens when a nonprofit does not make data privacy and security a priority? Read this blog to learn more about the impact the lack of data security can have on your organization.
Read MoreHow does data security impact research? This blog explores how research and data security go hand-in-hand.
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