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Data is the lifeblood of today’s businesses, so having the right level of data privacy has never been so crucial. Use Forrester’s research and frameworks to ensure you are meeting all of the necessary privacy requirements for your business.

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US Govt. Makes More Data Privacy Moves: What Marketers Need To Know

Stephanie Liu March 8, 2024
With two moves, the federal government bucked its reputation for moving at a glacial pace this week. First, the Federal Trade Commission dropped a blog post stating that “Browsing and location data are sensitive. Full stop.” Second, the House of Representatives’ Committee on Energy and Commerce moved forward with two bills in response to President […]
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Breaking Down The US Executive Order To Protect Americans’ Sensitive Personal Data

Stephanie Liu February 29, 2024
Learn the key takeaways and market impacts from the Biden administration’s executive order to protect Americans’ sensitive personal data.

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Don’t Miss Our 2024 Predictions Deep Dive

Hear directly from the tech, CX, and B2B analysts behind our 2024 global predictions and get an important generative AI update from Forrester’s CEO, George Colony.

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What To Know: A Retrospective Of 2023’s Top Breaches And Fines

Sandy Carielli February 28, 2024
After a retrospective review of the largest publicly reported breaches and privacy violations in 2023, here's what you need to know for 2024.
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California’s Privacy Law Puts Second-Party Data On Notice

Stephanie Liu February 23, 2024
The California attorney general’s office reached a settlement with DoorDash after the food delivery company sold customer data without proper notice or opt-out controls. It got slapped with a measly $375,000 fine (for context, DoorDash’s stock price is $120 and change), but don’t brush this off as a one-and-done. A closer look at the settlement […]
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Tech Trends To Watch In 2024

What It Means February 1, 2024
How will generative AI impact infrastructure plans? What regulatory issues will tech leaders have to grapple with? Hear Forrester’s technology analysts discuss their predictions for the latest tech trends in 2024.
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The EU Data Act Is Now In Force — What It Means For You And Your Organization

Martha Bennett January 12, 2024
Find out what the Act means for your organization and get seven tips on what to do next.
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Predictions 2024: Security And Risk Pros Will Apply Guardrails Beyond Regulatory Mandates

Alla Valente October 31, 2023
In 2024, as more organizations launch new genAI initiatives, they will need to balance fast innovation with governance and accountability. Learn more in our 2024 predictions for cybersecurity, risk, and privacy.

60% Of Skeptics Will Use (And Love!) GenAI

Surprised? Download Forrester’s 2024 Predictions guide to see why progress will be driven by exploration — and 14 other global predictions on AI, privacy, B2B buyers, hybrid work, and more.

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Align AI By Design (Or Risk Decline)

Brandon Purcell October 23, 2023
You can’t afford to sit back and wait on the opportunities in AI. But you can’t afford to deploy misaligned systems either. What do you do? Learn how to Align By Design.
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Managing The Privacy Risks Of Generative AI

What It Means September 28, 2023
Nervous about the privacy implications of your latest generative AI pilots? In this episode, Principal Analyst Enza Iannopollo shares some insights and mistakes to avoid.
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The Web Needs A Way Of Proving That You’re A Real Person — Worldcoin Is Not The Solution

Martha Bennett July 26, 2023
New crypto-focused financial network Worldcoin promises to provide a “new identity and financial network owned by everyone.” But it raises more issues than it solves. Find out why.
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Making Reality Unreal: Five Deepfake Scams That Imperil Enterprises In 2023

Jeff Pollard June 27, 2023
While it might seem like generative AI is the only use case for AI around today, just a few years ago, deepfakes wore the mantle for attention and hype in the AI universe. That’s fallen off considerably today, but we will likely see a resurgence in interest based on attacks using deepfakes to scam and […]
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The GDPR Fine Against Meta Is Significant But Not For The Reasons You Think

Enza Iannopollo May 23, 2023
Learn why the €1.2 billion GDPR fine levied against Meta for violation of international data transfer requirements should be a wake-up call for many privacy and business leaders.
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Seriously, Stop Putting Consumer Data Into ChatGPT

Stephanie Liu May 3, 2023
An important reminder about generative AI tools like ChatGPT: There’s no way of knowing what happens to the data you share with it.
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Navigating The Era Of E-Privacy And The Cookieless World

Fernando Pena April 25, 2023
With the future of cookies uncertain, marketers must explore other options to survive and thrive in this era of e-privacy.
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Let The Battle Begin: Privacy Versus ChatGPT

Enza Iannopollo April 3, 2023
The implications of, and the privacy risks associated with, generative AI systems will be impactful. Learn five things you can do to address them today.
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It’s 10 p.m. — Do You Know Where Your Data Is Going?

Stephanie Liu March 16, 2023
Last week, The Washington Post did a deep dive on how a publication used “commercially available” mobile data to out a Catholic priest as a Grindr user and visitor of a gay bar, ultimately forcing him to resign. Some of this data was sourced from Grindr; a Grindr spokesperson told the Post that “[the] company […]
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Leverage Data In Your Sales Strategy To Win 2023

Alex Schanne February 23, 2023
Attention, sales leaders! In case you missed it, to win in 2023, your reps must leverage digital selling tactics and listen to buyer signals. Today’s buyer is empowered and increasingly reliant on self-discovery through digital experiences. Sales leaders need to adapt fast to win, retain, and grow revenue in this increasingly turbulent market, but the […]
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Data Privacy Day, B2C Marketing Edition

Stephanie Liu January 27, 2023
The privacy landscape is shifting quickly. It’s a critical time for B2C marketers to get involved in their organizations’ privacy programs.
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Meta Hit With €390 Million Fine And An Uncertain Advertising Future

Stephanie Liu January 4, 2023
Learn what the latest ruling against Facebook and Instagram means for marketers.
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Deciphering Apple’s Recently Announced Data Protection Features

Geoff Cairns December 21, 2022
Earlier this month, Apple announced several important new data protection features for general availability in 2023 that have numerous implications for security teams in all industries and geographies. Here is the Forrester security and risk team’s collective analysis of these new features. Quick Summary The announcement is not particularly noteworthy in terms of the newly […]
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