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Regulatory Frameworks Affecting AI and Data Privacy Explained

AI is now embedded in everyday operations across support, finance, healthcare, and the public sector. As models touch more sensitive data, the legal landscape is moving just as quickly. The center of gravity has shifted from annual checklists to continuous compliance in production. This guide explains the regulatory frameworks affecting AI and data privacy in 2025, how they fit together, and how to turn their requirements into practical, repeatable controls your teams can run every day.

A step-by-step guide to AI security assessments [With a template]

As artificial intelligence becomes deeply integrated into business operations, organizations have started feeling the pressure to keep up. According to Vanta’s 2025 survey, more than 50% of the organizations report being overwhelmed by the speed of AI adoption and growing compliance obligations. ‍ This issue is aggravated by the fact that AI tools evolve faster than governance policies can adapt, potentially leaving complex gaps for security teams to fill.

Advanced SOC 2 Mistakes Even Mature Companies Make

Even the most mature organizations can stumble when it comes to SOC 2 compliance. In this video, we uncover the critical SOC 2 mistakes that even experienced teams make. Did You Know? Over 68% of companies fail their first SOC 2 audit due to documentation or evidence gaps. 46% of recurring SOC 2 issues stem from poor control mapping and risk assessment misalignment. If your business handles customer data, this video is essential to ensure you stay audit-ready, trustworthy, and compliant with AICPA’s Trust Service Criteria.

Empower your team: Ultimate guide to employee IS issue response

Even the best-prepared teams can stumble when an information security (IS) issue surfaces; the real risk isn’t just the incident itself, but how quickly and clearly your employees know what to do next. When an alert goes off, every second counts: Who do they call? Which system do they isolate? What’s the escalation path? Without a well-defined, practiced response plan, confusion can spread faster than the threat.

The FFIEC retired CAT-here's why financial institutions are turning to CRI

When the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) released its Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) in 2015, it became the industry standard for evaluating cyber readiness. ‍ A decade later, the threat landscape has evolved—and rather than updating the CAT, the FFIEC retired it on August 31, 2025. With CAT no longer the industry's best practice, many financial institutions are asking: What’s next? ‍

Powerful change management policy: Expert best practices for seamless adaptation

Considering the fast-moving business world we live in, change is inevitable and the organizations that thrive are those that manage it deliberately, confidently and with purpose. A well-crafted change-management policy doesn’t just set rules; it empowers teams, reinforces strategic goals and keeps operations fluid during transformation. Whether you’re upgrading systems, migrating workflows or shifting culture, the right policy serves as a guiding backbone.

Don't fall for these first-time compliance myths

When you’re moving fast, you can’t waste cycles on noise—you’ve got to focus on what actually matters. Compliance is no different. If you’re trying to lock in SOC 2 so you can close bigger deals, you don’t have time to vet claims in the market or to deep dive into a Reddit rabbit hole. ‍ That’s why we pulled together a crew of certified experts—and startup operators who’ve actually been through it—to cut through the myths.

Datadog achieves IRAP's PROTECTED status in Australia

As Australian government agencies and regulated industries move sensitive workloads to the cloud, they need observability solutions that meet highly stringent data protection standards. To address this need, Datadog has pursued and received an Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment at the PROTECTED level. This is an advanced classification under the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) framework for cloud and SaaS security.

Unlock success: Powerful strategies for integrating ESG into GRC for sustainable compliance

The modern business landscape is evolving rapidly with increasing expectations from investors, regulators, and consumers alike. Today, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are no longer optional; they have become a critical piece of corporate strategy. However, aligning these initiatives with governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks can be a challenge.

Internxt Achieves HIPAA Compliance

Internxt has officially achieved HIPAA compliance, marking a major step forward in protecting sensitive health information with the same commitment to privacy and security that defines our cloud storage and product suite. For the past 14 years, healthcare data has faced the most breaches and the highest costs due to the highly sensitive nature of patient data.