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Feb 2021
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Dec
Insight

Today’s CIO has a once-in-a-career opportunity to build an organization that can fulfill a very real need: that of in-house consultant. For many IT organizations, that won’t be easy, but no part of digital transformation is. For IT, it’s a complete change of mission, from one of control and gatekeeping to one of support and advice.

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Jan 2021
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May
Insight

As organizations dive head-first into new technologies to avoid being victims of digital disruption, they’re taking on new risks that aren’t even on the radar of many auditors.

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Jul 2020
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Jul
Insight

Consumers are paying attention to racial and other social justice issues now, and they’re demanding that brands do the same. Do you have your processes defined to address the issues correctly?

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Jul 2020
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Aug
Insight

How do you create policies that act as guard rails, giving employees a high degree of freedom within a framework established to minimize the possibility of making a mistake?

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Jun 2020
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Jul
Insight

I urge IT professionals and digital policy stewards alike, to broaden the scope of discussions to include other situations that may require a change in digital policies such as changes in technology. And here is how to get started!

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Jun 2020
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Jul
Insight

Natural disasters -- hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, etc. -- disrupt “business as usual” for both you and your customers. One way to avoid disruptions is to create sound digital policies. Let's delve into the how and what to get this done!

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May 2020
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Jul
Insight

Knowing that sooner or later, you will need to address a data breach within your organization, fear is not the answer. Proactively preparing yourself and bringing good people into the fold to create the right proactive and response team, is the right solution.

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Nov 2019
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May
Insight

The leadership must be committed to investing the necessary resources of time, money, human resources, and, in some cases, technology. So how do you get your management on board with digital policy aspirations?

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Oct 2019
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May
Insight

“The views are my own and don't reflect those of my employer." is not a bulletproof statement. The views of the employee might not be those of the organization, but the employee is part of the organization, and what is said in social media reflects directly back on the organization.

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Sep 2019
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Jun
Insight

We have to demand more of our leaders, and that starts with demanding more of our candidates. Their websites are about a decade behind basic digital security and privacy standards.

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May 2019
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Feb
Insight

While I certainly don’t think it’s necessary for you to learn about things like processors and RAM, I do think it’s important to understand how the internet affects our lives both personally and as a society. Here is a resource to steer you in the right direction.

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Apr 2019
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Feb
Insight

Comprehensive digital policies and practices ensure that a business complies with regulations. Counterintuitively, they also help the bottom line, unlock opportunity and streamline operations.

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Apr 2019
21
Feb
Insight

This is the time for companies to institutionalize (create, codify, train, hold accountable) smart and sound digital policies and practices in order to reduce digital risk and capitalize on the opportunities.

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Jan 2019
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Feb
Insight

It would be nice if we could create laws before the situations they address present themselves, but the law rarely works that way. Here is how to provide digital policy guidance in an ever-changing landscape

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Oct 2018
21
Feb
Insight

If you’re responsible for digital governance at your organization, pay close attention to case studies of companies like Nike and Intel to learn how digital policies can be used to support, encourage, and inspire digital workers

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Sep 2018
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Feb
Insight

It’s not business as usual! The rise in data protection laws is impacting your digital marketing and online operations.

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Aug 2018
23
Jun
Insight

Katie Quinn, the wife of Lewiston, CA's fire chief used social media to provide key information and a sense calm during the recent Carr Fire. Depending on your organizational culture, industry, and maturity, you should think twice before replicating such a governing model. Or if you do, you might want to reach out to Katie for some training!

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Jul 2018
21
Feb
Insight

What you need to know about the GDPR stance on automated decision-making

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May 2018
21
Feb
Insight

The 2018 World Technology Conference took place in Seattle recently and I was lucky enough to attend this mind meld event. Read on for observations and highlights.

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Apr 2018
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Jun
Insight

Is your company US-based and assuming that GDPR doesn't have an impact since you don't have offices in the EU? Wrong!

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Jan 2018
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May
Insight

All eyes have been on GDPR, but there is more to digital integrity and online risk coming our way. Pay attention to the proverbial forest as well as the trees.

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Feb 2018
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Feb
Insight

Use this list to determine which digital policies you choose to create and adopt depend on variables particular to your organization.

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Oct 2017
21
Feb
Insight

To remain competitive in today’s market and continue to exist in the face of increasing digital and business disruption your legacy digital processes and operational models must be updated. Here's what to consider.

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May 2017
21
Feb
Insight

A primer on how to get started with digital policy development.

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Jul 2017
21
Feb
Insight

How can you ensure that your organization is protected and prepared when (not if!) an audit occurs?

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Jul 2017
5
Nov
In the media

Creating thorough digital policies is critical to capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the digital age.

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Jul 2017
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Feb
Insight

Once you have identified who in your organizations should be tasked with establishing digital policy, it is time to assign official duties. I have provided a good list to get you started.

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Jun 2017
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Feb
In the media

Creating and maintaining digital policies is, by nature, a team endeavor. But you also need someone to lead the team.

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Jun 2017
21
Feb
In the media

A good digital policy repository will enable digital workers to self-service to guidance, and you will have a higher rate of compliance.

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Jun 2017
21
Feb
In the media

Organizations have historically relied on IT for technical systems execution and, with the rise of websites and associated digital operations, that norm continued. So why can't IT own digital policies?

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May 2017
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Feb
Insight

If you have an online presence, you have an online risk. And it extends way beyond publishing a blog post with an embarrassing spelling error.

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May 2017
21
Feb
Insight

Use the WanaCrypt opportunity to re-examine your approach to digital policy as well as the roles of those invested in your digital.

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May 2017
21
Feb
In the media

It is not a question of if a data breach will threaten your small business, but when.

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Apr 2017
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Jun
Insight

Data security and data breaches are a big deal. Get the list of countries that have legal requirements for notification.

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Apr 2017
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Feb
Insight

Today business users and digital marketers challenge their organization’s online integrity in many ways. Lawyers can help avoid the legal and regulatory landmines that pose a threat.

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Dec 2017
21
Feb
In the media

In using online services and products, users give up aspects of their privacy, and that seems to be acceptable up to a point. But how do you know you are not crossing that line?

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Mar 2017
23
Jun
Insight

Many U.S.-based companies extend their service and product reach into Canada with the assumption that our northern neighbors have the same regulatory and legal requirements. Unfortunately, this is not the case.

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May 2017
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Feb
Insight

Stand up a functional policy program to align your organization to individual accountabilities for digital. In doing so, you can stop your organization from failing and begin to celebrate online integrity of your digital operations.

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Jul 2016
21
Feb
Insight

Why not look at the policies developed by other organizations and copy them?

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Apr 2016
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Feb
Insight

What does it mean to have a good policy? Do you simply write out a document that checks the box or do you really consider your audience and write simple and understandable policies? Here is a quick look at what makes a policy a good one.

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Mar 2015
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Jun
Insight

Is IKEA's pulling its digital catalog from its online Russian a good or bad move? Socially it may be perceived as a weakness, but what it demonstrates is especially strong digital governance.

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Feb 2013
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Feb
Insight

What is your governance model and is it working? There are at least three ingredients you need to make it a success.

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May 2012
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Feb
Insight

Is SharePoint the right tool? As long as you govern.

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Apr 2014
21
Feb
Insight

A few years ago, it would have been unheard of to have a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) in an organization.

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