Ernst & Young: Evolving Technology Challenging Organizations’ Privacy Protection

By Rob Starr, Content Manager, Big4.com

As the privacy landscape continues to evolve and mature, certain governance, technology, and regulatory trends are forming around how market conditions are impacting organizations’ privacy decisions, according to a new Ernst & Young report.

The new Privacy trends 2013: The uphill climb continues report outlines the key issues facing regulators and companies alike and features additional observations from leading privacy experts.

“We are now entering a new era, where governance and accountability play a central role in effective privacy management,” said Dr. Sagi Leizerov, Leader of Privacy Advisory and Assurance Services, Ernst & Young LLP. “As the digital landscape evolves, regulators and organizations need to open the lines of communication and serve as the stewards of privacy protection.”

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