Three Critical Data Privacy Blunders That Doom AI Projects

Many organizations are riding high on the wave of AI evolution, eager to leverage AI in their work and businesses to gain efficiencies and bragging rights about being early adopters of leading-edge AI technologies. The promise of AI lies in its ability to automate processes, generate insights from vast amounts of data, and create less time to gain insights to enhance decision-making capabilities. However, technology is a double-edged sword. While AI can benefit organizations and data subjects significantly, its complexity can also introduce project-derailing Data Privacy challenges that many large and small companies may not have previously contemplated. If not addressed properly, these challenges can doom AI projects to fail, leading to wasted resources, regulatory penalties, loss of revenue, and a loss of customer trust. Here are three critical Data Privacy blunders that doom AI projects and how organizations can avoid them: ensuring that data collection and retention risks do not outweigh the benefits, maturing data governance practices to enhance transparency, and maintaining proper context and purpose in data collection and retention.

Data Privacy Blunder #1: The Data Collection / Data Retention Risks Outweigh the Benefits to the Data Subjects

With the rising rate of cybersecurity breaches, people are becoming more selective about whom they trust with their data. There is an innate understanding that more personal data creation equates to more unnecessary risk for data subjects. More risk means more responsibility for the organizations who collect this data and should not translate into a greater burden for the data subject.

Organizations often collect vast amounts of data, assuming that more data will lead to better insights and improved AI performance. However, this approach can backfire when the risks of collecting and storing large volumes of personal data outweigh the benefits. For example, a breach exposing sensitive personal information can lead to severe regulatory, financial, and reputational damage. As privacy regulations become more prevalent, organizations face increased scrutiny from regulators and data subjects that may result in potential fines for mishandling personal data and revenue losses when data subjects lose trust.

How to Avoid This Blunder:

• Minimize Data Collection - Only collect data necessary for the specific AI project. Avoid the temptation to gather more data than needed "just in case" it might be useful. This reduces risk for organizations and demonstrates respect for data subject privacy.
• Implement Data Anonymization - Use techniques to anonymize data wherever possible, reducing the risk to data subjects if a breach occurs. This could include removing personally identifiable information (PII) and using differential privacy techniques or synthetic data to train AI models.
• Regular Data Audits - Conduct audits of data collection and retention practices to ensure they align with current business needs and fundamental Data Privacy standards. These audits can help identify and rectify unnecessary data collection or storage practices that may increase organizational data risks.
• Data Subject Consent and Control - Ensure that data subjects are fully informed about the data being collected and why, and provide clear options to opt in and opt out to control their data. Transparent consent processes build trust and alignment with fundamental Data Privacy standards and data subject expectations.

Data Privacy Blunder #2: Immature Data Governance Compounds Transparency Problems

Growing Data Privacy regulations require more transparency in how organizations manage personal data than ever, and data subjects also demand greater transparency in company data practices to establish and maintain trust. When organizations have immature data governance practices, adding AI introduces more complexity and often reduces, not improves, transparency. Mature data governance practices are foundational to creating the necessary level of transparency vital in AI data use.

Immature data governance often manifests as inconsistent data management policies, lack of clear data responsibilities, and inadequate data quality controls. When an organization with such weaknesses implements AI, it exacerbates existing problems and creates new ones. AI systems rely heavily on high-quality, well-governed data to function correctly. AI models in immature data governance organizations can produce more biased or inaccurate results without robust data governance, leading to further data subject and stakeholder mistrust.

How to Avoid This Blunder:

• Develop Robust Data Governance Policies - Establish clear, comprehensive, and actionable policies outlining how data should be managed, used, and protected from cradle to grave to cover the entire data lifecycle. This includes defining data responsibilities, establishing data stewardship roles, and setting data quality standards.
• Regular Training and Updates - Ensure that all employees are regularly trained on data governance practices related to emerging technologies like AI used in enterprise projects and that these practices are updated to keep pace with evolving regulations and new technology use cases. Continuous education helps maintain high standards and adaptability.
• Implement Transparency Mechanisms - Use transparency-enhancing tools and practices, such as data flow diagrams and clear documentation, to make data practices visible and understandable to regulators, stakeholders, and data subjects. Tools like data catalogs and lineage tracking can help achieve this transparency within organizations.
• Monitor and Enforce Compliance - Monitor compliance with data governance policies and enforce them rigorously to ensure that all data-related activities are transparent and accountable. Regular internal audits and compliance checks help maintain adherence and allow organizations to change when needed to account for new data use cases and AI technology projects.

Data Privacy Blunder #3: The Data Collection / Data Retention Lacks the Proper Context and Purpose

Organizations have multiple data systems and ways of using data. As a result, when data flows into organizations, it often loses its context and purpose as it gets duplicated multiple times in transit. When personal data is collected, the purpose of the data collection often does not travel with the data throughout the organization, creating a recipe for AI data project disasters. Proper data lineage, including all data flows and uses, is as important as data provenance—the legal right to collect or retain the data in the first place.

When data is collected without a clear and documented purpose, it becomes nearly impossible to manage and protect effectively. This lack of context leads to several issues: data may be used inappropriately, increasing the risk of privacy violations; data quality may degrade as it gets duplicated and fragmented across systems; and regulatory compliance becomes difficult as organizations cannot demonstrate the lawful basis for data processing nor the ways to effectively delete the data.

How to Avoid This Blunder:

• Establish Data Lineage Practices -? Implement practices to track the lineage of data, ensuring that its origin, movement, and transformation are well-documented and understood. Data lineage tools can help visualize the data flow and identify potential risk points.
• Contextualize Data Collection -? Always collect data with a clear, documented purpose and ensure that this purpose is maintained throughout the data lifecycle. This may include tagging data with metadata that explains its source and intended use.
• Limit Data Duplication -? Minimize unnecessary data duplication and ensure that all copies of data maintain the same context and purpose.?
• Regularly Review Data Retention Policies -? This is a huge organizational risk area. Ensure that data retention policies are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the current needs and purposes of the organization’s AI projects. These policies should align with actual data practices and be an operational, not an aspirational, document or process. This includes setting clear retention periods and securely disposing of no longer needed data.

While AI offers tremendous potential for efficiency and innovation, it also brings significant Data Privacy challenges that can doom AI projects if not properly managed. By recognizing and addressing these three critical Data Privacy blunders—ensuring that data collection and retention risks do not outweigh the benefits, maturing data governance practices to enhance transparency, and maintaining proper context and purpose in data collection and retention—organizations can set the stage for successful AI implementations. Implementing these strategies helps safeguard Data Privacy and builds trust with data subjects and regulators, ultimately contributing to the long-term success of AI initiatives and making Data Privacy a Business Advantage.

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• Many thanks to Ecosystems 2030 in Coru?a, Spain, for having Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva," as a speaker in June 2024. The topic of our TedX Style session was “Future of Privacy” and will include: ??Debbie Reynolds, The Data Diva, CEO, Debbie Reynolds Consulting, LLC ??Victoria Beckman, Associate General Counsel - Security & Privacy, Shopify??Tuelay Kiyildi, Senior Director, Legal Counsel, Europe, The Coca-Cola Company??Onur Korucu, Managing Partner, GovernI??

• ?? Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” shares an abbreviated recent presentation, "The Internet of Things (IoT), Data Privacy, and Connected Vehicles," given to the US Department of Commerce IoT Advisory Board in May 2024! Key Statistics:??95% of passenger cars sold are likely to have embedded connectivity by 2030??91.7% of U.S. households owned at least one vehicle in 2022??39% of consumers consider Data Privacy highly important during the vehicle shopping and ownership experience??72% of drivers are uncomfortable with automakers sharing their data with third parties??71% of drivers would consider buying an older car or one with less technology to protect their privacy and security??140% increase in vehicle cyberattacks from 2020 to 2021??For $2, a cybercriminal can buy a customer's personal car data and vehicle identity on the dark web??1 in 13 cyberstalking incidents include the use of GPS technologies.
• ???? Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva”, Talks to the “Business School of AI” about car privacy issues on the WeeklyWed session in June 2024. In this session, I discuss my research and the growing concerns about data privacy in connected vehicles. Watch the 1-hour video interview here: https://lnkd.in/gfCAcfaN
• ?? Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” had an amazing time speaking at the Influence AI Cybersecurity Leadership Forum in Chicagoland on May 16, 2024! ??? It was a pleasure to spend time with Dawn Kristy “CyberDawn” and Gina Gianikos The Mindfluance Mastermind??! In my talk, "Data Provenance, Data Lineage, and AI," I delved into the complexities of data management and highlighted how these elements are crucial for effective AI implementation and cybersecurity. ????If you missed it, I am sharing the slides here.
• ?? Learn Data Privacy Insights from Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” on the InfoSec Institute Podcast! ???Here is my latest podcast appearance on the Cyber Work InfoSec Institute Podcast with host Chris Sienko! ?? Join me as I dive deep into the world of data privacy, exploring crucial insights and practical tips to protect your data in today's digital age. ?????? Read the article or listen to the podcast:https://lnkd.in/gBTeMYUs
• ?? Listen to Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” and Leonard Lee of neXt Curve talk about the latest in privacy tech news ?? On the privacy front, two announcements rose from the noise: 微软 ’s Recall and Apple’s 苹果 Intelligence. Check out the audio version on BuzzSprout - https://lnkd.in/gQ__9Rw8
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• ??Sharing this interview from VPNRanks : Debbie Reynolds ‘The Data Diva’ Reveals Key Insights on Data Privacy in Exclusive Interview with VPNRanks? ??I recently did with VPNRanks, where I dive deep into the critical topic of data privacy! ?????Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g73ShGPt
• Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva," speaks with Heidi Saas at "The worst thing you have seen working in Privacy- try and shock us!!" in June 2024 - ??Click here to see the replay!
• ?? Tune in to the TechTalks channel to hear Data Privacy Expert Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva," & Technology Editor Stephen Lawton discuss the evolving landscape of U.S. privacy laws, emerging trends, and key insights for CISOs. Don't miss the complimentary webinar on demand! https://bit.ly/4aQ8Tnf
• Many thanks to VPNRanks for including Debbe Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” in an article called ”2024 Data Privacy Statistics by VPNRanks: 3 in 10 Internet Users May Face Data Leakage by 2024 by VPN Ranks.”? This article contains amazing statistics on Privacy and emerging technology uses.? AI is predicted to contribute to 3 in 10 internet users facing data leakage, raising breach costs to $4.56 million. Despite these risks, 56% of companies are predicted to adopt AI for data privacy by 2024. They have discussed the essential statistics shaping this year's Data Privacy landscape. Access the article here: https://www.vpnranks.com/resources/data-privacy-statistics/#experts-insight

”With more data from humans and the rapid adoption of AI technologies, organizations will need to think about Data Privacy as a business problem and a business risk.” – Debbie Reynolds in VPNRanks Article

• Many thanks to PrivSec Global for hosting Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” for two sessions, "Beyond Regulation: How Data Privacy Can Influence Organizational Data Strategy in the AI Era" and "Privacy by Design: Crafting Effective Strategies for a Results-Driven Privacy Program." ??See the replay here: https://lnkd.in/dmbT2U_e
• ??Many thanks to Duality Technologies for Hosting Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva”! On the Webinar: Unlocking Growth in AI and Data with Privacy Technologies Host: Duality Technologies?? Speakers: Derek Wood (moderator) Senior Director Product Marketing & Marketing, Duality TechnologiesDebbie Reynolds "The Data Diva" Alon Kaufman, CEO, Duality Technologies Gary Givental, Chief AI Architect, IBM. ?? see the replay here: https://lnkd.in/gcgW_Bbw
• ?? Are you in Public Sector Data Access Request Hell ???!? If so, watch Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva," and my esteemed co-panelists for a complimentary one-hour on-demand webinar called ??Data Requests Decoded: Automated Solutions for Public Sector IT and Privacy Professionals Dive Deep into Innovations in Data Redaction and Compliance. This event is tailor-made for U.S. public sector IT and privacy professionals navigating the complex terrains of FOIA, FERPA, HIPAA, and DSAR under U.S. State privacy laws.? What to Expect:?: Understand the intricacies of current legal obligations related to data requests.? Explore state-of-the-art technologies for secure data request handling and redaction management. Learn how to streamline your compliance processes more effectively.?? Meet Our Panelists:? Darren Spence, CRO at Smartbox.ai? Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva”, Data Privacy and Emerging Technologies Expert at Debbie Reynolds Consulting, LLC ? Greg Tennyson, MBA, VP Technology Services at Xerox?? Join us to transform your approach to public data requests, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. ????Watch the session on demand here.
• Many Thanks to Startpage for including Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” as part of their Data Defenders Series. How can we begin to prepare for the privacy threats that emerging technologies like AI are already posing? StartPage exposed this and other questions to Global Data Privacy and Protection expert Debbie Reynolds in this week's Data Defenders, and she had some insightful advice in response, so watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/grpDwExF
• Many thanks to Legaltech News and journalist Isha Marathe for quoting Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva”, in an article called, “With AI Training, Data 'Anonymization' Runs Risk of Becoming a Fig Leaf”
• Many thanks to the beyond-talented and tenacious Aarna Sahu who hosts Aarna's News a podcast about women in STEM for interviewing Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” on her program as episode 86!
• Many thanks to PEAK IDV LIVE for featuring Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva", in the Season 3 premiere episode of the PEAK IDV EXECUTIVE SERIES VIDEO PODCAST. See the Video interview here!
• Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva", received the Community Champion Award ?? in the 2024 Privacy First Awards hosted by Transcend in January 2024. Congratulations to Transcend's recent $40 million funding in May 2024.
• Many thanks to Juan Carlos for featuring Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva", as one of the Top 40 Women in AI, ML, and Data Science International Women’s Day 2024 Edition!
• Thank you, Todd Fitzgerald, for including Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” as part of this stellar group of privacy and data professionals. It was my pleasure to contribute to this book. "The Privacy Leader Compass".

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