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Elevate video evidence integrity with FSR Code best practices. Secure Redact helps achieve auditable digital evidence and robust data provenance against modern AI manipulation.
FOIA video redaction costs: A state-by-state look at US law enforcement fees for public records requests. Understand pricing factors and efficient redaction solutions.
Understand California's new race-blind charging rule and discover how Secure Redact enables compliance by automatically anonymizing faces and identifying features in video evidence, ensuring impartial review.
Navigating FERPA and video in US schools is complex. Learn about redaction requirements, parental access rights, and exceptions for law enforcement. Ensure student privacy and legal compliance.
From the groundbreaking General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States and similar initiatives in Asia and Africa, a global tapestry of data privacy legislation has emerged.
Navigate data privacy in Asia. Learn key regulations in Singapore, Thailand, India, Japan, South Korea, & Indonesia. Compliance strategies for global businesses.
Explore the EU AI Act's implications for video technology. This article details high-risk AI classifications, biometric categorization restrictions, and the role of redaction in ensuring compliance.
Navigating FERPA & video/audio footage? Discover essential redaction strategies for schools. Protect student privacy while managing security & legal requests.
Understand HIPAA regulation for audio recording and ensure compliance with these essential guidelines to protect sensitive healthcare information.
Learn how Iowa’s Consumer Privacy Act impacts businesses across all sectors, including healthcare, education, retail and Public Safety and how it differs from other US state privacy laws.
How does Indiana’s Data Protection Act impact your business? Here’s our latest guide on all you need to know to look after your video data and comply with the ICDPA.
Learn how Texas’s CUBI Act impacts businesses handling biometric data and the steps needed for compliance in 2024.
Explore how COPPA 2.0 reshapes online privacy protections for teens, with stricter rules for platforms and businesses.
Discover how Texas’s new data privacy law impacts businesses and protects consumer rights in the digital age.
Effective from July 2024, the Oregon Consumer Data Privacy Act (OCDPA), strengthens consumer data protection, granting rights like data access, correction, and opt-out options. What do businesses need to know?
California’s Delete Act is set to significantly impact the data broker industry, with many new obligations. How will this law impact data privacy in the US?
New Hampshire has joined the growing list of US States with data protection laws, with the passage of the New Hampshire Data Protection Act (NHDPA). What do businesses need to know?
From January 2025, the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) is set to become enforceable. With a staggered implementation of the law’s requirements, the clock is ticking. How can businesses get in compliance today?
The EU Health Data Space creates a brand new healthcare data-sharing initiative across the European Union. With greater access to data, how will the EHDS impact healthcare research and delivery across the EU?
The Colorado AI Act is the first state-level AI governance law in the US. Targeting "high-risk" AI systems, this law aims to prevent algorithmic discrimination, with duties on both developers and deployers of AI systems.
The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) is set to transform data handling in the state. With stringent obligations around consent and profiling, how does the law fit into the wider US data landscape?
Nebraska’s new Data Privacy Act comes into effect in 2025, establishing new rules on data processing and consumer rights. So, what do businesses need to know about the Act?
Data privacy in the US has so far been approached state-by-state, but how effective have these laws been? What are the real-world effects on consumers?
After many calls for federal privacy legislation, US lawmakers have presented the new American Privacy Rights Act (APRA). How will it impact businesses and align with global privacy standards?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has committed to strengthening privacy protection by partnering with the Global CAPE. How will this affect privacy enforcement worldwide?
Washington has set a new benchmark in health data protection with the My Health, My Data Act (MHMDA). What do health data processors need to know?
Florida’s new Digital Bill of Rights is set to shake up Big Tech. With new rules on content moderation, children’s data, and more, how will this law impact data privacy? We delve into it in this article.
The 2008 Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has had a major impact on the US data privacy landscape. How does the law impact wider biometric data collection today? Read to find out.
How do you navigate Canada’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)? Read more to find out.
New Jersey steps up and introduces the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA). What does your business need to do to comply?
A-Z of our Policy Guides
Pimloc Blog
Dive into expert articles on data privacy and security and discover sector-specific guidance on balancing privacy, safety, security and video surveillance.
Explore forensic science's shift to digital evidence. Understand how digital forensics, data integrity, and chain of custody combat generative AI to ensure authenticity in investigations.
Discover the importance of video anonymization for healthcare. Safeguard patient data security and unlock insights from video with our guide to healthcare video anonymization.
Enhance privacy in clinical trials. Discover how video anonymization healthcare solutions safeguard patient data, helping to anonymize medical videos for research and compliance.
Protect patient privacy in healthcare with video redaction. Learn how AI-powered solutions ensure HIPAA compliance video, securing healthcare data in all recordings.
Safeguard student and staff privacy with advanced video redaction in schools. Discover how AI blurs student faces and sensitive data, enhancing trust and compliance with FERPA.
Enhance student privacy with proven video redaction best practices for schools. Learn how to redact sensitive information from videos efficiently and ensure FERPA compliance.
Learn to redact sensitive information from videos in schools. Protect student privacy & ensure FERPA compliance by blurring/anonymizing student faces in classroom videos.
Empower digital insurers with Secure Redact. Streamline insurance claims, enhance data security, and manage digital evidence with AI-powered video and audio redaction solutions.
85% of insurers see AI as key to claims. Discover how AI-powered video redaction boosts efficiency, safeguards sensitive information, and builds customer trust amidst rising cybersecurity threats.
Discover how video redaction helps insurance companies protect customer privacy, reduce data breach risk, and ensure GDPR & CCPA compliance. Learn about essential techniques, automation, and best practices for sensitive information handling in insurance claims.
Is your insurance company handling video securely? Discover how video redaction builds trust, mitigates risks like data breaches, streamlines claims, ensures compliance, and supports the trend of remote audits.
Avoid common document redacting mistakes that could expose sensitive data. Learn what to watch out for and how to properly redact documents every time.
Discover the best cloud based security cameras for home protection. Compare features, storage options, and smart integrations to find the right fit for you.
Explore top drone companies driving innovation in aerial tech. Find out which drone brands are shaping the future of commercial and consumer drone markets.
Looking for the best CCTV camera brand? Discover top-rated security cameras and learn which CCTV camera brand is best for your home and business needs.
Discover the best dash cam for your car, including top-rated front and rear models. Find out who makes the best dash cam for safety, quality, and features.
Looking for the best body camera? Explore our top picks, featuring high-quality options for personal safety, law enforcement, and professional use.
Discover the top benefits of using body-worn cameras for fire and rescue, from enhanced safety and accountability to improved training and incident review.
Discover how NER (Named Entity Recognition) helps extract key information from text and why it's a vital tool in natural language processing and AI.
Learn what data minimization is, why it’s essential for privacy compliance, and how to implement it effectively in your organization’s data practices.
Wondering if it's legal to record conversations in the workplace? Learn what federal and state laws say about audio recording at work and how to stay compliant.
Protect sensitive information effectively. Explore the distinctions between data redaction and data masking to choose the right strategy for your data privacy and compliance needs.
Elevate digital evidence integrity beyond legal needs. Secure Redact's comprehensive chain of custody features benefit schools, hospitals, transport, construction, and insurance claims.
Discover essential rules for redacting documents correctly. Avoid costly mistakes with these best practices for secure and compliant document redaction.
Insurance professionals: Learn how strategic video and audio redaction manages risk, avoids legal pitfalls, and safeguards your organization against costly data breaches.
Explore how video redaction empowers insurance companies to use visual evidence responsibly. Our article details benefits like enhanced customer trust, reduced data breach risk, and adherence to data protection laws.
Stuck with complex video too time-consuming to redact? Discover how AI-powered video redaction overcomes manual limitations, unlocking crucial evidence and insights for security, legal, and FOIA compliance.
Is your insurance evidence genuine? Explore the evolving threat of GenAI and deepfakes and discover how to build resilient multimedia workflows with advanced verification techniques.
Ensure passenger privacy and operational security on cruise ships. Learn how automated video and audio redaction streamlines compliance, enhances investigations, and builds trust in the maritime travel sector.
Overwhelmed by sensitive multimedia data? Explore how redaction APIs provide an efficient and accurate solution for automated privacy. Learn about API integration benefits for compliance and data security in diverse industries.
A-Z of our blogs
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Attitudes towards AI: there remains a lack of trust and general awareness from consumers
Leveraging facial recognition technology: compliance, ethics, and business opportunities
The evolution of generative AI: the balance between innovation and privacy
The global AI regulation race: a world transformed by technology
The liar’s dividend: how are deepfakes impacting the justice system?
Education
Tackling video DSARs in schools: Protect children’s data
Can AI-enabled surveillance be the tool to tackle gun violence in schools?
Eye on education: what are the implications of rising surveillance in US schools?
The Tug-of-War between access and privacy: FERPA, FOIA, and security video in US school districts
Healthcare
Handling NHS video DSARs: a quick and easy guide to protecting patient and practitioner data
Can the NHS pursue a balanced approach to video monitoring in healthcare?
Cloud migration: why is the UK healthcare industry falling behind?
Digital Healthcare: overcoming privacy and security challenges in a post-pandemic era
The data-driven revolution in US healthcare: trends and challenges in health data
Videoing clinical trials: how to balance US HIPAA vs. visual data sharing
Why is data privacy in eHealth and telemedicine so important?
When your health data isn’t private: a deep dive into the world of data brokers
Who gets to see healthcare body-worn camera footage in the US?
Insurance
Beyond the visual: why audio redaction is now essential for the Insurance industry
Deepfake deception: GenAI’s impact on trust in Insurance multimedia
From footage to fast claims processing: How redaction is reshaping Insurance
Shielding trust: video redaction as a cornerstone of Insurance data security
Smarter claims, stronger integrity: AI-powered multimedia in Insurance
Streamlining insurance claims with Digital evidence management
Trust secured: redaction solutions for modern Insurance firms
Video redaction: Fortifying privacy and trust in the Insurance world
Why video redaction is foundational for the Insurance sector
Law Enforcement
Automatic licence plate scanners: the good, the bad, the challenging
Body-worn cameras in US law enforcement: balancing accountability and privacy
Detroit’s new facial recognition policies: a potential model for the nation?
Facial recognition in law enforcement: privacy, ethics and innovation
Static to mobile: how drones are transforming video surveillance for US law enforcement
The balance of police surveillance, data management and public trust in the USA
The future of biometric technology in UK public safety: what are the current takeaways?
What is the future of AI-enhanced video evidence in the US legal system?
What role does video surveillance play in US community policing?
Retail
Are body-worn cameras the antidote to surging retail violence?
Retail shrinkage and staff abuse - is more video surveillance the answer?
Revolutionising retail: the power of CCTV and video analytics
Video and Security
A simple step-by-step on how to tackle video DSARs
Is biometric age-assurance technology the future or a logistical nightmare?
Privacy concerns and mistrust towards video surveillance and facial recognition technology
Video collection in US smart cities: can privacy come first?
What are the current challenges in the UK video surveillance and biometric regulatory landscape?
2024’s top video privacy and security trends: a new frontier of digital safety
2023: AI, analytics, and accountability: video and data privacy trends we can anticipate
Transport
Tackling video DSARs in the transport sector: a simple guide using Secure Redact
Data on wheels: the global potential of emerging tech in transport
Responsibly implementing video analytics in the transportation sector
A guide to video surveillance in the US Transportation sector
Construction, Warehousing and Manufacturing
Smart video in warehousing: how to reap the rewards while keeping employee data safe
Navigating video surveillance and worker trust in US Construction
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X faces 9 GDPR complaints for training AI on EU data without consent, Columbus, Ohio police officers sue city over data breach, and Germany proposes bill allowing police to use facial recognition to identify terrorists.
A global IT outage impacts millions, Meta agrees to landmark $1.4 billion settlement over facial recognition violations, and US Senate passes COPPA 2.0 and Kids Online Safety Act.
AT&T data breaches affect millions, AI cameras are being used to curb e-scooter misuse in Melbourne, and autonomous vehicles in California raise privacy concerns.
Burglars in California are using secret cameras, Detroit police to adopt limits on facial recognition following a lawsuit, and Texas educators suffer a large-scale data breach.
Meta pauses AI training amid regulatory criticism, New York passes bill to combat addictive social media feeds for minors, and AI surveillance trials in UK train stations spark privacy criticism.
AI voice-cloning is threatening democracy, says a recent study, Facewatch is sued for a wrongful facial recognition match in the UK, and a Ticketmaster data breach exposes the data of millions of customers.
A proposed Missouri law is set to allow biometric age-verification for alcohol, the UK Conservative party self-reports to ICO over data breach, and deepfakes are having a major impact on the Indian elections.
Isle of Man schools ordered to turn off CCTV in toilets amid privacy concerns, Columbia city officials consider automatic body-worn cameras for law enforcement, and US Senators introduce AI security legislation to address emerging threats.
Target faces a class-action lawsuit over BIPA violation, the UK government plans to ban non-consensual sexual deepfake images, and the EU Data Protection Board rules against Meta’s “consent or pay” model.
US lawmakers introduce the American Privacy Rights Act, Temu promotional offer sparks data privacy concerns, and Oakland plans to install 480 new surveillance cameras to tackle crime.
The ICO launches an investigation into the Princess of Wales' health breach, the EU Parliament has passed the EU AI Act and the US Department of Transport is set to launch the first privacy review of US airlines.
Canadian Supreme Court rules on police warrants for IP addresses, Airbnb bans indoor surveillance cameras and security researchers develop an “AI worm” to exploit vulnerabilities in generative AI systems.
The EU opens a Digital Services Act probe into TikTok, an Ohio judge rules privacy law clashes with the First Amendment and Google pauses the use of generative AI chatbot due to inaccuracy criticisms.
Amazon's Ring to end police access to doorbell footage, NSA accused of acquiring Internet data without warrants and Biden administration to launch first AI Safety Consortium.
Amazon penalised for excessive employee monitoring, Australia to call for watermarking AI-generated content and US Senators call for DOJ to investigate whether facial recognition violates civil rights.
UK surveillance law updates spark controversy, Florida lawmakers look to ban children from social media and TikTok to be investigated by Australian ICO.
Bill introduced to stop TSA facial recognition use, Meta announces end-to-end encryption, and surveillance fears over climate talk.
Canadian government suffers large-scale data breach, UK House of Lords introduces AI legislation and malware and vulnerabilities found on children's tablets.
US lawmakers look to reform surveillance law, CDC to expand airport surveillance and UK Biobank accused of sharing health data with insurers.
Biden issues executive order on AI, PimEyes prevents children from being searched and 23andme suffers data breach.
ICO warns over employee monitoring, California passes Delete Act and Kensington and Chelsea trial new surveillance software.
Uber Eats delivery bot shares video footage without consent, ICO warns about data mismanagement for abuse victims and UK passes Online Safety Bill.
X to start collecting biometric data, Call of Duty to use AI to combat hate speech and NYPD faces backlash for drone use.
Northern Ireland police force suffers data breach, ICO releases guidance on biometric data and California uses AI cameras for wildfire prevention.
California reviews data collection practices for connected vehicles, Worldcoin faces privacy setbacks and Indian parliament resurfaces data protection bill.
France's new Reform Bill allows remote surveillance of suspected criminals' devices, Met Police shared sensitive crime-reporting data, and more.
FCC establishes new data protection task force, ICO warns not to rush on generative AI and Nigeria signs data protection bill.
AI surveillance is being used in US public housing, US and UK commit to a data flow agreement and Ring was fined by FTC for privacy violation.
Call for CCTV in Hong Kong schools, Texas Senate passes data privacy act and Australian Northern Territory government suffers major data breach.
WhatsApp bug recorded conversations without knowledge, UK government considers FRT in police body-worn cameras and AI decoder translates brain activity into text.
Pimloc: Behind the blur
First to answer: why is privacy an asset? is our CEO, Simon Randall.
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We're kicking off with one key question: Why is privacy an asset?
Learn from Karima Noren, co-founder of the Privacy Compliance Hub, on why privacy is an asset.