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What is Information Assurance?

By Aprio Publisher | January 5, 2023

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At a glance The main takeaway: What is information assurance? Information assurance is the process of performing third-party audit and attestation services against relevant data security and privacy frameworks and/or other similar objectives. These services provide proof (assurance) that the appropriate controls are in place to safeguard information including sensitive data, such as protected healthcare information (PHI),…

ISO 27701 Offers Data Processors a Roadmap to GDPR ‘Sufficient Guarantees’

By Aprio Publisher | November 3, 2017

If your company processes personal data of EU citizens, you need to be in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Will you be prepared to offer “sufficient guarantees” to your customers that collect that personal data? If not, you could face stiff penalties for noncompliance (up to 4 percent of annual global revenue…