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Shobhit Mehta
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Shobhit Mehta

Shobhit Mehta is the Security and Compliance Director at Headspace, an on-demand mental health company in San Francisco, CA. Previously, he worked in different facets of security and assurance with HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, PayPal, and Fidelity Investments. He also works with ISACA to develop exam questions for CISA, CISM, and CGEIT, served as the technical reviewer for the CGEIT and CISA review manuals, and is a published author for the COBIT 5 journal. He completed his MS in cybersecurity at Northeastern University, Boston, and holds CRISC, CISM, CISA, CGEIT, CISSP, and CCSP certifications. In his spare time, he likes to explore the inclined trails of the Bay Area, complete ultramarathons, and blog on GRCMusings.
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Principles of data privacy

Data privacy refers to the protection of the personal information of individuals or organizations from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Regulations around the world are cognizant of data privacy laws, and it is important for the risk manager to understand these principles that guide data privacy. Laws such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that apply to data stored anywhere in the European Union (EU) also set limits on transfers to other jurisdictions of data associated with EU citizens. The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) has a similar structure to GDPR but is applicable only to California residents, and many other state laws require companies to put equal emphasis on privacy as much as security. The following are some key principles that are relevant to data privacy:

  • Consent: Organizations should obtain individual consent before collecting, using, or sharing personal information. Consent should be obtained through clear and...
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ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC®) Exam Guide
Published in: Sep 2023Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781803236902

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Shobhit Mehta

Shobhit Mehta is the Security and Compliance Director at Headspace, an on-demand mental health company in San Francisco, CA. Previously, he worked in different facets of security and assurance with HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, PayPal, and Fidelity Investments. He also works with ISACA to develop exam questions for CISA, CISM, and CGEIT, served as the technical reviewer for the CGEIT and CISA review manuals, and is a published author for the COBIT 5 journal. He completed his MS in cybersecurity at Northeastern University, Boston, and holds CRISC, CISM, CISA, CGEIT, CISSP, and CCSP certifications. In his spare time, he likes to explore the inclined trails of the Bay Area, complete ultramarathons, and blog on GRCMusings.
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