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Attention Business and Technology Editors

PRESS RELEASE: NOVEMBER 14, 2024

83% of Companies Fail to Meet Privacy Regulations Due to Inadequate Staff Training

Privacyeducation.ca Offers Tailored Training to Equip Employees with Essential Privacy Knowledge

Toronto, Canada, November 14, 2024 – A staggering 83% of companies are failing to comply with privacy regulations due to insufficient employee training, according to a new report. As businesses navigate complex privacy laws such as PIPEDA, GDPR, and HIPAA, many struggle to equip their staff with the knowledge required to manage sensitive data responsibly. To address this issue, PrivacyEducation.ca is proud to offer tailored training programs that empower employees with the essential privacy and security knowledge needed to safeguard their organizations.

Visitors to the PrivacyEducation.ca website can access a free cybersecurity awareness checklist, an essential tool that helps businesses evaluate their current privacy protocols and identify key areas for improvement. This resource is part of PrivacyEducation.ca’s commitment to helping companies not only meet compliance standards but also build a culture of privacy awareness among their workforce.

“We are proud to celebrate our 35th anniversary, marking decades of commitment to innovation and excellence in serving the Canadian business community,” said Claudiu Popa, CEO of Informatica. “As we look forward to the coming year, we are announcing numerous projects to secure key industry sectors and make data protection manageable by Canadian firms. We are excited to announce several upcoming initiatives immediately available for the financial industry, healthcare, and education sectors, designed to give back to our industry and the Canadian public.”

Key Features of PrivacyEducation.ca: 

  • Custom Training Programs: Tailored to each company’s specific regulatory needs, ensuring employees are fully equipped to handle sensitive information.
  • Compliance Tools: Step-by-step resources to help companies adhere to privacy regulations such as PIPEDA, GDPR, and HIPAA.
  • Continuous Learning: Ongoing updates and training materials that reflect the latest regulatory changes and emerging threats.
  • Cybersecurity Awareness Checklist: A free resource that provides actionable steps to improve your company’s privacy practices.

“At PrivacyEducation.ca, we believe that well-trained employees are the cornerstone of any successful privacy strategy,” added Popa. “Our goal is to ensure businesses have the tools and knowledge they need to create a robust privacy culture and maintain compliance in an evolving regulatory landscape.”

Informatica’s Cyber Protection Program also invites businesses to explore partnership opportunities that enhance their privacy and security capabilities. By partnering with PrivacyEducation.ca, organizations can access custom training programs and comprehensive support to ensure their workforce is equipped to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance.

Visit http://www.privacyeducation.ca to learn more about these programs and discover how your company can strengthen its privacy practices through effective employee education.

About the Company:

PrivacyEducation.ca is a project by the Informatica Group of Companies.

Datarisk Canada and Managed Privacy Canada specialize in managed security and privacy solutions for the small and mid-size market, with products and solutions designed to meet the growing needs of approved professional associations.

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