With the fall semester in full swing, college students aren’t the only ones with homework to do. Higher education institutions in Maryland must comply with the state’s new privacy law, Maryland Code Title 10, Subtitle 13A, as of Oct. 1.
Regulatory Compliance and Frameworks Services
Zaviant helps clients implement practices, policies, and procedures to maintain adherence to all regulations and standards concerning the sensitive data they manage.
Stay Compliant, Stay Secure
Data privacy and security regulations strike a balance between an organization’s need to collect customer data and an individual’s right to manage their personal information. Zaviant works closely with some of the world’s largest companies to provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance as well as best practices in data management and oversight.
ISO 27001/2
The international standard for managing information security
NIST CSF 2.0
A voluntary framework for cybersecurity risk management
EU AI Act
The European Union’s common regulatory and legal framework for AI
NIST AI RMF
A framework for responsible use and development of AI
Our Impact
Whether your organization needs to meet compliance requirements for international, federal, or state privacy legislation or improve upon its overall security posture by adopting standardized frameworks, Zaviant is here to help.
Before Partnering with Zaviant
After Partnering with Zaviant
The organization isn’t in compliance with necessary regulations, putting it at risk for costly enforcement activities and fines.
The organization is fully compliant with all relevant regulations, reducing legal, financial, and reputational risks.
The organization does not manage its data in line with industry-standard frameworks, creating exposure to outside threats.
The organization manages all data in line with ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF, or SOC 2 and the risk of a data breach is greatly reduced.
The organization does not have a framework in place for AI, exposing it to data leakage and malicious attackers.
The organization has adopted THE NIST AI RMF framework, preventing unnecessary risk exposure.
Case Study: New Pig
Zaviant guided New Pig through a range of complex data security and privacy requirements and instituted policies and procedures to better secure their data.
Why Is This Important?
Complying with the appropriate regulations and best practices protects your organization from costly enforcement activities and fines. Additionally, staying compliant and adopting industry-standard frameworks for data management can help foster trust in your organization, signaling to customers and partners that you are a responsible steward of their sensitive information. Finally, staying compliant with data privacy legislation will help your organization engage in stronger data governance, which in turn improves operational efficiency.
Avoid Fines
Enforcements and fines for noncompliance can easily cost millions of dollars, exposing your organization to significant financial risk.
Establish Trust
Staying compliant and adopting standardized frameworks reflects positively on your organization, fostering stronger relationships with customers and partners.
Improve Efficiency
Data privacy laws and standardized frameworks are designed to help you manage data responsibly and efficiently. Remember, these systems are here to help, not harm.
We Protect Your Business and Your Bottom Line
The team at Zaviant is accessible and competent in all areas. Their breadth and depth of knowledge is impressive. Will and his team can accomplish anything in the information security world.
Matt Klinger - Director of IT
I have witnessed Zaviant grow organically as a security company over the past 3 years. They have expanded an already strong team with even stronger individuals who uphold the personal touch. Every new hire has been an asset to the company which can only stem from strong leadership at the top.
Gary Choban - Senior VP / CPO
Zaviant is very sophisticated with respect to their subject matter—they have top talent with the right credentials. Since working with them, we’ve seen a maturation of our information security program, and they’ve enabled and empowered us to become a more secure company.
Michael Silhasek, Corporate Counsel
For us, Zaviant has been a true godsend. They know the regulations, they know the space, and they have the technical chops to make it all work. They’re highly customer-focused and take a personal approach to the client. We couldn’t have gotten through these projects without them.
Damian Apone, Global Director - Governance, Risk, & Compliance
Zaviant provides clarity in a very murky world, outlining the risk landscape in a straightforward and pragmatic way. Before partnering with them, data security and privacy was something that kept me up at night. Now, I can confidently say we’re on solid footing.
Clark Stapelfeld, Chairman and CEO
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Regulatory compliance requirements and information security best practices can be overwhelming. Zaviant takes the time to thoroughly understand the needs of your organization, make strategic recommendations, and provide full-service support.
Non-compliance with privacy and security regulations can have significant consequences for organizations. Some of the major risks include expensive fines, high individual penalties, and reputational damages.
Yes. The US state-wide landscape is evolving on an almost daily basis. Without expert help it’s almost impossible to keep up.
A voluntary security framework is one that organizations can choose to adopt but are not required to do so. It provides guidance based on existing standards, guidelines, and practices to help organizations manage and reduce cybersecurity risks. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all checklist, the framework allows customization to suit an organization’s unique risks, vulnerabilities, and risk tolerances.
Almost certainly! More laws are approaching the timeframe for enforcement to begin. Depending on the law, “cure periods” may be available, but invariably they do not give a long enough window to fully implement robust programs.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to organizations outside the EU if they process personal data of EU residents. Even if your organization lacks a business presence within the EU, compliance is necessary if you store or handle the personal information of EU citizens.
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) applies to businesses that do business in California, even if they are not physically located within the state. Therefore, organizations outside California may still fall under the CCPA’s scope and need to comply with its requirements.
Organizations that need to be HIPAA compliant include:
- Health Care Providers: Hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, and other medical facilities that handle patients’ health information
- Health Plans: Insurance companies, HMOs, and other entities that provide health coverage
- Health Care Clearinghouses: Organizations that process health information for billing and other administrative purposes
- Business Associates: Third-party vendors (such as IT providers, billing services, or cloud storage) that handle protected health information on behalf of covered entities
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