Thinking About Data Partnership Contracts – From Data Leverage

We’ve know a number of clients or friends whose businesses are going through the initial phases of a data partnership lately.  These relationships are often mission-critical, because without the added benefits of the data partnership, sometimes entire business strategies fall apart.  At the same time, if you don’t take a thoughtful approach to establishing the… Read More

Who’s the Boss?

One question I hear from clients all the time is “who has to be the decision maker about data security?” Companies that have a C-Suite will rely on a Chief Information Officer (CIO), a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), or even a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).  These are great options, and worth discussing on their own.  Other companies place the responsibility in the head of IT or with whoever oversees compliance issues.  There is no one-size solution to overseeing data security, but it’s important to ask the question. Read More