Archive360 In the Media

Transparency is the cornerstone of democracy—when government information flows freely, it shines a light on every corner. It’s the best defense against corruption and the strongest weapon for liberty. That’s why the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is so critical. Title 5 U.S.C. § 552 of the United States Code guarantees public access to government information in the interest of providing transparency. FOIA requires agencies to locate, review and provide responsive documents within 20 business days, and many state and local jurisdictions have even more stringent regulations.

The California Privacy Rights Act goes where CCPA didn’t go—in fact, it’s fair to think of it as CCPA-plus. And it helps to remember that thanks in part to the global effect of GDPR, CCPA received significant coverage prior to its launch on Jan. 1, 2020. By contrast, the new legislation has received very little attention. The fact that it doesn’t go into effect until Jan 1, 2023, and will continue to evolve in the next few months, has also pushed it to the back burner.

California is leading the way with strict new data privacy provisions and substantial fines for non-compliance from a new enforcement agency -- not everyone is ready.

It is abundantly clear that many traditional models, from network security to edge protection, are not working. It is time for a fundamental rethink.