Resources
This is the downloadables page for my white paper on GDPR in the United States (June 2022) and how-to's for tackling data privacy challenges. These resources are free to download and don't require a login. They may be shared but must not be commercially distributed - any questions, drop me a line.
White paper
GDPR in the United States (PDF 1MB)
If you need to print, skip pages 4, 7, 12, 17, 20, 24, 27 to save ink.
Short version
GDPR in the United States: Key Points (PDF...)
Read this if you just want the punchlines.
Just the case study
Future proofing data handling at KSU (PDF...)
The case study from pages 21-23 of the white paper.
Quick guides
Consents in The Raiser’s Edge: Considerations and shortcomings of this feature (PDF 141KB)
Consents in The Raiser’s Edge: Sample setup (PDF 147KB)
Info Source Options in The Raiser’s Edge: where you can track where you got information from (PDF 127KB)
Annual Reports and Honor Walls: Can donors be listed securely? (PDF 113KB)
Sharing Donor Names: Can it be done securely? (PDF 113KB)
Letting Data Go: Making data minimization your friend (PDF 120KB)
Recommended websites, blogs and thought leaders to follow
I'm not responsible for the security and content of these links.
GDPR in the United States (PDF 1MB)
If you need to print, skip pages 4, 7, 12, 17, 20, 24, 27 to save ink.
Short version
GDPR in the United States: Key Points (PDF...)
Read this if you just want the punchlines.
Just the case study
Future proofing data handling at KSU (PDF...)
The case study from pages 21-23 of the white paper.
Quick guides
Consents in The Raiser’s Edge: Considerations and shortcomings of this feature (PDF 141KB)
Consents in The Raiser’s Edge: Sample setup (PDF 147KB)
Info Source Options in The Raiser’s Edge: where you can track where you got information from (PDF 127KB)
Annual Reports and Honor Walls: Can donors be listed securely? (PDF 113KB)
Sharing Donor Names: Can it be done securely? (PDF 113KB)
Letting Data Go: Making data minimization your friend (PDF 120KB)
Recommended websites, blogs and thought leaders to follow
I'm not responsible for the security and content of these links.
- IAPP State Legislation tracker: iapp.org/resources/article/us-state-privacy-legislation-tracker
- IAPP Federal Legislation tracker: iapp.org/resources/article/us-federal-privacy-legislation-tracker
- Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown Law: law.georgetown.edu/privacy-technologycenter
- IData blog - data management concepts and tips: blog.idatainc.com
- IT Governance blog: itgovernanceusa.com/blog/category/data-protection
- National Institute of Standards and Technology blog - cybersecurity and privacy topics: nist.gov/privacy-0
- Grant Fritchey, “GDPR in the USA”, Redgate Hub, March 28, 2019: red-gate.com/simple-talk/devops/data-privacy-and-protection/gdpr-in-the-usa
- Kirk Schmidt on LinkedIn - look out for his posts on predictive analytics and privacy in fundraising, an area to watch if you want to engage in advanced analytics using personal data: ca.linkedin.com/in/kirkschmidtcalgary
- Nonprofits are Messy: blog.joangarry.com/nonprofits-are-messy-podcast. Joan Garry’s brilliant podcast has useful episodes on winning over board members.
- Thorin Klosowski, “The State of Consumer Data Privacy Laws in the US (And Why It Matters)”, New York Times, September 6, 2021: nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/state-of-privacy-laws-in-us/amp
