Resources
This is the downloadables page for my white paper on GDPR in the United States and how-to's for tackling data privacy challenges. These resources are free to download and don't require giving me your email. They may be shared with colleagues with proper attribution to me. Distribution without permission, commercial copying and lending are prohibited. It goes without saying that these resources do not constitute legal advice and you must seek guidance specific to your organization when making changes to your processes. Any questions, drop me a line.
White paper
GDPR in the United States (PDF 15MB)
If you need to print, skip the colourful section dividers (pages 4, 7, 12, 17, 20, 24, 27) to save ink.
Short version
GDPR in the US - Key Points (PDF 117KB)
A very brief summary of the paper's key points.
Just the case study
Future-proofing data handling at KSU (PDF 1.4MB)
The Kennesaw case study from pages 21-23 of the white paper.
Quick guides
Letting Data Go: Making data minimization your friend (PDF 120KB)
Consents in The Raiser’s Edge: Considerations and shortcomings of this feature (PDF 144KB)
Consents in The Raiser’s Edge: Sample setup (PDF 148KB)
Info Source Options in The Raiser’s Edge: Tracking sources of information (PDF 127KB)
Annual Reports and Honor Walls: Can donors be listed securely? (PDF 113KB)
Sharing Donor Names: Can it be done securely? (PDF 113KB)
The Colorado precedent: What you can learn from the CO DPA even if it doesn't apply to your organization (PDF 166KB)
Raiser's Edge NXT Email: Pros and Cons of this feature (PDF 127KB)
Slides from the Raiser's Edge Facebook group webinar January 20, 2023
Donor data privacy slides: Why the Colorado DPA sets a precedent and what you can do about it (PDF 366KB)
Recommended websites and thought leaders to follow
I'm not responsible for the security and content of these links.
GDPR in the United States (PDF 15MB)
If you need to print, skip the colourful section dividers (pages 4, 7, 12, 17, 20, 24, 27) to save ink.
Short version
GDPR in the US - Key Points (PDF 117KB)
A very brief summary of the paper's key points.
Just the case study
Future-proofing data handling at KSU (PDF 1.4MB)
The Kennesaw case study from pages 21-23 of the white paper.
Quick guides
Letting Data Go: Making data minimization your friend (PDF 120KB)
Consents in The Raiser’s Edge: Considerations and shortcomings of this feature (PDF 144KB)
Consents in The Raiser’s Edge: Sample setup (PDF 148KB)
Info Source Options in The Raiser’s Edge: Tracking sources of information (PDF 127KB)
Annual Reports and Honor Walls: Can donors be listed securely? (PDF 113KB)
Sharing Donor Names: Can it be done securely? (PDF 113KB)
The Colorado precedent: What you can learn from the CO DPA even if it doesn't apply to your organization (PDF 166KB)
Raiser's Edge NXT Email: Pros and Cons of this feature (PDF 127KB)
Slides from the Raiser's Edge Facebook group webinar January 20, 2023
Donor data privacy slides: Why the Colorado DPA sets a precedent and what you can do about it (PDF 366KB)
Recommended websites 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 covers a wide range of subjects.
- 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
- Lydia F. de la Torre, "5 tips for nonprofits/not-for-profits on Colorado’s new privacy law", Golden Data Law, August 27, 2021: goldendatalaw.com/blog/5-tips-for-nonprofits-on-colorados-new-privacy-law
- Bryn Weaver, "How Nonprofits Can Prepare for the Colorado Privacy Act", Wiland Blog, December 2, 2021: wiland.com/blog/how-nonprofits-can-prepare-colorado-privacy-act/
- Tyler Thompson, Greenberg Traurig LLP, "Complying with the new Colorado Privacy Act will impact nonprofits", Denver Business Journal, January 27, 2022: bizjournals.com/denver/news/2022/01/27/complying-new-colorado-privacy-act.html
- Joshua Mooney, "A cheat sheet for Colorado’s forthcoming new privacy act", Kennedys Law LLP, June 23, 2021. kennedyslaw.com/thought-leadership/article/a-cheat-sheet-for-colorado-s-forthcoming-new-privacy-act/