nonprofit data privacy

Stop privacy by design being an afterthought: A field memo on protecting vulnerable clients in justice nonprofits

The intake queue is exploding. A partner needs a same-day handoff. A funder report is due, and the numbers don’t reconcile. In that pressure, privacy turns into a cleanup job. A rushed form. A shared spreadsheet. A “temporary” folder that becomes permanent. For justice nonprofits serving people at real risk, that’s not just an IT […]

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Build a practical data governance policy for justice nonprofits

Build a practical data governance policy for justice nonprofits that protects clients and satisfies funders

The intake queue is growing, a partner needs a quick data pull, and a funder report is due Friday. You open the spreadsheet, then the case system export, then the shared drive folder someone swears is “the real one.” The numbers don’t match, and no one’s sure which version is safe to share. That’s the

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A Practical Guide to Privacy Impact Assessments for Legal Nonprofits

For nonprofits dedicated to justice, a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) isn't just another compliance task. It's a formal process for spotting and reducing privacy risks whenever you launch a new project or adopt a new system that handles personal data. More importantly, it's a vital tool for leadership to manage risk and protect the vulnerable

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