Fazila Nurani
Fazila Nurani is the President and Founder of PrivaTech Consulting (http://www.privatech.ca), based in Toronto, Canada. Visit Fazila Nurani's bio. Nurani advises organizations on compliance with global privacy laws and managing information security risks. She may be reached at +1.905.886.0751 or fazilanurani@rogers.com.
Articles by this Author
Conducting an Effective Internal Privacy Audit
- By Fazila Nurani
- Published 07/22/2008
- Corporate
- Unrated
A privacy audit is critical to reducing the risk of a privacy or information security breach. It allows an organization to take inventory of its personal information databank, identify the information needs of the different functions within the organization, and understand current information practices, including how and why personal information is collected, used and disclosed.
Avoiding Identity Theft: Critical Steps to Take
- By Fazila Nurani
- Published 05/13/2008
- Free Tools and Resources
- Unrated
As on-line and off-line consumers, we are constantly prompted to disclose our personal information to organizations. But with each disclosure comes the risk that one's information will be mismanaged, accessed without authorization or stolen. Safeguarding personal information is not just an organizational responsibility. We must each make a firm commitment to protecting our personal identity.
Effective Privacy Documentation to Empower your Organization
- By Fazila Nurani
- Published 05/11/2008
- Tools and Resources
- Unrated
When privacy threats are on the rise, and identity theft is the fastest-growing crime, your privacy documentation should clearly demonstrate your commitment to information protection. Putting well-designed privacy policies and procedures in place is not just good risk management; it empowers you to create a trusting relationship with your customers and employees.
Use ISO 17799 to Improve Security and Minimize Risks
- By Fazila Nurani
- Published 01/3/2008
- Corporate
- Unrated
All businesses need to take key steps to protect their information assets. By implementing an information security management system ("ISMS"), as outlined in the only internationally accepted standard/code to address information security, a business can significantly reduce the risk of a security breach.