The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is an American immigration policy that allows certain undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and become eligible for a work permit. DACA recipients are often referred to as “Dreamers” after the DREAM … Read more
A file shredder is a piece of software that is used to delete files in a way that makes them unrecoverable. This is often used by businesses to ensure that sensitive data is not leaked, and that any data that is no longer needed is destroyed. Does Windows have a file shredder? Windows does have … Read more
Express consent is when an individual explicitly agrees to the collection and use of their personal data for a specific purpose. This could be in the form of a written agreement, or a verbal agreement that is recorded in some way. Express consent must be given freely and without coercion, and the individual must be … Read more
A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is a vehicle used for commercial purposes that is either a self-propelled vehicle or a towed vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs.) or more. This includes, but is not limited to, buses, trucks, and trailers. What is CMV number? The CMV number is … Read more
IFRS are a set of international accounting standards that specify how companies should prepare and present their financial statements. They aim to provide a consistent and transparent framework within which companies can report their financial performance. IFRS are developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and are adopted by companies in over 120 countries … Read more
A “known known” is a term used to describe a situation where an organization is aware of a particular risks and has taken steps to mitigate that risk. For example, an organization may be aware of the risks associated with data breaches and have implemented security measures to protect their data. What is known known … Read more
Gazumping is the practice of accepting a higher offer for a property from a second buyer, after an offer has already been accepted from a first buyer. It can occur at any point up until the point at which contracts are exchanged. Gazumping is legal in England and Wales, but not in Scotland. In England … Read more
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards designed to protect cardholder data. PCI DSS applies to all organizations that process, store or transmit credit card information. The PCI DSS Quick Start Glossary provides definitions for key terms used in the PCI DSS. Access control: Measures that restrict … Read more
A limitation of liability clause is a clause in a contract that limits the amount of damages that can be recovered by a party in the event of a breach of the contract. The clause may also limit the types of damages that can be recovered. Limitation of liability clauses are often used in contracts … Read more
Competitive intelligence (CI) is the gathering and analysis of information about rival firms in order to gain a competitive advantage. It can be used to inform strategic decision-making, product development, and marketing. CI is a form of business intelligence that focuses on the competition. It is the process of gathering and analyzing information about rival … Read more
