In an excellent blog post, “Avoiding AI Pitfalls in 2026: Lessons Learned from Top 2025 Incidents,” ISACA’s Mary Carmichael summarizes lessons learned from top incidents in 2025 using MIT’s AI Incident Database and risk domains. According to Carmichael, an analysis of the incidents showed recurring patterns across different risk domains, including privacy, security
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Privacy Tip #465 – Privacy Risks Associated with AI
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
The use of AI tools is revolutionizing our society. The efficiency it presents is like nothing we have ever experienced. That said, there are risks worth considering.
“AI poses risks including job loss, deepfakes, biased algorithms, privacy violations, weapons automation and social manipulation. Some experts and leaders are calling for stronger regulation and ethical…
Privacy Tip #454 – Students Sue Kansas School District Over AI Surveillance Tool
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
Current and former students at Lawrence High School and Free State High School, located in Lawrence, Kansas, have sued the school district, alleging that its use of an AI surveillance tool violates their privacy.
The allegations revolve around the school district’s use of Gaggle, which is an AI tool that mines the district’s Google…
Mastering Information Governance with the ARMA IGIM 2.1 Framework – Part 4: Sustaining and Evolving IG Practices
By Kathryn Rattigan & Jim Merrifield on
Posted in Information Governance
Finally, after providing the building blocks for strong Information Governance (IG) programs and operationalizing that framework, we discuss how to sustain your IG program in the last part of the series. An effective IG program powered by the ARMA IGIM framework isn’t static. To remain relevant in an AI-driven world, it must be scalable…
Mastering Information Governance with the ARMA IGIM 2.1 Framework – Part 3: Operationalizing the Framework
By Kathryn Rattigan & Jim Merrifield on
Posted in Information Governance
Last week, we outlined the building blocks for a strong IG program. Now that you’ve laid the groundwork, it’s time to bring your IG program to life. The ARMA IGIM framework emphasizes operational execution in three key areas:
- Procedural Framework
- Capabilities
- Information Lifecycle
These domains are where your framework tangibly interacts with AI systems…
Mastering Information Governance with the ARMA IGIM 2.1 Framework: Part 2 – Building the Foundation
By Kathryn Rattigan & Jim Merrifield on
Posted in Information Governance
Last week, we introduced you to the ARMA IGIM Framework. What’s next? Every successful Information Governance (IG) program starts with a strong base. The ARMA IGIM framework outlines three critical building blocks:
- Steering Committee
- Authorities
- Support Functions
Implementing these foundational pieces not only gets your IG program off the ground but also creates a…
Mastering Information Governance with the ARMA IGIM 2.1 Framework Part 1: Introduction to the ARMA IGIM Framework
By Kathryn Rattigan & Jim Merrifield on
Posted in Information Governance
Today, organizations face unprecedented data challenges. The sheer volume of information, evolving regulations, and the rising momentum of artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing industries make it clear that information governance (IG) is not optional. The ARMA IGIM 2.1 framework provides organizations with a practical, structured approach to manage data effectively, enabling them to meet these challenges…
Privacy Tip #448 – Privacy Tips for 2025: A Timely Reminder
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
After writing over 500 privacy tips in my career, it gets a little difficult to find new content to keep the tips relevant and timely. I came across a recent post by the CyberGuy, Kurt Knutsson, that I thought our readers would get some insightful tips from, including up to date ideas on how…
50% of Professional Services Users Have Utilized AI Tools Not Authorized by Company
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Artificial Intelligence
A new survey from Intapp, titled “2025 Tech Perceptions Survey Report,” summarizes findings from a survey of fee-earners that there has been a “surge in AI usage.” The professions surveyed included accounting, consulting, finance, and legal sectors. Findings include that “AI usage among professionals has grown substantially, with 72% using AI at work versus…
Employees Hiding Use of AI Tools at Work
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Cybersecurity
A new study by Ivanti illustrates that one out of three workers secretly use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the workplace. They do so for varying reasons, including “I like a secret advantage,” “My job might be reduced/cut,” “My employer has no AI usage policy,” “My boss might give me more work,” “I don’t want…