No matter the size or sector, every organization relies on data for daily operations, including nonprofits. Donor information, employee records, and transactional archives keep the wheels turning.
Consumers and regulators rightly expect you to handle all of this information with care — but one single error can result in thousands of dollars in legal fees, damages, or penalties. Over the past five years, the consequences of wrongful data collection have become increasingly visible, with Big Tech companies making headlines after incurring significant fines for violating applicable privacy laws.
From 2020 to 2024, the number of data privacy lawsuits brought to U.S. federal courts by litigants doubled. But it’s not just large enterprises that are at risk of data privacy litigation. In fact, the majority of wrongful collection claims impact businesses with less than $100M in revenue, according to a new report from Coalition.
Without access to extensive legal resources, nonprofits may be unaware that they are violating privacy laws in the first place. Below, we’ll explore the challenges smaller organizations, including nonprofits, face navigating compliance and best practices to reduce their exposure.
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