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Parish Morris

Founder & President

Understanding State Privacy Laws

Navigating state privacy laws can be complex due to differing regulations. We examine key aspects of major state privacy laws and explore specific rights they provide to consumers.

Comprehending Consumer Privacy Acts

Consumer privacy acts set rules for companies on how they handle personal data. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) are notable laws that provide Californians with control over their personal data, such as the right to know what data is collected and how it’s used.

Other states have also passed significant privacy laws. The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act and the Colorado Privacy Act grant consumers similar rights as the CCPA. Understanding these acts can help businesses meet their legal obligations and protect consumer data effectively.

Privacy Rights Under State Legislation

Privacy rights differ from state to state, with each law covering specific rights. For instance, under the Utah Consumer Privacy Act, consumers have the right to access and delete their personal data. Similarly, the Connecticut Data Privacy Act allows consumers to opt out of certain types of data processing.

Some laws, such as the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, establish requirements for data security and breach notifications. By keeping up with these rights, we ensure compliance and safeguard consumers’ information.

Developing a Robust Privacy Compliance Program

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To ensure our organization’s privacy compliance, we focus on creating a structured program that includes precise data protection, regular risk assessments, and ongoing audits. These practices help meet compliance requirements and safeguard data security while staying aligned with privacy legislation.

Implementing Effective Data Protection Measures

Creating effective data protection measures involves establishing clear protocols for data security. We employ data mapping to understand where personal data, like Personally Identifiable Information (PII), resides within our systems. This helps in data minimization, ensuring only necessary data is collected and stored.

Security safeguards like encryption and firewalls are vital for preventing breaches. We train our team to recognize cybersecurity threats and to respond swiftly.

Vendor contracts play a key role; we ensure our data processors adhere to the same security standards.

Conducting Thorough Risk Assessments

Risk assessments are essential to identify and mitigate potential threats. We continually evaluate our systems to determine compliance with relevant privacy legislation. Using a compliance checklist aids in spotting gaps in our privacy program. We perform risk assessments before launching new products or services. This ensures any vulnerabilities are addressed promptly.

Data privacy protection is a priority; emerging risks require constant attention. Staying informed allows us to adapt our privacy compliance policies effectively.

Maintaining Compliance Through Audits and Assessments

Audits are crucial for maintaining ongoing compliance. Regular audits of our privacy compliance programs help us meet evolving state requirements. We review how well our data processors safeguard information, ensuring adherence to updated standards.

Conducting audits also involves assessing the effectiveness of our data protection strategies. Through detailed evaluations, we can refine our security measures and address compliance challenges quickly. By fostering a culture of vigilance and accountability, we maintain robust data security and privacy protection.

Adhering to Consumer Information and Data Handling Standards

In today’s world, protecting consumer data is crucial. We must follow privacy laws to ensure we handle consumer information safely and responsibly. Key practices include drafting clear privacy notices, providing timely data breach notifications, and securing sensitive data types.

Establishing Clear Privacy Notices and Policies

We need to craft clear privacy notices for our consumers. These notices should explain what data we collect and why. It’s important that consumers understand their data rights and choices.

Privacy policies must be easy to read and accessible. Including a list of what the data is used for can help. Whether it is for profiling, targeted advertising, or other purposes, the consumer must be aware.

Regulations such as the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act require transparency for financial data, so we must comply accordingly.

Fulfilling Data Breach Notification Obligations

Data breaches pose a significant risk to consumer trust. Notifications about breaches should be timely and must adhere to US privacy laws. Our goal is to inform consumers quickly if their PII (Personally Identifiable Information) is compromised.

We must ensure our notification process meets data breach laws requirements. This includes informing authorities and affected individuals. In some cases, such as with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), specific steps and timelines are prescribed. Understanding these obligations is key to maintaining trust.

Ensuring the Security and Privacy of Special Categories of Data

Special categories of data like biometric data, geolocation data, and sensitive health information require extra protective measures. HIPAA sets standards for health information protection, while other laws govern financial privacy. When handling these types of data, we must implement robust security practices. These may include encryption, regular audits, and access controls.

It is also essential to secure consumer consent for data use, ensuring compliance with consent requirements. By taking these steps, we demonstrate our commitment to safeguarding privacy rights effectively.

Brian Huff

Operations Logistics Division

Brian works in the Operations Logistics Division but is also a secondary contact for Services. He is the primary contact for Total Recall, handheld scanners, and barcoding questions or concerns. Brian also manages daily work orders to maintain operations with our Site Operations Coordinators nationwide. Brian is retired from the United States Air Force with 21 years of service. His time in service was spent mainly managing aircraft maintenance and personnel. He has a meticulous eye for quality and is an experienced supervisor and manager. The knowledge and experience gained from his service has ensured an easy transition into the Document Security Solutions team. I plan to grow within Document Security Solutions and master my craft. I am also looking to further my education in both my professional and personal life.

Andrew Mills

TRAINING & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Andrew is Document Security Solutions Training and Compliance Specialist. Andrew onboards and trains all new employees to the standards of DSS. If required, he submits for a background check for each particular location. He organizes and plans individual and company training to ensure that all is current on all required training and policies for DSS. He meets quarterly with all Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Privacy Officers at each location to assist in inspections requirements and Finally, Andrew has honorably served in the U. S. Navy as a Radio Teletype Morse Code Operator and currently Serves in the U.S. Army as the Senior Intelligence Analyst for EUCOM JAC HQ as the Training and Operations Non Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) since May of 2022. Andrew has also served as the Lead Intel All Source Training NCOIC of the Army Reserve Intelligence Service Center at Fort Gillem, Ga. Andrew has a total of 32 years of service.

Randy McGinnis

CONTRACTING MANAGER

Randy has 20 years of experience in the United States Air Force working as a Contracting Officer, Fiscal Budget Planner, Communication Technician, as-well-as leading diverse teams that has provided him with priceless experience in Federal Procurement Strategies that make him an indispensable member of the DSS team.Randy is Document Security Solutions Contract Specialist. Randy develops strategic plans to secure future Government contracts, establishes relationships with Government agencies, and markets our capabilities. Additionally, Randy assists the Capture Team as they source Government contracting opportunities daily establishing contract submission, awards, sources sought, and manage administration to existing contracts.

Lisa Ochoa

Executive Assistant

Lisa provides executive-level support to the Founder and the Chief Operating Officer. She provides additional support to team members to ensure that company goals and objectives are accomplished and that operations run efficiently. Lisa brings 18 years of office experience that is utilized daily by planning and orchestrating work to ensure that senior executives’ priorities are met, organizational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld.

Latrice Franklin

Business Development Specialist

Latrice Franklin identifies new business opportunities and clients for Document Security Solutions, while developing long term relationships. She uses her craft to develop marketing and sales strategies to help grow the company’s business. Latrice is responsible for coordinating strategies with operations, marketing, and executives to propose new business ideas that can improve revenue margins.

Serene Obak

Invoice Billing Clerk

Serene is part of DSS’ Quality Assurance Team. Serene understands the work others in her division do and how it impacts her own, therefore collaborating to achieve business’ quality standards, she recognized it’s a key quality of team effort.

Serene communicates with our Vendors and Subcontractors requesting Invoices, Service Tickets, and Certificates of Destruction be submitted weekly, her process is to review for accuracy, which in turn ensures we all receive prompt payment.

Nicole Rogers

Service Manager

Nicole handles logistical coordination of all company contracts. Nicole’s prior military experience as an intelligence Analyst brings all the skill set needed to successfully maintain numerous government and local contract organizing personnel, schedules, and material.

Norris "Chuck" Thurmond

Operations Team Member

Chuck served as an Operations Specialist in the United States Navy. He developed a passion for managing, training, planning, and organizing from conducting domestic and global operations for 24 years on active duty. While transitioning to the civilian world as a member of Document Security Solutions operation team, Chuck utilizes the skills and experience gained to oversee the day-to-day scheduling of services and the movement of personnel and material for a rapidly growing company.

Robert “Bobby” Warden

Regional Site Operations Coordinator & Compliance Associate

Bobby is the first Regional Site Operation Coordinator for Document Security Solutions. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the Eastern region. His scope of work includes all things training and compliance working hand in hand with Christal in doing so. Bobby served as an Electronics Technician in the U.S. Navy. He cultivated his leadership and organizational skills by leading thousands of Sailors during his 24 years of active-duty service.

Christal Miller

Training & Compliance Manager

Christal is the Training and Compliance Manager with employees and contractors. The work encompasses handling employee training, badging, and background checks. The goal is to ensure that Document Security Solutions has the most knowledgeable, diligent, and prepared staff possible. Christal’s 22 years in the United States Navy of training and leading hundreds of sailors, is the source of her acquired knowledge and skill to work everyday with the DSS team.

Jack Mussett

Scanning Technician

Jack oversees the scanning department. He applies the best practices to the scanning production process and leverages his skills to help Document Security Solutions expand its service offerings. He brings more than twenty years of corporate experience in the application of document management systems, hybrid systems, and end-user training for the paperless world.

Alisha Carey

Contract Administrator

Alisha is Document Security Solutions inside Contract Manager. Alisha received her contract Management certification at the University of California Irvine. She is responsible for all contract submissions, awards, modifications, and contract closeouts. Additionally, she assists in the development of DSS’s procurement strategy plan for both SDVOSB set aside and GSA procurement. Since joining DSS Alisha has helped the company win 23 awards in just under 2.5 years.

Darryn DiSanto

Capture Manager

Darryn creates strategic plans to secure future government contracts. Darryn builds relationships with government agencies and markets our capabilities. Darryn also leads the Capture Team as they source government contracting opportunities daily. Darryn has 20 years of experience in the United States Air Force working in government acquisition, finance, budget, and accounting as well as leading diverse teams has provided him with keen insights and experience that make him an indispensable member of the DSS team.

Donna-Marie Morris

Chief Operating Officer

Donnamarie Morris Chief Operating Officer (COO) Design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures, set comprehensive goals for performance and growth, and Establish policies that promote company culture and vision. Oversees our outsourced Human Resources and the daily operations of the company and the work of executives!
Donnamarie Morris oversees Compliance, and Training develops compliance processes and procedures and reviews implemented training, reviews company policies, and advises on possible risks.
Donnamarie’, goal as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is to manage all aspects of the organization’s plans and to cultivate a culture of performance and continuous improvement.

Parish Morris

Founder & President

Parish served as an Administrative Chief and a Military Recruiter in the United States Marine Corps. He retired after serving twenty faithful and honorable years in the United States Marine Corps. As a civilian, Parish quickly realized that his military skills had prepared him to become a Veteran Entrepreneur. Parish managed to use his leadership skills, professional training, education, and the experiences he had gained from traveling around the world to open a mobile document destruction business in Murrietta, California.

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