Every year on Jan. 28, Data Privacy Day serves as a global reminder that protecting personal information is a collective responsibility. This year, the focus was clear: “Prioritize privacy by design.”
At JMP, we are moving beyond simple compliance by making privacy an intrinsic part of our systems and workflows.
Why data privacy matters
JMP collects and uses a wide range of information from customers, employees, and vendors. This information can include names, contact details, financial data, and other personal identifiers. Protecting this information is essential to maintaining trust, meeting regulatory expectations, and upholding JMP’s reputation for integrity and responsibility.
How you can support privacy at JMP
Every employee plays a role in protecting the information we handle. Here are some simple steps that help support strong privacy practices across the organization:
- Review the information you collect and share, and ensure it is necessary for your work.
- Use approved systems and secure channels when handling sensitive information.
- Be cautious when sharing information internally or externally.
- Consult the Internal Resource Hub for the latest policies and privacy FAQs.
These small actions contribute to a strong privacy culture across JMP.
Data privacy at JMP: Recent initiatives
- Salesforce privacy center project: Completed 25 companywide stakeholder privacy assessments, including data mapping and systems inventories, to strengthen GDPR and CCPA compliance. This project improved overall data transparency and governance across JMP.
- Cookie compliance process: Developed a Jira ticketing workflow to review and approve required cookies before they appear on JMP websites, helping ensure compliance with privacy expectations.
- Internal Resource Hub: Launched a centralized and continuously updated hub that provides all teams with access to the most current policies, procedures, and legal resources.
Future trends in data privacy
California’s Opt Me Out Act (effective January 1, 2027): The law will require all browsers to support a native universal opt-out mechanism. Websites must display a clear icon confirming that opt-out preferences have been received and honored.
EU AI Act becoming fully applicable (August 2, 2027): High‑risk AI systems will be required to meet all mandatory obligations, including risk management, data quality standards, documentation, human oversight, and conformity assessments and registration.
Privacy crossword puzzle winner announced!
To test your knowledge of data privacy, JMP Legal challenged staff to complete a Data Privacy Day-themed crossword puzzle. Congratulations to Stan Koprowski (@stan_koprowski), who was the first to complete the crossword puzzle to win this year’s Data Privacy Crossword puzzle challenge!
See the answers below:
