"Fewer than half of practitioners feel very or completely confident in meeting new privacy laws, with only 56% believing their Board has prioritized privacy adequately. The median privacy staff has dropped from 8 to 5 in just one year."
"The partnership between cybersecurity and privacy is crucial; security offers the technical 'How' through identity management and encryption, while privacy provides the 'Why' through lawful basis and data minimization."
"The 2026 data highlights a shifting landscape where technical expertise is the new bottleneck, emphasizing the need for integration rather than simply hiring more staff to fill resource gaps."
The 2026 ISACA State of Privacy study reveals a decline in privacy staff and confidence among practitioners regarding new privacy laws. Stress levels are rising due to rapid technological changes, compliance challenges, and resource shortages. The partnership between cybersecurity and privacy is essential, as security provides the technical means to protect data while privacy defines the legal framework for data handling. A collaborative approach is necessary to address the resource gap and improve efficiency, risk reduction, and return on investment through shared metrics.
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