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Ia Mag May 13, 2025

Online Exclusive: Dark Patterns

Deceptive digital marketing the next great risk. Online Exclusive: Dark Patterns Deceptive digital marketing practices may be the next great financial services risk. Deceptive digital marketing

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The Hidden Risks of the Cloud

Internal auditors should review the risks and applications built into Microsoft’s widely used computing platform. The Hidden Risks of the Cloud Internal auditors should review the risks and

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GDPR and Internal Audit

Auditors can help their organization navigate the compliance risks posed by Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation. GDPR and Internal Audit Auditors can help their organization navigate

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Pulling Strings

High-level hackers are using social engineering tactics to manipulate employees into giving up vital information. Pulling Strings High-level hackers are using social engineering tactics to

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Update: Setting the Standards

New Standards and a new COSO board chair. Update: Setting the Standards Read about the new Standards and meet COSO'a new board chair, Lucia Wind. Two months remain to comment on The

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Untangling Tech

Organizational culture is key to tackling technology. Untangling Tech Boards need to ensure management is well-positioned to tackle today’s technolo Boards need to ensure management is

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Ia Mag Dec 11, 2023

Focus on Risk

The IIA surveys the global risk landscape. Focus on Risk Risk in Focus 2024 provides a view of growing risks globally. The Internal Audit Foundation and the broader IIA combine forces to survey

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Ia Mag Apr 07, 2025

The Snowball Effect

AI governance audits can mitigate risk. The Snowball Effect AI governance audits help ensure large language models are not accumulating bad data. AI governance audits help internal auditors

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Ia Mag Aug 11, 2025

Update: Defending AI's Data

Strengthening teams, competencies, and AI risk management. Update: Defending AI's Data Future-ready teams, resilient practices, and AI risk management strengthen internal audit’s evolving role.

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Ia Mag Dec 08, 2025

Above the Cloud

Internal audit strengthens governance by addressing evolving cloud risks. Above the Cloud Internal auditors help organizations manage cloud risks by strengthening controls, clarifying

Ia Mag Feb 20, 2026

Teaching an Algorithm to Filter False Flags

Anomaly detection isn't about the perfect model. Teaching an Algorithm to Filter False Flags Good anomaly detection combines algorithmic pattern recognition with human judgment. By using an

Ia Mag Aug 19, 2019

Should Internal Auditors Worry About Digital Spies in Our Midst?

Internal audit must remain informed and vigilant as to how data-driven technology will impact privacy, data protection, and risk. Should Internal Auditors Worry About Digital Spies in Our Midst?

Ia Mag May 21, 2019

Internal Audit and Data Ethics

With organizations capable of collecting stunning amounts of data on people, internal auditors can help them draw the line between what is appropriate and what goes too far. Internal Audit and

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Privacy Law Puts California Consumers in Control

The California Consumer Privacy Act poses big compliance risks for businesses that gather and sell residents' personal data. Privacy Law Puts California Consumers in Control The

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Ia Mag Apr 10, 2023

Clear Cloud Compliance

Cloud provider certifications attest to secure practices. Clear Cloud Compliance Software services platforms can provide assurance to clients by integrating global data security standards into

Ia Mag Oct 09, 2023

Squaring Off Against Blockchain Crime

Understanding blockchain controls can mitigate risk. Squaring Off Against Blockchain Crime Internal auditors must view blockchain systems through the lens of potential vulnerabilities. Internal

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Ia Mag Dec 11, 2023

CEO Message: Battling Fraud with Analytics

Internal auditors have tools to combat fraud. CEO Message: Battling Fraud with Analytics Amid rising fraud risks, auditors need to leverage analytics to safeguard organization from losses. More

Ia Mag Dec 11, 2023

Tech: The Security Interchange

Cybersecurity and information security are critical to data protection. Tech: The Security Interchange Cybersecurity protects the world’s digital roads, information security safeguards the

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Ia Mag Dec 16, 2024

Viewpoints: Stopping Data Loss

Organizations often have data management blind spots. Viewpoints: Stopping Data Loss From reputational and financial costs to regulatory compliance requirements, much is at stake with data

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Ia Mag Jun 06, 2025

The Big Idea: Agentic AI

Agentic AI brings autonomy — and new risks. The Big Idea: Agentic AI As businesses adapt to generative AI, a new frontier in AI is emerging. Autonomous digital agents are coming to the workforce

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Ia Mag Dec 08, 2025

The Big Idea: Shadow AI isn’t just a sign of control gaps

Shadow AI reveals risks and innovation opportunities. The Big Idea: Shadow AI isn’t just a sign of control gaps Shadow AI exposes governance gaps while highlighting opportunities to innovate

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Ia Mag Feb 09, 2026

Untangling the Data Snarl

Information management audits can improve data governance. Untangling the Data Snarl A five-step information management audit approach can help improve data organization and classification. A

Ia Mag Jul 31, 2026

The Legacy Data Risk