Press Release Unveils Pressure Spots for Data Privacy Specialists According to ISACA Report
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and data privacy, the latest report from ISACA sheds light on the current state of privacy professionals and their organizations.
According to the report, there has been a notable improvement in the staffing situation of privacy teams in 2025. Compared to 2024, fewer teams are understaffed, with technical roles decreasing from 54% to 46%, and legal/compliance roles decreasing from 44% to 38%.
However, the rapid evolution of technology, compliance challenges, and resource shortages continue to cause stress among privacy professionals. Sixty-eight percent of respondents state that it is mandatory to address privacy with documented policies and procedures.
The report also reveals that 73% of privacy professionals find it difficult to hire expert-level privacy professionals. This shortage, combined with the increasing demands and regulatory changes, has led to a situation where 43% of privacy teams have an underfunded budget, and 48% expect a budget decrease in the next year.
Despite these challenges, most respondents do not believe they are experiencing more privacy breaches this year compared to last year. However, lack of training or poor training, data breaches, and not practicing privacy by design are the top three common privacy failures, according to the report.
The use of AI for privacy-related tasks has seen an increase this year, with 11% of respondents using AI compared to 8% last year. Enterprises that are not purely compliance-driven and regularly practice privacy by design are more likely to use AI for these tasks.
The report also indicates that 82% of respondents use a framework or law/regulation to manage privacy. Enterprises that always practice privacy by design are more likely to have high confidence in their privacy teams, believe their technical privacy area is appropriately staffed, have decreased privacy skills gaps, and believe their boards of directors prioritize privacy.
Interestingly, over half (57%) of respondents believe the board of directors has adequately prioritized their organization's privacy. Seventy-four percent of respondents have aligned their privacy strategy with organizational objectives, and 67% practice privacy by design and integrate privacy into the entire engineering process.
Jo Stewart-Rattray, a key figure at ISACA, emphasized the need for greater investment in privacy teams, training, and tools to help organizations meet their responsibility to protect data and maintain trust. Stewart-Rattray also highlighted that privacy professionals are feeling the strain of shrinking budgets and increasing demands, all while grappling with regulatory changes and resource shortages.
The report does not specify any German companies mentioned in the survey. However, it does indicate that 29% believe it is unlikely they will experience a material privacy breach in the next 12 months, while 33% of organizations find it easy to understand privacy obligations, with 23% considering it difficult.
In conclusion, the ISACA's State of Privacy 2025 report paints a picture of a challenging yet progressing landscape in data privacy. Despite the ongoing struggles, the report offers valuable insights into the strategies and practices that can help organizations navigate this complex field more effectively.
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