PrivacyCT Consulting founder achieves CIPP/US credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, positioning Windsor-based firm as a credentialed resource for Connecticut small businesses facing July 1 compliance deadline

WINDSOR, CT — June 26, 2026 — Paula M. Pierce, founder of PrivacyCT Consulting and Hosting Connecticut LLC, has earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the world's largest and most respected information privacy organization. Pierce is now a member of the IAPP and joins an international community of certified privacy professionals recognized for their mastery of U.S. privacy laws and regulations.

The CIPP/US is the global gold standard for privacy professionals, demonstrating a strong foundation in U.S. privacy laws and regulations and an understanding of the legal requirements for the responsible transfer of sensitive personal information. The CIPP/US credential is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board under the International Organization for Standardization 17024:2012.

The certification comes at a pivotal moment for Connecticut businesses. Significant amendments to the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), passed during the 2025 legislative session, take effect July 1, 2026, expanding the law's reach to thousands of additional Connecticut businesses and introducing new requirements around artificial intelligence, sensitive data, and consumer rights.

"Connecticut small businesses are facing real compliance obligations right now, and many don't yet know it," said Pierce. "Earning the CIPP/US credential means my clients can be confident they're working with someone who has been tested and certified on the full body of U.S. privacy law — not just the headlines."

PrivacyCT Consulting, a division of Hosting Connecticut LLC, provides practical, fixed-price privacy and data security compliance services designed specifically for Connecticut small and mid-sized businesses. Services include Website privacy audits, CTDPA compliance audits, privacy policy drafting, consumer rights workflow setup, FTC Safeguards Rule compliance programs, data protection impact assessments, and employee privacy training. The firm is based in Windsor, Connecticut and serves businesses across the state.

Pierce founded PrivacyCT Consulting in 2026, drawing on more than a decade of technology and web services experience working with Connecticut businesses and nonprofits through Hosting Connecticut LLC. She is a member of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, the Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce, the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, and the East Windsor Chamber of Commerce, and serves in leadership roles with First Town Downtown Windsor (FTDT) and the Windsor Education Foundation (WEF).

Connecticut businesses interested in understanding whether the July 1 CTDPA amendments apply to them can download a free compliance self-assessment checklist at privacyctconsulting.com or contact PrivacyCT Consulting directly to schedule a complimentary 30-minute readiness call.

About PrivacyCT Consulting
PrivacyCT Consulting is a Connecticut-based privacy and data security compliance consultancy helping small and mid-sized businesses navigate the Connecticut Data Privacy Act and federal data security requirements. A division of Hosting Connecticut LLC, PrivacyCT provides plain-language guidance and practical implementation services at price points designed for businesses without large legal or compliance departments. Learn more at privacyctconsulting.com.

About Hosting Connecticut LLC
Hosting Connecticut LLC is a Windsor, Connecticut-based technology and web services company serving Connecticut small businesses and nonprofits. Learn more at hostingct.com.

About the IAPP
The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) is the world's largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community, helping practitioners develop and advance their careers and organizations manage and protect their data. Learn more at iapp.org.

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