Information flows through every part of your agency, from prospective client inquiries to employee files to vendor emails.
But here’s the truth: every piece of data you collect becomes something you’re responsible for.
What you collect you must protect.
That’s where data minimization comes in. It's the practice of only collecting and keeping the information you truly need (and nothing more) at the time you need it (and not sooner). Done right, it’s one of the simplest ways to reduce your compliance obligations and lower your agency’s risk.
In this article, we’ll talk about one of the most common places ABA agencies collect way too much information, and how it could be quietly creating liability in their practice. We also walk through real-world examples, the hidden risks they carry, and the simple adjustments that can drastically reduce your compliance load. We’ve also included a free decision guide to help you evaluate what information you need, when you need it, and what changes you might make to your processes.
