General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 9
Concerned with the growth of the internet and the inadvertent or otherwise exposure of personal
information to potential bad actors, the European Union promulgated the General Data Protection
Regulation in 2016. The regulation is part of European Union privacy law and human rights laws and
must be complied with by any companies doing business with EU nations. It is designed to give people
greater control over their personal information while simplifying regulatory compliance for international
business.
The rise of the chief compliance officer – Digital Guardian
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
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risk & compliance
The profile and demand for Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) have surged with GDPR in force, making them essential for navigating regulatory landscapes.
ASG finds that compliance is the largest driver of data management initiatives
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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data privacy
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cloud services
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With the implementation of GDPR organisations are under tremendous pressure to establish and maintain compliance.
Google shutting down Google+ after covering up privacy bug
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Google’s management was aware of the bug but chose not to share it with the public to avoid scrutiny by regulators.
How to avoid major compliance problems
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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data protection
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dlp
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data privacy
With GDPR enforcement, internal security lapses—whether through human error or malicious intent—are a major risk. Learn how to avoid major compliance issues.
How network visibility tools are changing the security game
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Without visibility into the behaviours occurring within a network, it’s almost impossible to detect if what’s happening is out of the ordinary.
Exclusive interview: Gemalto’s channel strategy for ANZ
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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partner programmes
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dlp
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data privacy
Earlier this year, Gemalto appointed Tech Data as a distributor for its portfolio of SafeNet identity and data protection solutions in New Zealand.
Exclusive: The major risks of cyber Balkanization
Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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data privacy
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kaspersky
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gdpr
Balkanization of the cyber world is a major risk, with governments increasingly drawn to isolation and implementing strict regulations.
Experts comment on Facebook’s 50 million user credential leak
Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Barracuda Networks, Sophos, RedLock, and Darktrace offer their views on the data leak that affected close to 50 million accounts.
40 million more likely affected by massive Facebook data leak - Bitdefender
Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Facebook admits nearly 90 million users affected by data breach; Bitdefender warns the number could rise to 130 million as hackers exploit flaws.
Hitachi Vantara delivers digital evidence management solution for law enforcement
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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storage
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data privacy
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cloud services
Law enforcement officials are challenged by compliance policies and procedures such as evidence disclosure rules.
Living in today’s new cyber regulatory reality
Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As cyber regulations tighten in 2018, companies face mounting pressure to prove their security measures are effective and compliant with varied global laws.
Research finds majority of businesses failing to comply with GDPR
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
70% of companies couldn’t fulfil data access and portability requests within the GDPR-specified one-month time limit.
Privacy management company OneTrust expands into AU and NZ
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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data privacy
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cloud services
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gdpr
The expansion includes a new office, local data centres and updated product offerings to meet new and amended Australia and New Zealand privacy laws.
In a GDPR world, true passwordless security reigns
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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data privacy
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passwordless
About 81% of mass breaches are caused by stolen or weak passwords, and just over half of data breaches involve some form of credential harvesting.
Over 2,300 data breaches disclosed so far in 2018 - report
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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phishing
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email security
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breach prevention
Phishing for and using the stolen credentials to access systems or services stands out as a particularly popular attack method.
How MSSPs must protect data in the breach disclosure era
Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
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data privacy
Australia’s new mandatory data breach disclosure laws impose strict reporting requirements on MSPs, ensuring better data protection and accountability.
Data security: the new frontier of app protection
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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ddos
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Many organisations are fearful of becoming the first to experience a data breach and be burdened with the heavy costs for non-compliance.
How every business can benefit from GDPR compliance
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
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cloud services
GDPR reshapes global business, forging data safety and consumer trust opportunities amidst complex compliance.
NZ-UK fintech collaboration could shake up traditional finance sector
Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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fintech
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data privacy
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brexit
If New Zealand and the UK collaborated on fintech projects, what kinds of challenges would we face and how could regulations shape our activities?.
Businesses collecting more data than they can handle - Gemalto
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
Only half of companies know where their sensitive data is stored, finds research by Gemalto, who surveyed 1,050 IT decision makers and 10,500 consumers.