General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories
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.
Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution
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data privacy
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ai
Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.
Logpoint partners with Advitum to bolster Swedish cybersecurity
Last week
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Logpoint and Advitum join forces to improve Swedish cybersecurity, aiming to provide enhanced protection, threat detection, and compliance.
Hornetsecurity updates backup solution for Microsoft Planner
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data protection
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data privacy
Hornetsecurity has unveiled an upgrade to its 365 Total Backup solution, now including robust backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, free for customers.
Why MSSPs should shift from ‘fear’ to ‘value’ as a sales tactic
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physical security
Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are urged to shift from fear-based sales tactics to value-centric strategies, fostering client trust and growth.
EU AI Act sets new global standard for ethical AI use
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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data privacy
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biometrics
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The EU AI Act, effective 1st August 2024, heralds significant regulatory changes for businesses and tech firms, setting a global benchmark for ethical AI use.
Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection to boost mobile app security
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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vpns
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data privacy
Appdome unveils enhanced Geo-Fraud Detection features, including Geo-Location Fencing, to boost mobile app security and compliance against location spoofing and VPN threats.
Appdome boosts fraud detection with new geo-compliance features
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Appdome enhances its Geo-Fraud Detection with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo DeSync Attack Detection, aiding developers in meeting compliance and thwarting location-based fraud.
Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview for enhanced data integration
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview to enhance data integration, governance, and accessibility, aiming to turn fragmented data into strategic assets for businesses.
DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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productivity
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google
DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
NormCyber launches Data Protection Risk Assessment service
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
NormCyber unveils a new Data Protection Risk Assessment service to help organisations uncover and fix data privacy gaps, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
Google reverses decision on third-party cookies in Chrome
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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apac
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acxiom
Google’s decision to retain third-party cookies on Chrome has sparked a mix of industry reactions, highlighting ongoing privacy and effectiveness concerns.
Campaign management software market to reach $10.2B by 2034
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.
Raiffeisen Bank partners with Fivetran for data transformation
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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cdp
Raiffeisen Bank has partnered with Fivetran to transform its data infrastructure, enhancing real-time marketing across 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
UK councils report over 5,000 data breaches in 2023
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
An FoI request by Apricorn unveiled over 5,000 data breaches across UK local councils in 2023, raising serious concerns about data protection compliance.
Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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advertising
Google's phasing out of third-party cookies is reshaping digital marketing. Blackpearl Group's new AI tool, Pearl Diver, offers a cookie-less solution, earning USD $4.9 million ARR in 13 months.
Myths and misconceptions about cloud ERP debunked
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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it training
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crm
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encryption
Unmask the myths of cloud ERP: not just a costly, unreliable, or complex system, but a scalable, secure solution boosting efficiency and growth for all businesses.
99% of UK businesses fined for data breaches, study finds
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Over 99% of UK businesses were fined for data breaches in the past year, with the average fine hitting GBP £257,982, reveals ISMS.online research.
WatchGuard launches AI-driven ThreatSync+ NDR & compliance tools
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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firewalls
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies unveils ThreatSync+ NDR and WatchGuard Compliance Reporting, leveraging AI to simplify cybersecurity for smaller IT teams and enhance compliance.
How the midmarket can maximise the success of their AI efforts
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
Midmarket firms can maximise AI success by adopting strategic approaches, mitigating risks, and leveraging expert partnerships to ensure effective and secure implementation.
Experts warn of escalating threats across European sports and travel sectors
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Cyber-attacks on European sports websites surge by 59% in January and 66% in March, with threats extending to travel, airlines, entertainment, and betting sectors.