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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 10

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.
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Six basic steps businesses can take for regulatory compliance
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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Earlier this year, the Australian government implemented the mandatory Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme, and recently Europe launched its GDPR.
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US company opens Amsterdam data centre to adhere to GDPR​
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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In response to the imposition of GDPR, First Advantage has opened a 'state-of-the-art' data centre in Amsterdam to ease growing customer concerns.
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Gartner - 6 security and risk management trends
Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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Gartner has highlighted six critical cybersecurity and risk management trends set to shape IT strategy amidst growing threats and regulatory pressures.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Gemalto on GDPR and the evolving security channel
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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Senior director of data protection services Gary Marsden talks about whether we were prepared for GDPR and how the channel going through a transition.
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Managing the information paradox in the NDB/GDPR era
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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Businesses need a solution that helps manage compliance and audits while making it simple for the right people to access the data they need.
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Microsoft report: Cyber attacks cost Australia $29b
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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Cyber attacks could cost Australian businesses up to AU$29bn per year, equivalent to 1.9% of Australia's GDP, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan.
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CISOs - Know what you can and can’t control with GDPR
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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Under GDPR, CISOs must balance data security without bearing full control; 80% of GDPR-related data is beyond their direct oversight.
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Small businesses don't ignore the GDPR; it matters now
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Any company that's doing business in Europe will be subject to the GDPR, including companies based in a foreign country.
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Diligent launches AU data centre for clients wanting data onshore
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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The governance technology specialist says it will be equipped to better serve its government and clients with the new Canberra data centre.
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GDPR, changing what it means to be a good data custodian
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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As GDPR compliance takes effect, businesses face scrutiny over data usage, revealing lapses and redefining what it means to be a good data custodian.
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Exclusive interview: Tableau on data analytics, AI and GDPR
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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We sat down with Tableau chief product officer Francois Ajenstat to talk about how the company enables organisations to be more 'analytics capable'.
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Optics firm hit with biggest data breach fine in French history
Wed, 13th Jun 2018
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Optical Center has been fined EUR €250,000 by CNIL for a major data breach affecting 334,000 customers, the largest fine in French history for such an offence.
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Companies caught between crooks and compliance - Centrify
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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Australian and New Zealand businesses struggle to balance cybersecurity and government regulation, warns Centrify.
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Why a data consolidation strategy is the best approach to GDPR compliance
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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For most organisations, the only way to effectively comply with GDPR is to adopt a strategy of data consolidation.
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Interview: Rubrik EMEA director sheds light on data storage's future
Wed, 30th May 2018
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We spoke with Rubrik Western EMEA director Martin Brown about the data centre industry, cybercrime, and some of the trends the company is pursuing.
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GDPR: the new Notifiable Data Breach on the block
Tue, 29th May 2018
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Aussie firms risk hefty GDPR fines, must protect EU citizen data or face severe financial and reputational damage.
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Adobe receives patent for Data Export Controls in Audience Manager
Mon, 28th May 2018
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Adobe's Data Export Controls feature in Audience Manager aims to protect data privacy and prevent violations of agreements, according to the company.
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It’s G-Day: GDPR now operational so what do the experts think?
Fri, 25th May 2018
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GDPR is now officially live and the hype is reaching manic levels with the term beating 'Beyoncé' on Google this week - here's what the experts think.
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Equinix: Is GDPR overhyped?
Fri, 25th May 2018
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As GDPR's May 25th debut causes anxiety about compliance, Equinix asserts its vital role in aiding firms navigate the new data protection landscape.
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GDPR - what MSPs need to know now
Thu, 24th May 2018
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MSPs across the globe give managed service providers their advice on how to be sure that you’re providing GDPR compliance correctly.