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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 11

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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Wolt's new transparency report reveals insights into AI use

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Helsinki-based Wolt releases its third Algorithmic Transparency Report, shedding light on the AI-driven systems behind its multi-service app amid growing discussions on AI's future and regulation.
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New survey explores GDPR compliance benefits across Europe

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Piwik PRO's latest survey reveals that GDPR compliance boosts consumer trust and operational efficiency across the EU, with notable national differences.
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CoachHub unveils AI tool to enhance digital coaching experience

Thu, 16th May 2024
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CoachHub has launched an AI Coaching Companion to provide continuous support and personalised learning for coachees between sessions, accessible through Microsoft Teams.
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CloudReso realises 30% drop in cloud object storage costs with Cubbit

Tue, 14th May 2024
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CloudReso, a French MSP security solutions distributor, reduces cloud object storage costs by 30% through a collaboration with Cubbit, enabling enhanced data protection and geographical resilience.
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Navigating compliance challenges: A strategic approach for IT decision-makers

Mon, 13th May 2024
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Unveiling the importance of a comprehensive compliance framework, this report guides IT decision-makers through the complexity of compliance challenges.
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The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud

Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.
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Spirent partners with online payments platform to boost cyber defenses

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Spirent Communications joins forces with an online payments platform to enhance cyber defenses using its advanced CyberFlood software, aimed at improving the scalability and efficacy of network defenses.
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Cisco boosts Secure Application with added data, cloud security features

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Cisco has unveiled new updates to its Secure Application, now offering data and cloud security capabilities, in a move to aid businesses in securing their cloud-native applications and protecting sensitive data amid rising data breaches.
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Cybersecurity services market to hit $445.3 billion by 2032

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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Rapid rise in cybercrimes forces urgent global reappraisal of security strategies in government, defence, and IT sectors amid projections of cybersecurity services market growing to $445.3bn by 2032.
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Preparing for the Cookieless Era: Key Tips from Amperity's Peter Ibarra

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Peter Ibarra from Amperity provides insightful tips for brands transitioning to a cookieless era, emphasising the role of first-party data and AI in fostering improved customer relationships and more effective personalisation strategies.
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Tech Mahindra launches Swiss digital MVNE platform 'Sunrise'

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Tech Mahindra rolls out Sunrise, a digital MVNE platform for Switzerland's largest privately-owned operator, reducing telco onboarding time by 70% via digitalisation.
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Middleware.io's full-stack observability cuts downtime costs by 59%

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Middleware.io's innovative cloud-based observability platform slashes downtime costs for businesses, offering comprehensive insight into tech stack functioning and heightening operational efficiency.
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Progress enhances OpenEdge platform for quicker application modernisation

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Progress enhances OpenEdge platform with features to accelerate application modernisation, optimise development processes and boost security for over 100,000 global customers.
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Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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On Safer Internet Day, Evolve Business Group underscores the importance of robust online security for businesses.
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Securing APIs in 2024: Top challenges for CISOs

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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In 2024, securing APIs emerges as a critical task for CISOs, with 92% of organisations experiencing breaches due to increasing API adoption and sophisticated AI-powered hacking techniques.
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Channel partners perceive EU's NIS2 directive as revenue opportunity

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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93% of channel partners see upcoming EU cybersecurity directive NIS2 as a revenue-growing opportunity, according to a survey by global tech provider Westcon-Comstor.
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Data protection bill revision could revive SMBs' comms strategies

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Tweaking of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill could spur 50% of UK's SMBs to upgrade communication strategies.
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CybeReady releases new Data Privacy Toolkit for CISOs

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Global security firm, CybeReady, introduces a free Data Privacy CISO Toolkit to support data protection initiatives, coinciding with Data Privacy Week.
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Asigra predicts SaaS data protection trends for 2024

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Asigra, a key player in ultra-secure backup and recovery, discloses five forecasts for SaaS data protection in 2024, amid rising global cyberthreats.
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Data Privacy Day sees phishing risk surge – report

Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Ahead of Data Privacy Day, PrivacyEngines stresses increasing threat of phishing, with a staggering number of global attacks in Q3 2022.