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October 25, 2017 25 Oct'17
Oversight of intelligence agencies’ data sharing has ‘failed’, court hears

UK’s intelligence services lack adequate oversight and written guidelines when sharing databases of sensitive information, Privacy International argues in secret court
October 25, 2017 25 Oct'17
BlackBerry launches cyber security services

BlackBerry has launched cyber security services to safeguard people, privacy and assets, with vehicle security and GDPR compliance leading the new offering
October 25, 2017 25 Oct'17
UK website privacy notices inadequate, says ICO

Privacy notices are too vague and generally inadequate, a global investigation finds, with UK websites in several sectors found wanting by an Information Commissioner’s Office review
October 24, 2017 24 Oct'17
Microsoft drops lawsuit after US revises data access policy

Microsoft has dropped a lawsuit pushing for reforms of state surveillance practices in response to changes in US data access request policy, but says more reform is necessary

October 24, 2017 24 Oct'17
Nordic finance watchdogs losing patience over anti-money laundering systems at banks

The financial services watchdogs have informed banks that they have to do more to improve anti-money laundering systems
October 23, 2017 23 Oct'17
Kaspersky Lab announces global transparency initiative

Faced with a US government ban and media reports alleging co-operation with Russian spies, Kaspersky Lab has announced a global transparency initiative
October 20, 2017 20 Oct'17
More than 40% of marketers feel their business is not ready for GDPR, report finds

With GDPR coming into force next year, research has found that more than 40% of marketers feel their organisation is not ready for the upcoming changes
October 19, 2017 19 Oct'17
Safeguards permit GCHQ to share huge databases on public, court hears

Intelligence commissioners did not need technical expertise or support staff to check whether GCHQ and MI5 were lawfully sharing huge databases, court told
October 18, 2017 18 Oct'17
EU-US Privacy Shield data pact is working but needs improvement, says EC

European Commission’s first annual review of transatlantic data transfer deal highlights strengths and weakness of agreement
October 17, 2017 17 Oct'17
RSA’s Middle East cyber security conference gains its own identity

RSA Abu Dhabi conference focuses on region’s cyber security needs as digital technology deployments expand

October 17, 2017 17 Oct'17
UK intelligence agencies ‘unlawfully’ sharing sensitive personal data, court hears

A secret court will decide whether Intelligence agencies are “unlawfully” sharing huge datasets containing sensitive information about the population with industry, government departments and overseas intelligence services.
October 13, 2017 13 Oct'17
Cyber security a business necessity

Cyber security is a business necessity, according to the T-Mobile security chief in Poland
October 13, 2017 13 Oct'17
WEF gets to grips with risks posed by transformative technologies

World Economic Forum is bringing technology, insurance and government sectors together to better understand the risks posed by technology failures
October 13, 2017 13 Oct'17
MEPs push for stronger data protection by EU institutions

All EU institutions, bodies and agencies should live up to strong data protection safeguards when processing personal data, says the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee
October 13, 2017 13 Oct'17
Australia's state of cyber security report reveals rise in phishing attacks

Amid growing cyber threats, the country's cyber security centre calls for businesses to be more open about cyber incidents and plug potential loopholes in their supply chains
October 11, 2017 11 Oct'17
US says its views must be heard in legal challenge to EU-US data sharing

The US government says it ‘has issues’ with an Irish High Court ruling, which will test the legality of EU-US data transfers as Facebook considers an appeal to Supreme Court
October 11, 2017 11 Oct'17
Dutch government agreement increasingly focuses on IT security

The coalition government in the Netherlands has agreed its plan for the next four years, with IT security prominent
October 11, 2017 11 Oct'17
Government proposes changes to make Britain safer online

The UK government has unveiled plans for an internet safety strategy to protect the British public from ‘worrying or nasty’ content online
October 10, 2017 10 Oct'17
World at a cyber security crossroad, warns expert

Governments need to agree on cyber security realities and priorities, and move towards more effective regulation, legislation and law enforcement to enable tech interoperability for business
October 05, 2017 05 Oct'17
Much GDPR prep is a waste of time, warns PwC

Many organisations are not paying enough attention to technology in their preparations for the General Data Protection Regulation and risk compliance failure
October 04, 2017 04 Oct'17
Daisy and Redcentric named HSCN compliant as launch date nears

Managed service providers Daisy Group and Redcentric have both been named as HSCN-compliant suppliers as the network service launch date nears
October 03, 2017 03 Oct'17
Investigatory Powers Tribunal faces challenge in appeal court over mass hacking

Appeal court will decide whether UK citizens have the right to challenge controversial decisions made by Britain’s most secret court, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal
October 03, 2017 03 Oct'17
Irish High Court asks European court to rule on legality of EU-US data transfers

Latest round in Max Schrems’s legal battle with Facebook could have major implications for EU-US trade and the privacy of millions of European residents
October 03, 2017 03 Oct'17
Singapore-listed firms among world’s least exposed to cyber threats

A majority of publicly listed companies in Singapore had little or no exposure to cyber threats even as the country is being used as launch pad for cyber attacks
September 28, 2017 28 Sep'17
EC threatens legislation if tech companies fail to act on terrorism and hate speech

European Commission adds to growing political pressure on technology companies by threatening legislation if they fail to remove terrorist posts and hate speech from the internet quickly
September 28, 2017 28 Sep'17
Coming to grips with managed security services

Outsourcing IT security to a third party can improve an organisation’s cyber security posture, but in-house capabilities, such as drawing up security blueprints and strategies, should still be retained
September 25, 2017 25 Sep'17
Cage director found guilty of terrorism offence after refusing to disclose passwords

Muhammad Rabbani, international director of Cage, is convicted of an offence under the terrorism act after refusing to disclose his mobile phone PIN and laptop password under Terrorism Act
September 22, 2017 22 Sep'17
NetApp privacy chief warns enterprises off investing in GDPR snake-oil tech

Speaking at the inaugural Datacloud Ireland event in Dublin, NetApp chief privacy officer, Sheila FitzPatrick, outlined her concerns over tech suppliers cashing in on the enterprise rush for GDPR compliance
September 20, 2017 20 Sep'17
ASEAN hones in on cyber collaboration

Even as Southeast Asia works towards coordinating cyber security strategies, more needs to be done to establish cyber norms
September 20, 2017 20 Sep'17
PM pressures internet companies to act on terrorist propaganda

The UK, France and Italy will use a meeting with technology companies at the UN General Assembly in New York to press for development of technical solutions to defeat terrorist activity on the internet
September 18, 2017 18 Sep'17
UAE banks share information to combat cyber threats

Banks in the United Arab Emirates will share information on cyber attacks through a platform instigated by the country’s banking federation
September 14, 2017 14 Sep'17
Europe’s data regulators head to US to discuss Privacy Shield

A delegation from Europe's data protection regulators will meet with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, which oversees US intelligence gathering
September 14, 2017 14 Sep'17
Government aligns data laws with GDPR

The UK government announces details of its data protection law that will align with the EU’s GDPR
September 13, 2017 13 Sep'17
CBI calls for transitional deal with EU on data

The CBI is warning of the risks to UK businesses of no deal with the European Union on data exchange when Brexit arrives
September 12, 2017 12 Sep'17
Government wants to remain in EU cyber security club after Brexit

The UK government wants to maintain deep links with the European Union’s cyber security working groups following Britain’s exit from the bloc in 2019
September 05, 2017 05 Sep'17
UK universities increasingly targeted by cyber criminals

Cyber attacks are turning their attention to UK universities, with research being the main prize
September 05, 2017 05 Sep'17
People with non-IT backgrounds could help fill cyber security skills gap

Organisations should look to fill cyber security roles with people who are curious and have work experience rather than focusing solely on graduates
August 31, 2017 31 Aug'17
Two-thirds of UK firms hiring for GDPR

Most UK firms are planning to hire extra staff to help them meet the requirements of the EU’s new data protection regulation
August 31, 2017 31 Aug'17
Use of healthcare data must improve, says report

Life sciences sector report calls on government to create several digital innovation hubs, improve data use and establish a regulatory health technology assessment and commercial framework
August 31, 2017 31 Aug'17
PCI DSS compliance reduces likelihood of data breaches

A Verizon report shows a link between compliance with the payment card industry security standard and an organisation’s ability to defend against cyber attacks, but nearly half are failing to maintain compliance
August 30, 2017 30 Aug'17
Executive interview: Stuart Tarmy on the technical challenges of GDPR compliance

It is a single line in GDPR, but the right to be forgotten has huge implications on corporate IT. Io-Tahoe vice-president, Stuart Tarmy, explains why
August 29, 2017 29 Aug'17
UK local councils failing on key GDPR requirement

Most UK local authorities are unable to meet the EU General Data Protection Regulation’s right-to-be-forgotten requirement, and nearly a quarter of firms have yet to hire a data protection officer
August 29, 2017 29 Aug'17
UK critical infrastructure skipping security checks

Almost two-fifths of the UK’s national infrastructure providers have not completed basic cyber security steps recommended by the UK government, an FOI response shows
August 24, 2017 24 Aug'17
UK business welcomes government post-Brexit data sharing plan

Business has welcomed government proposals for data protection to enable unhindered data sharing with the EU after Brexit
August 21, 2017 21 Aug'17
GCHQ knew WannaCry hero risked arrests by travelling to the US

UK intelligence officials were reportedly aware that security researcher Marcus Hutchins risked arrest by travelling to the US to attend a series of cyber security conferences
August 19, 2017 19 Aug'17
Top UK directors lack training to deal with cyber attacks

The UK’s top firms and charities urgently need to do more to protect themselves from online threats, according to a government-backed audit
August 16, 2017 16 Aug'17
Regulation and impact of cyber attacks driving security spending

Awareness of the impact of cyber attacks on business and regulation are expected to be the top drivers of continued and increased spending on cyber security, according to research firm Gartner
August 16, 2017 16 Aug'17
GDPR drives cloud firm’s Cloudian S3 object storage deployment

Interoute deployed Cloudian Hyperstore because it believes customers want object storage to help gain compliance with the forthcoming European GDPR regulations
August 15, 2017 15 Aug'17
How companies can fend off cyber attacks

Organisations should map IT assets to business strategy and adopt a proactive cyber security programme, says Centurylink’s chief security officer Dave Mahon
August 14, 2017 14 Aug'17
Statistics show retailers need to improve data security

Data breach statistics show retailers need to address customer data security ahead of the GDPR compliance deadline, a law firm has warned
August 10, 2017 10 Aug'17
New TalkTalk fine takes total for poor data protection to £500,000

Information Commissioner’s Office fines TalkTalk for putting up to 21,000 customers’ details at risk of exposure prior to September 2014
August 10, 2017 10 Aug'17
IT pros urged to support ‘WannaCry hero’ Marcus Hutchins

Computer experts fear chilling effect on security research over US arrest of Marcus Hutchins who halted the spread of the WannaCry ransomware
August 10, 2017 10 Aug'17
ICO hits out at misinformation about GDPR

The Information Commissioner’s Office has warned against misinformation about the EU’s new data protection rules and how they will be applied
August 08, 2017 08 Aug'17
NIS Directive plans show UK is serious about tackling cyber threats

UK government plans to implement the EU’s Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive have been welcomed for assuring its commitment to cyber defence post-Brexit
August 07, 2017 07 Aug'17
UK mulls hefty fines for CNI providers with poor cyber security

The UK is considering the same hefty fines for critical national infrastructure (CNI) providers with poor cyber security as those failing to protect the personal data of UK citizens
August 07, 2017 07 Aug'17
Security industry welcomes planned UK Data Protection Bill

The cyber security industry has generally welcomed planned UK data protection legislation, but some say it is hypocritical in the light of the Investigatory Powers Act
August 07, 2017 07 Aug'17
UK calls for smart car cyber protection

A new generation of internet-connected cars will have to be better protected from cyber attackers, under tough new UK government guidance
August 06, 2017 06 Aug'17
Government to strengthen UK data protection law

New legislation will require social media platforms to delete information about children and adults when asked
August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17
Manchester to host international freedom of information event

Manchester is to host an international conference exploring the future of transparency and access to information in the UK and worldwide
August 02, 2017 02 Aug'17
US plans IoT security legislation, but UK unlikely to follow

US Republican and Democrat senators have proposed legislation seeking to address security vulnerabilities in IoT devices
August 01, 2017 01 Aug'17
Price war blamed for poor fibre broadband speeds in Australia

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has ordered a review into the problem of broadband speeds, which one ISP says is compounded by NBN’s pricing model
August 01, 2017 01 Aug'17
Businesses failing to understand GDPR compliance status

With less than a year to go before the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, many businesses are floundering, while others are embracing data-centric security to fast-track compliance
July 31, 2017 31 Jul'17
Enterprises are upping security demands on SME suppliers

More and more enterprise-level organisations are assessing cyber security during supplier contract negotiations, a survey shows
July 28, 2017 28 Jul'17
Singapore to review personal data protection rules

If given the green light, the proposed changes to the Personal Data Protection Act will require organisations to notify the authorities of data breaches
July 26, 2017 26 Jul'17
Nordic digitisation brings unwanted consequence of heightened cyber security risks

The Nordic region is becoming highly connected – which has not gone unnoticed by cyber criminals
July 26, 2017 26 Jul'17
UK police forces taking action to quash data misuse

With nearly 800 reported incidents of potential data misuse by police in less than 16 months, at least 34 police forces are taking steps to improve monitoring systems to address this problem
July 26, 2017 26 Jul'17
UK firms see employees as top risk to GDPR compliance

Most UK companies consider their staff as the biggest threat to compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, a survey has revealed
July 24, 2017 24 Jul'17
Tech disruption forces CEOs to rethink leadership

Headline figures from KPMG’s Outlook 2017 survey of 1500 CEOs shows that 40% expect technology innovation to cause major disruption
July 24, 2017 24 Jul'17
European Commission calls for free flow of data after Brexit

EC digital leader says EU must avoid “data nationalisation” after the UK leaves – but also warns EU states
July 20, 2017 20 Jul'17
Lords to probe ethics of artificial intelligence

The House of Lords Select Committee on artificial intelligence has issued a call for evidence as it looks into the ethical, social and economic impact of the technology
July 19, 2017 19 Jul'17
Newcastle council data leak shows need for security automation

Leak of child adoption information by Newcastle City Council resulted from accidental email attachment by employee
July 18, 2017 18 Jul'17
UK lags behind Europe in digital risk awareness, study shows

UK business leaders are overly optimistic and less aware of digital risks than their European counterparts, a study has revealed
July 17, 2017 17 Jul'17
Lords’ inquiry finds data flows key to post-Brexit trade and security

The free flow of data after Brexit is essential for UK trade and security, a Lords’ inquiry has found, urging the government to ensure transitional measures are in place
July 14, 2017 14 Jul'17
Australia to push ahead with decryption plans

The Australian government remains undaunted in requiring tech firms to provide access to encrypted communications in law enforcement efforts
July 13, 2017 13 Jul'17
Elizabeth Denham publishes first annual report as ICO head

The UK information commissioner has published her first annual report since taking over the post in July 2016
July 13, 2017 13 Jul'17
What Singapore can learn from Israel’s cyber security playbook

A former Unit 8200 captain from the Israel Defense Forces shares what Singapore can learn from Israel’s approach to cyber security
July 11, 2017 11 Jul'17
UK firms still relying on perimeter defences for cyber security

Despite the increasing number of data breaches and the looming GDPR compliance deadline, many companies are still relying on perimeter defences and are underinvesting in technologies to keep data safe, research has revealed
July 10, 2017 10 Jul'17
GDPR compliance not relevant, believe most UK decision makers

Most UK decision makers believe GDPR is not relevant to them, but a fifth admit they do not know, a survey reveals
July 05, 2017 05 Jul'17
ICO launches international strategy to meet Brexit and GDPR challenges

The ICO has set out a four-year international strategy on how to tackle international data protection challenges, aiming to enhance the safeguarding of UK citizens’ data
July 04, 2017 04 Jul'17
Collaboration is key to combating cyber crime

Interpol has called for speedy and effective information-sharing between law enforcement agencies, governments, businesses and cyber security companies to counter growing cyber threats
July 03, 2017 03 Jul'17
NHS trust’s data sharing deal with Google firm is illegal, finds ICO

UK data protection watchdog has found an NHS data sharing deal with Google DeepMind failed comply with data protection law
July 03, 2017 03 Jul'17
Cyber security comes down to culture, say Dutch security experts

IT security can no longer be seen as just a technical matter. People, education and management matter too, but culture is the overarching and binding element, says security executive at Dutch bank
July 03, 2017 03 Jul'17
CISOs in Australia, Singapore concerned with cloud security

Unsanctioned cloud apps continue to be major bugbear among security chiefs in the two countries, a Symantec survey has found
June 30, 2017 30 Jun'17
Liberty gets go-ahead to challenge Snoopers’ Charter

Civil rights organisation Liberty has been given the go-ahead to challenge in the High Court controversial surveillance legislation it believes breaches UK citizens’ rights
June 30, 2017 30 Jun'17
Danish shipping giant Maersk recovering from major Petya cyber attack

Company confirms attack took down its IT system across multiple sites and business units, but has now been contained
June 29, 2017 29 Jun'17
How Donald Trump has nudged French CIOs still further from US cloud storage

French CIOs are looking at alternatives to storing data with US-based suppliers
June 27, 2017 27 Jun'17
Stronger cyber resilience culture needed to combat threats

Closer collaboration between departments such as business continuity and information security could help raise staff awareness to counter the cyber threat, according to industry experts
June 27, 2017 27 Jun'17
French aeronautics and aerospace manufacturer optimises datacentres

High-tech manufacturer outsources datacentre management to support its digital transformation
June 27, 2017 27 Jun'17
Danish mobile payments users get lock-screen and Touch ID technology

Holders of Denmark’s national debit card can use their fingerprints to instigate payments
June 23, 2017 23 Jun'17
Housing developer rolls out HCM to pave way for stock market listing

Bonava, which provides affordable and sustainable housing in Northern and Eastern Europe, rolled out HR technology in record time to meet a deadline to list on the Stockholm Stock Exchange
June 22, 2017 22 Jun'17
Voice biometrics still relatively unheard

Authentication system could help reduce UK fraud by making it hard for fraudsters to glean information from contact centres
June 21, 2017 21 Jun'17
Queen’s Speech praised for certainty on data protection

The Queen’s Speech has been praised for removing any doubt about the UK’s commitment to data protection
June 21, 2017 21 Jun'17
Queen’s Speech highlights digital charter and data protection

Government confirms plans to create a digital charter to ensure the UK is “the safest place to be online”, and a new law protecting personal data
June 20, 2017 20 Jun'17
Emirates Islamic uses blockchain to reduce cheque fraud

Islamic finance firm is using a combination of blockchain technology and QR codes to minimise the use of fraudulent cheques
June 20, 2017 20 Jun'17
Nordic CIO interview: René Engman, Viking Line

Viking Line CIO tells Computer Weekly about his strategy for meeting the upcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation
June 19, 2017 19 Jun'17
Abu Dhabi uses surveillance tech to protect Grand Prix

Police use surveillance technology and monitoring software to ensure public safety when Formula One visits the UAE each year
June 19, 2017 19 Jun'17
MEPs propose ban on encryption backdoors

A European parliamentary committee has proposed a ban on backdoors that allow governments to access encrypted communications
June 19, 2017 19 Jun'17
Australia’s blockchain adoption at tipping point

Although blockchain is no silver bullet, experts say Australian organisations should embrace and invest in the technology
June 16, 2017 16 Jun'17
Australia’s decryption plan seen as untenable

Experts say efforts to get technology and social media firms to cooperate with the authorities in decrypting communications will be hard to achieve
June 15, 2017 15 Jun'17
University College London hit by ransomware attack

University restricts access to several IT systems and file shares to halt spread of malware