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Regulatory compliance and standard requirements
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July 12, 2016
12
Jul'16
Gulf-based Rotana Hotels centralises IT security
Hotel group implements centralised security management to proactively protect endpoints and achieve accurate security information
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July 08, 2016
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Jul'16
EU-US Privacy Shield wins EU backing to proceed
The US data-transfer agreement wins the backing of the European Union, paving the way for it to come into force
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July 05, 2016
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Jul'16
More than 2,000 police data breaches in 4.5 years, report reveals
Big Brother Watch calls for new policies to ensure police forces keep personal data safe after FOI requests show an average of 10 data breaches a week
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July 01, 2016
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Jul'16
First fatality for self-drive cars as Tesla driver killed in crash
US authorities have launched an investigation after the driver of a Tesla Model S was killed in what is believed to be the first fatality involving an self-drive vehicle
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June 28, 2016
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Jun'16
Facebook data case raises US national security issues
Dublin court case on the legality of Facebook’s data transfers to the US raises issues that affect US national security, claims US Department of Justice
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June 28, 2016
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Jun'16
Lauri Love suicide risk if extradited to US over hacking allegations
Westminster Magistrates’ Court hears evidence from medical experts that alleged hacker Lauri Love is at risk of suicide if extradited to the US
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June 28, 2016
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Jun'16
Outgoing information commissioner claims good year for ICO
The ICO is to discuss with government the implications of the Brexit vote and its effect on data protection reform in the UK, says outgoing information commissioner Christopher Graham
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June 28, 2016
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Jun'16
Brexit: Information security professionals not too concerned
Brexit will present some cyber security challenges – but it will be largely business as usual, say information security professionals
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June 24, 2016
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Jun'16
UK IT community rocked but keeping calm in face of Brexit
The UK IT sector reacts with alarm, tempered by a calm pragmatism, to the British Referendum verdict to leave the European Union. Reporting by the Computer Weekly team
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June 22, 2016
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Jun'16
New cyber security law in the offing for Singapore
Singapore government will table new Cyber Security Bill in 2017 to strengthen its online defences
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June 22, 2016
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Jun'16
Act now to save the open internet, says Internet Governance Commission
The future of the internet is at risk from multiple scenarios, and quick action is needed to protect it, says the Internet Governance Commission
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June 22, 2016
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Jun'16
CESG issues challenge to information security professionals
CESG technical director Jonathan Lawrence tells The Cyber Security Summit that information security professionals need to deliver security controls that help business users achieve their goals securely
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June 21, 2016
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Jun'16
US takes on the critics of Prism in Irish court
The US says social media companies have to do mass surveillance in Europe, while the European Union says they can’t. The Irish court is to decide competing claims
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June 21, 2016
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Jun'16
EU workers trust EU countries most with cloud data
Survey reveals European workers trust EU countries much more than the US with their work data in the cloud
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June 20, 2016
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Jun'16
Lower average cost of Australian data breaches is not a sign of comfort
The average cost of a data breach to Australian organisations dropped in 2015, according to research
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June 20, 2016
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Jun'16
Brexit will make UK more vulnerable to cyber attack, say security pros
A third of security professionals are concerned that a Brexit vote will hamper cyber threat intelligence sharing with EU states
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June 14, 2016
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Jun'16
Shadow data and the risks posed by cloud storage and apps
Cloud storage and apps can open up an organisation to risks of data leakage. Computer Weekly looks at key areas of vulnerability and what you can do to prevent your data going viral
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June 12, 2016
12
Jun'16
Philippines government data breach is a warning to Asean region
Security is a rising concern in the Asean region, with fears fuelled by incidents such as the recent hacking incident in Manila
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June 10, 2016
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Jun'16
IoT security: Lack of expertise will hurt, says Bruce Schneier
Government action at national and international levels is essential for addressing IoT security issues, but the relevant expertise is lacking, according to security expert Bruce Schneier
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June 08, 2016
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Jun'16
William Hague MP defends Investigatory Powers Bill
The idea of a 'Snoopers Charter' is ridiculous in the light of current and planned checks and balances around access to communications data, says William Hague
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June 06, 2016
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Jun'16
How emails sent to and from Parliament are monitored
Government officials deny that emails sent by MPs are open to surveillance by GCHQ and NSA - we examine the evidence
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June 02, 2016
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Jun'16
More safeguards needed to protect MPs communications, claims parliamentary body
Joint Committee on Human Rights argues Investigatory Powers Bill protections are ‘inadequate’
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June 01, 2016
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Jun'16
MPs’ private emails are routinely accessed by GCHQ
Computer Weekly investigation reveals the extent of interception of MPs’ and peers’ email communications and data
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May 26, 2016
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May'16
Avoiding a security nightmare at South Australia’s Catholic schools
Taking on the challenge of securing student and organisational data while ensuring easy access to resources
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May 25, 2016
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May'16
EC sets out proposals for online platform regulation
The European Commission has outlined a number of proposals to better regulate the operation of online platforms in the Digital Single Market
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May 25, 2016
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May'16
IoT increases cyber and legal risk, say experts
Organisations embracing the internet of things must be aware of the information security and legal liability risks, experts warn
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May 25, 2016
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May'16
Theresa May agrees to review proposed bulk data collection powers
Labour welcomes the government’s commitment to review bulk data collection powers in the draft Investigatory Powers Bill, but says more change is needed to win the party’s backing
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May 20, 2016
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May'16
No trade-off between security and privacy, says Claude Moraes MEP
Any legislation on encryption should be preceded by an in depth and careful reflection process, says EU Civil Liberties Committee chair Claude Moraes
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May 20, 2016
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May'16
NHS data security standards to be designed around technology, people and processes
The Care Quality Commission’s delayed review of NHS data security standards will encourage NHS organisations to have senior information risk owners and Caldicott Guardians at board level
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May 20, 2016
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May'16
Google seeks to limit French right to be forgotten ruling
Google is to appeal to the top French court to quash a fine and ruling by French privacy watchdog CNIL that requires Google to apply the right to be forgotten to all its websites
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May 13, 2016
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May'16
Public cloud uptake rises, but Europe still lags behind the US
Okta research finds the most popular cloud applications in all regions are mail, sales and marketing, social media and document storage
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May 13, 2016
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May'16
10 key facts businesses need to note about the GDPR
With less than two years before the new EU data protection rules come into force, there are key areas businesses need to focus on to ensure they will be compliant
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May 12, 2016
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May'16
ICO probes Google DeepMind patient data-sharing deal with NHS Hospital Trust
Data protection watchdog the information commissioner's office (ICO) investigates the NHS data-sharing deal with Google DeepMind, after a complaint from the public
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May 10, 2016
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May'16
UK court rejects demands for Lauri Love to hand over encryption keys
Court rules against an attempt by the National Crime Agency to force activist Lauri Love to disclose encryption keys by bypassing the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
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May 09, 2016
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May'16
Australian health sector an easy target for cyber criminals, says IBM
A push to encourage greater adoption of electronic health records has raised the spectre of online record theft
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May 09, 2016
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May'16
Two-thirds of UK businesses hit by cyber security breaches, but directors remain unaware
Two-thirds of large UK businesses are hit by cyber security attacks, but directors aren’t told about them, according to a government sponsored report
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May 04, 2016
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May'16
D-Day for GDPR is 25 May 2018
The European Parliament’s official publication of the General Data Protection Regulation means it will become enforceable on 25 May 2018
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April 29, 2016
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Apr'16
Cyber security in Belgium will gain prominence after terror attacks
Belgium’s physical security has been branded inadequate, so how does the country’s cyber security measure up?
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April 29, 2016
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Apr'16
International IT trade group urges firms to prepare for GDPR
Companies that fail to start planning to deal with the EU’s data protection requirements are in for a real shock, warns the International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers
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April 28, 2016
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Apr'16
Government approves Elizabeth Denham as next information commissioner
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee approves Elizabeth Denham as the UK’s next information commissioner
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April 28, 2016
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Apr'16
Government accepts data ethics council proposal
The government accepts the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s recommendation that a data science ethics council is established at the Alan Turing Institute
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April 25, 2016
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Apr'16
Middle East CIOs face numerous data challenges as the regional market matures
Enterprise IT experts reveal to Computer Weekly the issues local technology leaders face when trying to use, back up and protect their valuable data
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April 25, 2016
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Apr'16
Australia pledges A$230m to prevent a ‘lawless’ cyber domain
Australia's latest cyber security strategy will see the appointment of a cyber ambassador, charged with liaising with other nations
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April 22, 2016
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Apr'16
UK information commissioner weighs in on Privacy Shield
It would be “very sensible” if both the EU and the US answered the questions European data protection authorities are asking about the Privacy Shield pact, according to the UK information commissioner
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April 21, 2016
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Apr'16
GCHQ told analysts to assume surveillance 'bulk data' is legal
Documents obtained by charity Privacy International reveal insights into GCHQ’s collection of sensitive bulk data, as lawyers question the impact of surveillance on legal privilege, fair trials and protection of whistleblowers
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April 21, 2016
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Apr'16
Business needs to take GDPR seriously, says UK privacy chief
The GDPR is about enabling organisations to realise the benefits of the digital era, but it is serious about enforcement for those that do not play within the rules, says UK information commissioner
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April 20, 2016
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Apr'16
European Commission ready to splash €50bn on transformational digitisation plan
A cloud initiative for scientists and technologists among the developments as digital single market moves intensify
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April 20, 2016
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Apr'16
GDPR will require 28,000 DPOs in Europe and US, study shows
The staffing impact of the GDPR will be huge, with 28,000 data protection officers (DPOs) in Europe and the US alone, says the International Association of Privacy Professionals
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April 19, 2016
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Apr'16
Three-quarters of Brits unaware of IP Bill, one-third don’t care
Millions of UK citizens remain in the dark about the reach and scope of the Investigatory Powers Bill, or the so-called Snoopers’ Charter, says Broadband Genie
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April 19, 2016
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Apr'16
Research identifies organised cyber threat to Australia
Researchers have identified the profiles of cyber criminals and identified the one that is the biggest threat to Australian organisations
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April 15, 2016
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Apr'16
Microsoft steps up campaign against government surveillance
Microsoft is the latest technology firm to push back against the secrecy of US government data access requests, which it claims are rapidly increasing in number
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April 14, 2016
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Apr'16
Data protection law sails through European Parliament
The European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation has successfully passed through the European Parliament
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April 14, 2016
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Apr'16
Mixed response to call for more work on Privacy Shield
The Article 29 Working Group’s call for revisions of the Privacy Shield for trans-Atlantic data transfers is welcomed by those keen for a stronger framework and criticised by those keen to avoid delay
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April 14, 2016
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Apr'16
Government surveillance under fire across Europe
UK and US government surveillance programmes are facing criticism from the courts, MPs and data protection regulators
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April 13, 2016
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Apr'16
UK would need its own Privacy Shield deal with EU if it votes for Brexit
If the UK voted to leave the EU, it could face a difficult negotiation to conform to new data protection regulations, say experts
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April 13, 2016
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Apr'16
World’s biggest companies lack maturity in security, says IBM Security
Many big organisations are still grappling with the challenge of establishing a more cohesive and collective security strategy, says IBM Security
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April 12, 2016
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Apr'16
European Court of Justice ruling on Snoopers' Charter delayed until July 2016
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) will not rule on the legality of the so-called Snoopers’ Charter legislation until after the UK’s June 2016 EU referendum
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April 12, 2016
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Apr'16
European Parliament set to approve EU data protection law
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is ready for its final rubber stamp this week, with EU countries expected to pass it into law in two years
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April 11, 2016
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Apr'16
Activist Lauri Love faces order to disclose encryption keys
The UK’s National Crime Agency takes an unusual legal step to force a former university student accused of hacking to disclose encryption keys
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April 06, 2016
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Apr'16
Panama Papers revealed by graph database visualisation software
The 11.5 million files leaked from Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca are being interrogated by journalists using a combination of Neo4j’s graph database and data visualisation software Linkurious
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April 05, 2016
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Apr'16
'Citizens will be stripped naked' by Turkey’s data law
Turkey's data protection law, introduced in March 2016, will make Turkey a near total surveillance state, yet the EU, apparently more concerned about securing Turkey's help in controlling immigration, is turning a blind eye
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April 04, 2016
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Apr'16
EU cyber security agency urges action to avoid crisis
EU countries lack a harmonised framework to respond to the challenges of a large-scale cyber incident, according to a report by security agency Enisa
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April 04, 2016
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Apr'16
Enterprise IT conference comes to the Nordics
IP Expo is holding an event focused on the Nordic region for the first time as countries such as Sweden and Finland become leaders in enterprise IT
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April 04, 2016
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Apr'16
Dropbox gears up for new EU data protection rules
Certification on ISO27018 and planned European-based infrastructure put cloud file storage provider in good position for new EU rules
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April 04, 2016
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Apr'16
EY invests heavily in Singapore IT expertise
New centres of excellence will offer business transformation strategy, cyber security, analytics and manufacturing capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region
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March 31, 2016
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Mar'16
European Union GDPR data rules prompt cyber security review
Isolated legacy security systems are a big cyber security risk – but the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) could change that, says Palo Alto Networks
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March 30, 2016
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Mar'16
Hackers to probe engine control units amid emissions scandal
ICCT hires computer whizz-kids to find out who else besides Volkswagen uses ‘defeat devices’ in cars
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March 29, 2016
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Mar'16
Apple vows to raise security as FBI breaks into iPhone
Apple says it will help law enforcement with investigations, but will increase the security of its products after the FBI broke into an iPhone
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March 24, 2016
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Mar'16
Tech firms urge further improvements to snoopers’ charter
Major US tech firms have told the UK’s Investigatory Powers Public Bill Committee that their main concerns have yet to be addressed, and have urged further amendments
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March 24, 2016
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Mar'16
Brussels attacks prompt renewed EU focus on airline passenger data
The controversial plans to collect passenger name records for airline travellers in the EU are under focus after the terrorist atrocities in Brussels
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March 23, 2016
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Mar'16
Canadian Elizabeth Denham set for the UK's next information commissioner
Canadian privacy commissioner Elizabeth Denham is to become the UK's next information commissioner as government pushes ahead with the snoopers' charter
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March 21, 2016
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Mar'16
Australian government defence report recognises cyber threat
The cyber threat to Australia is outlined in the recent government defence white paper, but experts are unimpressed
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March 21, 2016
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Mar'16
The cyber threat to eastern European enterprises
Organisations in eastern Europe are targets for cyber criminals and although they are aware of it, they often fail to protect themselves against it
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March 21, 2016
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Mar'16
Britain to pay billions for monster internet surveillance network
New questions raised about Britain’s snoopers’ charter after Denmark abandons its own UK-style surveillance programme for a second time
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March 18, 2016
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Mar'16
Eurocrats clash over EU-US Privacy Shield data protection deal
There remains significant disagreement in Brussels over the EU-US Privacy Shield arrangement intended to replace Safe Harbour
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March 15, 2016
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Mar'16
Internet of things needs more innovative business models
At a government event on IoT policy, speakers call for more innovative business models and joined up thinking to enable the IoT to live up to its potential
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March 15, 2016
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Mar'16
Sophos raises five concerns about snoopers’ charter
As the draft Investigatory Powers Bill takes another step to becoming law, Sophos raises five key concerns that remain even after its revision
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March 15, 2016
15
Mar'16
Cyber security study reveals lack of boardroom governance across UK industries
While 81% of UK boards have increased cyber security scrutiny after the TalkTalk breach, only 53% have data breach management plans in place, a survey has revealed
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March 15, 2016
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Mar'16
IT decision makers admit they need to do more to protect data
More than a quarter of IT decision makers at UK organisations admit they need to do more to protect data, a survey reveals
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March 14, 2016
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Mar'16
New UK law will criminalise failure to hack on demand
MPs have been given only two weeks to read 1,200 pages of documents which disclose new powers to require technology companies to install secret surveillance capabilities in software, computer equipment or networks
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March 14, 2016
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Mar'16
Impact of Investigatory Powers Bill is unclear, say most Britons
Open-Xchange privacy survey shows many Britons are unsure and concerned by controversial bill on the eve of of it moving a step closer to becoming law
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March 11, 2016
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Mar'16
Falling oil prices and disjointed data protection threaten Middle East datacentres
A fixation on datacentre ownership and mistrust of third-party services could impede enterprise IT in the Middle East
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March 11, 2016
11
Mar'16
Europe’s CIOs examine impact of new data protection regulation
Belgian IT leader group Beltug is joining other organisations across Europe in preparing for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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March 04, 2016
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Mar'16
Legal spears fly at Privacy Shield
Police Scotland is investigating the implications of the end of Safe Harbour. Service providers must comply with UK law, regardless of where they are based
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March 03, 2016
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Mar'16
Businesses covering up cyber attacks, says IoD
The Institute of Directors warns that businesses are actively covering up when they have been the victim of a cyber attack
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March 02, 2016
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Mar'16
RSAC16: RSA’s Amit Yoran comes out in support of strong encryption
A policy of weakened encryption would harm US economic interests and undermine those trying to defend digital environments, according to RSA president Amit Yoran
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March 02, 2016
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Mar'16
RSAC16: Microsoft’s chief legal officer Brad Smith champions encryption
Information security requires a comprehensive approach including strong encryption, says Microsoft chief legal officer Brad Smith
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March 01, 2016
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Mar'16
RSAC16: US works on data access agreement with UK
The US is negotiating with the UK to establish a new framework that will permit UK authorities to access electronic communications directly from US companies
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March 01, 2016
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Mar'16
Cyber security professionals in Singapore could get 20% pay rise
E-commerce and cyber security professionals in Singapore could gain 10 to 20% pay rises if they move companies, due to increased demand of niche IT skills
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February 29, 2016
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Feb'16
Government consults on data sharing
Consultation includes proposals to allow data to be used for research purposes and making unlawful disclosure a criminal offence
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February 26, 2016
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Feb'16
Majority of Britons support government surveillance for national security
A survey reveals that a majority of UK citizens support government surveillance for national security as Apple attempts to rally public support in its row with the FBI over encryption
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February 24, 2016
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Feb'16
Safeguarding firm uKnowKids comes under fire for handling of child data breach
Child social media monitoring service uKnowKids has run into criticism for its response to a report of a vulnerability in one of its databases
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February 19, 2016
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Feb'16
Tech firms rally around Apple over encryption row with FBI
Apple CEO Tim Cook is getting support from technology and information security firms in his refusal to help the FBI to hack into an iPhone used by San Bernardino gunman Syed Rizwan Farook
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February 19, 2016
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Feb'16
Australian C-suite executives fail to take security seriously
Australia’s executives need to get their heads out of the sand when it comes to cyber security and realise they are part of the solution
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February 17, 2016
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Feb'16
Judge orders Apple to unlock San Bernardino gunman’s iPhone
A US judge has ordered Apple to help the FBI bypass the auto-erase function on the San Bernardino gunman's iPhone to find the passcode and access data, but the company says it will contest the order
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February 16, 2016
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Feb'16
EU managers need to up cyber security collaboration, study finds
There is still much work to be done in the area of collaboration and sharing responsibility when it comes to preventing data breaches, a study has found
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February 16, 2016
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Feb'16
UK government invites comment on porn site age check plans
Public consultation launched on how best to enforce age restrictions on pornographic web content
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February 15, 2016
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Feb'16
Spy bill review fails to address all issues, says cyber expert
UK parliament’s Joint Committee review fails to address issues of collateral damage and business protection by spy agencies, says cyber security expert
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February 12, 2016
12
Feb'16
Amnesty International joins calls for UK spy law changes
Amnesty International urges the UK government to re-draft its Investigatory Powers Bill to restore public confidence through proper judicial oversight
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February 12, 2016
12
Feb'16
US IT professionals overconfident in cyber attack detection, study finds
Most US IT professionals are confident in key security controls to detect cyber attacks – but unsure how long it would take automated tools to discover a breach