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Regulatory compliance and standard requirements
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December 01, 2017
01
Dec'17
Proposed snoopers’ charter changes inadequate, say rights groups
The government has proposed additional safeguards around the power granted to police by the Investigatory Powers Act, but the Open Rights Group and Liberty say they do not go far enough
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November 30, 2017
30
Nov'17
Fintechs must curb privacy invasion, says Privacy International
Privacy International is calling for legislation and regulation to ensure financial technology firms respect consumers’ rights to privacy, equality and non-discrimination
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November 30, 2017
30
Nov'17
Google faces £2.7bn claim on behalf of 5.4 million iPhone users
Technology giant is accused of harvesting and selling data from millions of iPhone users from 2011 to 2012 who could each receive compensation of several hundred pounds
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November 29, 2017
29
Nov'17
TechUK calls for swift action to safeguard data exchange after Brexit
TechUK and UK Finance raise fear of “cliff edge” if legal basis for data transfers between the EEA and the UK lapses overnight in March 2019
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November 29, 2017
29
Nov'17
GDPR likely to affect internal processes heavily, warns lawyer
Businesses should not overlook the fact that the EU’s new data protection laws may require fundamental changes to internal business processes, warns a data protection lawyer
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November 29, 2017
29
Nov'17
Consumer identity management a growing trend
Consumer identity and access management is a growing trend, but system choice is still challenging, according to KuppingerCole
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November 28, 2017
28
Nov'17
Data breach an opportunity to build trust
In the light of the high number of data breaches, organisations should embrace the inevitable and ensure they can build better trust if they are breached, an information security professional advises
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November 28, 2017
28
Nov'17
Businesses need to balance user experience, privacy and security
Balancing user experience, privacy and security for the connected consumer is a key challenge for online businesses, according to KuppingerCole
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November 22, 2017
22
Nov'17
GDPR could ramp up cyber extortion demands, warns researcher
The ransom demanded for stolen or encrypted data is likely to rise after the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline in May 2018, according to a cyber security researcher
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November 22, 2017
22
Nov'17
Government urged to improve redress for mass data breaches
Open letter calls for UK government to make it easier for consumers to get compensation for mass data breaches by implementing an effective system for collective redress
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November 22, 2017
22
Nov'17
Uber recognises need for consumer trust after breach cover up
New Uber leadership has recognised the importance of consumer trust and that they never should have attempted to cover up a 2016 data breach that affected millions of customers and drivers
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November 20, 2017
20
Nov'17
Use GDPR to future-proof business models
Businesses should look beyond compliance with new data regulations to ensure that their business processes and models are in line with future requirements, advises a privacy innovation expert
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November 17, 2017
17
Nov'17
Business crucial to cyber crime fight, say UK cyber cops
Business has a crucial role in fighting cyber crime in terms of intelligence sharing and pursuing cyber criminals, according to the country’s top cyber cops
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November 17, 2017
17
Nov'17
ICO funds first four privacy tool development projects
The UK’s privacy watchdog has begun funding innovative research into data privacy tools for children and the medical and financial sectors
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November 16, 2017
16
Nov'17
ICO pushes for jail terms for personal data snoops
Information Commissioner’s Office says it backs prison sentences for anyone abusing their position to access personal data unlawfully