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Regulatory compliance and standard requirements
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November 29, 2017
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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
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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
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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
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November 16, 2017
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Nov'17
Europe not ready for imminent cyber strikes, say infosec professionals
Information security leaders in Europe believe a major breach of critical infrastructure is coming and that data breaches in their own organisations are imminent – yet most are not ready
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November 16, 2017
16
Nov'17
Half of UK consumers do not trust firms with personal data
As the GDPR compliance deadline approaches, a survey reveals half of UK consumers do not believe commercial organisations care about their privacy
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November 15, 2017
15
Nov'17
GDPR impact complex, expert warns
The full impact of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is complex, warns the head of ICT at T-Systems Belgium
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November 14, 2017
14
Nov'17
GDPR is a business opportunity, says Belgian minister
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation should not be viewed only as a compliance issue, says Belgium’s minister for privacy