General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 6
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.
Big data security market to be US$67.2 billion by 2030: Adroit
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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The global big data security market has a value of US$18.2 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to increase at a CAGR of 13.10% from 2021 to 2030.
Is ChatGPT's use of our personal data even legal?
Tue, 25th Jul 2023
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data privacy
As the field is always evolving, laws and regulations surrounding personal data use in AI are likely to evolve too.
Why you should work with ISO 27001-Certified tech vendors
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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data protection
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supply chain
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breach prevention
In an increasingly interconnected world, organisations that prioritise information security can leverage this to gain a competitive edge.
SurveyMonkey opens Dublin data centre
Tue, 28th May 2019
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storage
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data privacy
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enterprise storage
The investment is part of a broader focus to help enterprise customers have better control over their data residency.
New threats on the block: Formjacking, IoT, LotL attacks
Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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Cybercriminals shift focus from ransomware to formjacking and IoT exploits, with Symantec's latest report revealing tens of millions of dollars in losses.
Exclusive Q&A: Why businesses are storing useless hardware
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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In this exclusive interview, Blancco's Fredrik Forslund details just how expensive the issue of data centre waste has become.
Organisations wasting $100k a year hoarding useless IT hardware
Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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dc
A new report reveals that two in five organisations spend over USD $100,000 annually storing useless IT hardware, posing security and compliance risks.
Expert comment: Google fined US$57mil for GDPR breaches
Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Google fined EUR €50 million by France's CNIL for GDPR breaches, marking the first major enforcement under the EU's stringent data privacy law.
Gemalto building EU data centres to satiate GDPR
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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Gemalto is set to build data centres across the EU to meet the rising demand for cloud-based authentication and GDPR compliance, says SVP Lasnier.
Aus organisations need to lock down on data security
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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data protection
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encryption
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data privacy
As Aussie organisations store more sensitive data on multiple clouds, encryption is increasingly seen as a proactive strategy, yet skills shortages persist.
Google shutting down Google+ after covering up privacy bug
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Google's management was aware of the bug but chose not to share it with the public to avoid scrutiny by regulators.
US company opens Amsterdam data centre to adhere to GDPR
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
In response to the imposition of GDPR, First Advantage has opened a 'state-of-the-art' data centre in Amsterdam to ease growing customer concerns.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Gemalto on GDPR and the evolving security channel
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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data privacy
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mssp
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gemalto
Senior director of data protection services Gary Marsden talks about whether we were prepared for GDPR and how the channel going through a transition.
Diligent launches AU data centre for clients wanting data onshore
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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data privacy
The governance technology specialist says it will be equipped to better serve its government and clients with the new Canberra data centre.
Interview: Rubrik EMEA director sheds light on data storage's future
Wed, 30th May 2018
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dc
We spoke with Rubrik Western EMEA director Martin Brown about the data centre industry, cybercrime, and some of the trends the company is pursuing.
Equinix: Is GDPR overhyped?
Fri, 25th May 2018
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ddos
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data analytics
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hyperscale
As GDPR's May 25th debut causes anxiety about compliance, Equinix asserts its vital role in aiding firms navigate the new data protection landscape.
GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right
Thu, 17th May 2018
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
There's no doubt you've been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.
STUDY: How security managers protect data in public and private clouds
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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private cloud
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encryption
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cloud security
More data is being stored in the cloud, where IT departments have less control over it – and this trend is only set to continue.
98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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data protection
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casb
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data privacy
70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.
In depth: Symantec talks data privacy, Europe's GDPR & its major impact on ANZ
Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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data protection
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data privacy
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healthtech
The upcoming GDPR will have a significant impact on data protection in Europe and beyond, according to Symantec's Brian Fletcher.