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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 2

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.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection to boost mobile app security
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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data privacy
Appdome unveils enhanced Geo-Fraud Detection features, including Geo-Location Fencing, to boost mobile app security and compliance against location spoofing and VPN threats.
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Appdome boosts fraud detection with new geo-compliance features
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Appdome enhances its Geo-Fraud Detection with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo DeSync Attack Detection, aiding developers in meeting compliance and thwarting location-based fraud.
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Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview for enhanced data integration
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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mdm
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
Semarchy partners with Microsoft Purview to enhance data integration, governance, and accessibility, aiming to turn fragmented data into strategic assets for businesses.
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DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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llms
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microsoft
DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
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NormCyber launches Data Protection Risk Assessment service
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
NormCyber unveils a new Data Protection Risk Assessment service to help organisations uncover and fix data privacy gaps, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
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Google reverses decision on third-party cookies in Chrome
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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google
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acxiom
Google’s decision to retain third-party cookies on Chrome has sparked a mix of industry reactions, highlighting ongoing privacy and effectiveness concerns.
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Campaign management software market to reach $10.2B by 2034
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.
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Raiffeisen Bank partners with Fivetran for data transformation
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Raiffeisen Bank has partnered with Fivetran to transform its data infrastructure, enhancing real-time marketing across 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
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UK councils report over 5,000 data breaches in 2023
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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data protection
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mfa
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risk & compliance
An FoI request by Apricorn unveiled over 5,000 data breaches across UK local councils in 2023, raising serious concerns about data protection compliance.
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Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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google
Google's phasing out of third-party cookies is reshaping digital marketing. Blackpearl Group's new AI tool, Pearl Diver, offers a cookie-less solution, earning USD $4.9 million ARR in 13 months.
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Myths and misconceptions about cloud ERP debunked
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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crm
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it training
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encryption
Unmask the myths of cloud ERP: not just a costly, unreliable, or complex system, but a scalable, secure solution boosting efficiency and growth for all businesses.
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99% of UK businesses fined for data breaches, study finds
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Over 99% of UK businesses were fined for data breaches in the past year, with the average fine hitting GBP £257,982, reveals ISMS.online research.
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WatchGuard launches AI-driven ThreatSync+ NDR & compliance tools
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
WatchGuard Technologies unveils ThreatSync+ NDR and WatchGuard Compliance Reporting, leveraging AI to simplify cybersecurity for smaller IT teams and enhance compliance.
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How the midmarket can maximise the success of their AI efforts
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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ai
Midmarket firms can maximise AI success by adopting strategic approaches, mitigating risks, and leveraging expert partnerships to ensure effective and secure implementation.
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Experts warn of escalating threats across European sports and travel sectors
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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mfa
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phishing
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physical security
Cyber-attacks on European sports websites surge by 59% in January and 66% in March, with threats extending to travel, airlines, entertainment, and betting sectors.
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Managing digital risks: essential practices for modern businesses
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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it training
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
As organisations increasingly depend on digital technologies, Digital Risk Management has become crucial, according to a new report.
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Absolute Security earns top marks in G2's Spring Grid Reports
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Absolute Security triumphs in G2's Spring Grid Reports for Zero Trust Networking and Endpoint Security, securing top spots for the fourth year running.
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Hetzner unveils new cloud server plans from EUR €3.79 per month
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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vpns
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api
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data privacy
Hetzner has unveiled four new shared vCPU cloud server plans, starting at EUR €3.79 per month, featuring Intel processors to cater to a variety of applications.
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Is your cloud network really ready for Generative AI?
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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public cloud
Businesses must assess cloud network readiness and connectivity requirements before deploying Generative AI, or face major security and operational risks.
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Rise of Cybersecurity as a Service in the digital age
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
As cyber threats grow more complex, organisations turn to Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) for scalable, expert-led protection, leveraging cloud-based solutions to fortify defences and ensure compliance.