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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 20

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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How to adapt to a shifting data protection paradigm

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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As the GDPR takes effect in May 2018, Australian companies face severe penalties for non-compliance, risking up to 4% of global turnover.
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RSA boosts solution portfolio as GDPR regulations approach

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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RSA extends its governance, risk and compliance solution to help businesses comply with security legislation such as GDPR.
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Industry experts weigh in on getting ready for GDPR

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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A recent worrying survey found that only 3 in every 10 UK businesses have started preparing for the GDPR - seven experts have provided their insights.
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Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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​Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.
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DataCentres Ireland: Free to attend with more than 1,000 industry experts

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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​The largest and longest-running national event of its kind is fast approaching to explain why leading multinationals choose Ireland.
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98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.
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New T-Switch helps businesses mitigate risk from AI

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Businesses are increasingly deploying AI to gain better insights into customer needs and provide more personalised service, sales, and marketing.
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Confusion around GDPR with 37% unsure if they need to comply

Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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​A large portion of businesses have no idea what they need to do in the wake of the fast-approaching General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Many AU companies need 14+ months to be GDPR compliant, deadline is May 2018

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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Organisations that are not yet GDPR compliant estimate it will take an average of seven months. AU businesses say they need double the time.
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Trend Micro says C-level executives are not prepared for GDPR

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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The company refers to a survey they conducted that shows some organisations need to be better prepared for when the scheme is implemented.
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ISACA warns GDPR compliance clock is counting down fast

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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ISACA has warned organisations to accelerate GDPR compliance efforts, with only nine months left before the regulation becomes enforceable.
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Global cybersecurity spending to reach USD$93b in 2018 – GDPR a main driver

Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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Gartner’s latest findings reveal a burgeoning cybersecurity market that is in line with growing awareness and the imminent GDPR.
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MapR and Talend collaborate to deliver new data lake solution

Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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The trio have announced a new governed GDPR data lake solution to address requirements of the EU's upcoming GDPR legislation.
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Six common compliance challenges ANZ businesses face today

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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Hitachi Data System releases report on data retention obligations and rising requirements for data capture, storage and management in the Asia Pacific region.
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Majority of organisations that think they’re GDPR compliant actually aren’t

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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A global study from Veritas has made some disconcerting findings, revealing only 2% of supposedly ‘GDPR-ready’ organisations are in fact compliant.
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In depth: Symantec talks data privacy, Europe's GDPR & its major impact on ANZ

Mon, 17th Jul 2017
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The upcoming GDPR will have a significant impact on data protection in Europe and beyond, according to Symantec's Brian Fletcher.
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The 5 essential pillars of big data GDPR compliance

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Almost exactly one year from today, on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in the European Union.
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$1.8 MILLION: Average Investment by AU organisations to surge on EU data compliance

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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A global survey from Veritas has made some startling findings in AU that look likely to translate as opportunities for the channel.
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Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.