Privacy Act stories
AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.
Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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malware
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data protection
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dr
Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.
Why physical security for data centres differs from other facilities
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
In an era dominated by data, the unique security needs of data centres demand specialised measures to protect invaluable assets and sensitive information.
Navigating the future of AI: Enhancing trust and transparency in business practices
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
As AI permeates all aspects of life, trust and transparency in its use become critical, necessitating new strategies for effective business practices.
Qualys unveils AI-powered API security in new WAS upgrade
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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api
Qualys unveils AI-driven API security features in Web Application Scanning, addressing complex vulnerabilities and offering a free 30-day Beta trial to businesses.
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.
AppOmni expands to Sydney with new data centre amid rising APAC demand
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
SaaS security firm, AppOmni, addresses growing APAC demand for advanced security measures with a new Sydney data centre, hosted by Google Cloud Platform aiming to meet Australia's data sovereignty regulations.
Data is not gold – it's uranium so handle with care
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Data is no longer business gold – it's uranium. Powerful and valuable but risky to hold and toxic if it escapes.
Government under pressure to align with EU's data harvesting standards for businesses
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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data protection
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data privacy
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opinion
New Zealand is under pressure to yield to new European Union demands over how companies harvest people's data.
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards tipped for top role as UK Information Commissioner
Fri, 27th Aug 2021
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breach prevention
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healthtech
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data breach
Privacy Commissioner John Edwards named preferred candidate for UK Information Commissioner, pending UK Parliament's decision.