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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 14

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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It's G-Day: GDPR now operational so what do the experts think?

Fri, 25th May 2018
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GDPR is now officially live and the hype is reaching manic levels with the term beating 'Beyoncé' on Google this week - here's what the experts think.
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Equinix: Is GDPR overhyped?

Fri, 25th May 2018
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As GDPR's May 25th debut causes anxiety about compliance, Equinix asserts its vital role in aiding firms navigate the new data protection landscape.
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GDPR - what MSPs need to know now

Thu, 24th May 2018
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MSPs across the globe give managed service providers their advice on how to be sure that you're providing GDPR compliance correctly.
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Calm before the GDPR storm: An exclusive interview with Commvault

Thu, 24th May 2018
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Don Foster, Commvault's senior director of solutions marketing, discusses the challenges of data management in the era of GDPR and the Internet of Things.
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GDPR: Australia is at the tip of the security iceberg. It's time to sink or swim

Thu, 24th May 2018
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As GDPR looms, Australian firms face mounting pressure to tighten data security or risk severe sanctions. Machine learning might be their lifeline.
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New global partner programme from security and compliance provider

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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Cavirin Systems has launched Cavirin Connect, a global partner programme to enhance cloud security offerings, starting with Lite Distribution in Australia.
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Achieving agility: data portability in the digital economy

Mon, 21st May 2018
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In a digital age defined by cloud and SaaS, achieving data portability is essential for business agility, security, and overcoming vendor lock-in.
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Exclusive: Five steps to a data-centric security strategy

Fri, 18th May 2018
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Digital Guardian EMEA VP and GM discusses the modern network and how IT teams can deal with data no longer being confined to four walls.
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The basics of data encryption: What you need to know

Thu, 17th May 2018
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To ensure top notch security it's necessary to understand the following best practices when deploying and utilising encryption.
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GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right

Thu, 17th May 2018
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​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.
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Why every business needs more control over its data

Tue, 8th May 2018
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There are three main drivers for organisations to think carefully about how they manage the security of the information they store, transmit and use.
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Accenture: The importance of trust in data

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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As businesses continue to use more and more data, how can they improve the accuracy and legitimacy of their data?.
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Why the GDPR is necessary and key to the tech future

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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GDPR: A necessary first step in protecting personal data and privacy in our increasingly digitized world, says Schneider Electric.
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Bring on the fines: Survey finds most companies won't be ready for GDPR

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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One month until GDPR comes into force and many companies are still not ready for the sanctions that come with up to €20m in fines or 4% of turnover.
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TUV Rheinland helps Dahua Technology's IoT devices to become GDPR-compliant

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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The agreement will help develop product privacy for products such as IP cameras, network video recorders, software platforms, and intelligent servers.
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Clyde & Co appoints Sydney-based cybersecurity partner

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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Clyde & Co expects that breach notification requirements will lead to an increase in demand for specialised advice across Australia this year.
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With the GDPR clock ticking, how ready is your organisation?

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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With only weeks to go before the European Union's new GDPR regulations come into force, many Australian organisations are still scrambling.
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The benefits and challenges of adopting a multi-cloud strategy

Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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In the Asia-Pacific region, research company IDC predicts that more than 70% of enterprises will have a multi-cloud strategy by the end of this year.
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Telstra ramps up data center and cloud security with vArmour

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Telstra has chosen vArmour's solutions to secure its applications and data, including offering it to Enterprise and Business customers.
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175 days to detect a network intruder in EMEA - just 77 in US

Sat, 7th Apr 2018
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A study has revealed the median time for an EMEA business to detect an intruder is more than double that in the US - and it's much worse in APAC.