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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories - Page 16

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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Police say everyone in UK has been hacked – Expert says not quite

Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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UK's Police representatives have revealed virtually everyone in the country has been hacked, however, High-Tech Bridge's CEO disagrees.
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Interview: The Australian firm moving beyond cybersecurity's 'silver bullet' myth

Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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ResponSight CEO Jeff Paine reveals the firm's innovative approach to breach detection, moving away from the industry's 'silver bullet' solutions.
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Exclusive interview: Commvault on GDPR, data analytics & virtualization

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Commvault's humble culture is reflected in its accessible CEO, according to Dan Kieran, VP and MD of Australia and New Zealand.
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Top data trends for 2018: GDPR, IoT & the rise of the chief data officer

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Data convergence, data governance, CDOs, GDPR, metadata management, data monetization, predictive analytics, IoT - the top data trends of 2018.
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Preparing the enterprise for GDPR and the era of data compliance and security

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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There is a significant gap between the quantities of data being produced today that needs protection and the amount that is actually being secured.
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Businesses must 'transform or die' yet many not ready – Commvault Go 2017

Fri, 10th Nov 2017
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More than two-thirds of respondents believe their organisations are not prepared for migrating data to the cloud.
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Exclusive interview: Nlyte CMO asserts data centre future is hybrid

Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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In an exclusive interview at DCD Zettastructure, Mark Gaydos discussed the ever-evolving data centre industry and the implications for all involved.
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Commvault pushes harder into data analytics space with new portfolio - Commvault GO 2017

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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Transforming enterprise data into a strategic asset that can be used to cut costs is no longer a nice competitive advantage. It's a requirement.
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Survival kit for complying with GDPR and other regulations in APAC

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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A huge number of Asian companies now need to understand the nuts and bolts of the GDPR and quickly figure out a path to compliance.
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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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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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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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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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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.