General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) stories
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.
Kia Connect adds driver risk scores to app for smarter insurance
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Kia Connect now offers driver risk scores via its app across 27 European countries, helping users personalise insurance rates with insurers.
Verax launches Protect to tackle AI data leak risks for firms
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Verax AI launches Verax Protect globally to help firms prevent AI-driven data leaks, enhancing security and compliance amid rising AI adoption in businesses.
Le Chat tops AI privacy rankings as Meta & Google fall behind
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Mistral AI's Le Chat ranks highest for privacy in AI models, while Meta, Google, and Microsoft lag behind in data transparency and user control, says Incogni.
Milestone & Genoa launch EU-compliant AI for smart cities
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Milestone partners with Genoa to launch Project Hafnia, using NVIDIA tech to develop EU-compliant AI solutions for smarter, safer urban management.
Reasoner unveils AI tool to reveal unspoken insights in meetings
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Reasoner launches Mind Reasoner, an AI tool offering verifiable insights into unspoken thoughts and motivations during meetings to boost decision-making.
Barracuda launches managed vulnerability security for stronger cyber resilience
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Barracuda Networks launches Managed Vulnerability Security to enhance cyber defence, offering end-to-end scanning and expert-led remediation across IT environments.
Exclusive: How Cloudera’s AI platform targets faster life-saving decisions
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Cloudera expands its hybrid data platform with AI tools to aid real-time crisis decisions, boosting disaster response and Australia's climate resilience.
Digital transformation: How to go faster-without losing control
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Digital transformation is vital for survival, but businesses must balance rapid innovation with strong governance to avoid costly risks and stay competitive.
Teradata launches on-premises AI Factory for secure private AI
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Teradata launches AI Factory, an on-premises solution integrating AI and ML tools for secure, compliant private AI in regulated sectors like healthcare and finance.
Teradata launches AI Factory for secure, cost-predictable AI
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Teradata launches AI Factory, an on-premises solution enabling secure, compliant AI development with predictable costs for sectors like healthcare and finance.
GTreasury unveils GSmart AI to streamline treasury operations
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GTreasury launches GSmart AI, an AI platform enhancing CFOs' treasury operations with secure, compliant insights and automation in volatile markets.
UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
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UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.
HPE launches Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 & NS9 X5 for high reliability
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HPE unveils Nonstop Compute NS5 X5 and NS9 X5 with up to 15% performance boost, targeting enterprises needing fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems.
Secureframe unveils Custom Integrations for complex IT compliance
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Secureframe launches Custom Integrations, enabling firms with complex IT to automate compliance by integrating data from any source into its platform.
Myriad360 & Cyera launch AI-powered data security tool for AWS
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Myriad360 and Cyera have launched the AI-powered Data Security Health Assessment to enhance data security and compliance in AWS environments.
Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence
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Sumsub enhances fraud defence by integrating Fingerprint's device intelligence, offering real-time threat detection without complicating genuine user access.
SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance
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Smart Communications launches SmartHUB, a cloud-native archiving solution enhancing data access, security, and compliance for sectors like finance and telecom.
Global survey reveals rising AI threats & costly API security gaps
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A global survey reveals rising AI-driven cyber threats and costly gaps in API security, with organisations unprepared despite growing compliance pressures.
Tanvi Mehta Krensel joins Squire Patton Boggs in Sydney role
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Tanvi Mehta Krensel has joined Squire Patton Boggs in Sydney as a partner, enhancing expertise in data privacy amid Australia’s evolving privacy laws.
UK firms face cyber risks as Windows 10 support nears end
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UK firms risk cyberattacks and costly compliance issues as Windows 10 support ends in October 2025, urging upgrades to Windows 11 with advanced security features.